Chair of Admissions Committee, Physician Assistant Program

Chair of Admissions Committee, Physician Assistant Program POSITION SUMMARY

The Principal Faculty member is a full‑time faculty instructor in the Physician Assistant (PA) Program, responsible for course instruction and coordination in the didactic and/or clinical phase. The role includes curriculum development, program assessment, continuous quality improvement, student advising, and other activities that foster student and programmatic success.

In addition to faculty responsibilities, the Chair oversees all admissions processes, ensuring alignment with ARCPA accreditation standards, guiding applicant review, interview scheduling, selection decisions, data tracking, recruitment events, and new student orientation. The Chair works in synergy with counterparts at other South University PA programs to promote consistency and excellence in admissions practices across campuses.

This position offers a $10,000 signing bonus.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA/HSA
• Tuition Assistant Program
• Long/Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Match
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Includes domestic partner coverage

• Serves as the Chair of the Program’s Admissions Committee, scheduling and leading all Committee meetings, to be held at least quarterly.
• Oversees all academic aspects of the admissions processes, including submission of proposals for admissions policy or requirements changes, management of the annual admissions cycle, and serving as the program’s subject matter expert on admissions.
• Conducts ongoing analysis of program’s admissions processes and prepares an annual admissions report as part of the program’s ongoing self‑assessment and quality improvement efforts.
• Coordinates the Student Ambassador Program and serves as the faculty advisor.
• Provides teaching and instruction in the PA program including:
  • Coordination and instruction of courses as assigned based on program needs.
  • Teaching in areas of clinical and/or professional expertise.
  • Serving as a small group facilitator and student faculty advisor.
• Assists with curriculum development, which includes the design and implementation of the curriculum.
• Assists with ongoing curriculum evaluation and improvement.
• Contributes to curriculum development, including the design and implementation of courses within the program.
• Participates in ongoing curriculum evaluation and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Evaluates student performance during objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), lab practicals, clinical reasoning sessions, problem‑solving activities, and technical skills training and assessment during the didactic and clinical phases.
• Reviews and evaluates student performance on submitted assignments, projects, and presentations ensuring use of quality evidence‑based resources and citations.
• Develops course examinations for and maps exam questions to ARC‑PA Accreditation Standards and the NCCPA Content Blueprint to ensure alignment with program learning outcomes.
• Provides input to support accreditation efforts, program self‑assessment, and periodic review of the program’s mission and goals.
• Engages in service, community and campus outreach, Program Advisor Committee (PAC) meetings, and scholarly activities appropriate to the role of a full‑time Principal Faculty member.
• Participates annually in faculty development opportunities focused on teaching effectiveness and staying current in medical knowledge.
• Assists with clinical site development, monitoring, and relationship management as needed to support the clinical phase of the program.
• Provides remedial instruction to support student academic success and progression through the program.
• Assists with other responsibilities as determined by the Directors of Didactic/Clinical Education, the Program Director, or campus leadership.
• Performs duties as assigned and outlined in the faculty job description and in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.

• Terminal degree in healthcare disciplines such as physician assistant, pharmacy, medical doctor, or public health. Minimum of a Master’s degree is required.
• Eligibi…