UNIV - Faculty - College of Health Professions, Department of Clinical Sciences, Divi

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Clinical Sciences invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenured open-rank faculty to serve as Principal faculty for the hybrid synchronous and asynchronous format of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) program. This 7-semester PAS program is a blend of online and on-campus activities that provide a similar curriculum to the residential program.

This hybrid position allows the faculty member to live remotely from campus; however, PAS faculty members must be able to travel and stay in Charleston for designated periods for teaching and required program events. The program seeks to fill an open-rank hybrid faculty positions with various expertise covering the depth and breadth of the PAS curriculum. Principal faculty in the Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) Program are expected to teach an agreed-upon teaching load in meeting the needs of the Division.

The primary objective of this role is to enhance the Program by offering knowledgeable and experienced oversight for the planning, implementation, and development of the instructional curriculum. The faculty member will deliver consistent and competent instructional support to the Program, faculty, and students, working diligently to ensure compliance with all ARC-PA standards while delivering top-tier educational experiences for our students.

Regular consultation with the Program Director and other colleagues will be essential to supporting the Program’s goals.

This position reports directly to the PAS‑Hybrid Division Director with contributions from the Chair and Dean.

• Serve as Principal Faculty reporting to the Division Director.
• Instruct courses in the PAS program aligned with clinical and/or professional expertise to meet the needs of the program.
• Monitor, evaluate and remediate student academic performance.
• Oversee and assess individual course evaluations.
• Act as an academic advisor for students.
• Participate in scholarly activities relevant to the role of PA faculty.
• Participate in service activities relevant to the role of PA faculty.
• Actively engage in local, regional, and national PA professional organizations.
• Provide valuable input for ongoing program assessment and improvements.
• Engage in the recruitment, advising, and retention of students.
• Participate in the admissions process, including application reviews, candidate interviews, and selection meetings.
• Contribute to the accreditation process as delegated by the Division Director.
• Continuously assess and propose changes to programmatic policies and objectives, including mission statements, program goals, and learning outcomes.
• Maintain all relevant professional certifications.
• Attend online college-wide meetings.
• Participate in White Coat ceremonies, graduation events, and other related activities.
• Foster a collegial environment for faculty, staff, students, community, and stakeholders.
• Fulfill additional duties assigned by the Division Director or Dean of the College of Health Professions.
• Communicate and advance the strategic objectives and initiatives of the University, School, and Department, including promoting Diversity and Inclusion while creating an environment that enables all members of the university community to thrive.

• Developing, reviewing, and, as necessary, revising the program’s mission statement, goals, and competencies.
• Selecting applicants for admission to the PAS program.
• Providing instruction to students.
• Assessing student performance.
• Advising students academically.
• Ensuring access to remedial instruction.
• Designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the curriculum.
• Evaluating the overall effectiveness of the program.

• A minimum of two years of previous teaching experience.
• A minimum of three years of clinical practice experience as a Physician Assistant.
• Current certification from the National Commission on Certification of PAs (NCCPA).
• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or a related field, doctorate preferred.

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The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes.

(Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with…