Physician Assistant Program-Principal Faculty

Physician Assistant Program-Principal Faculty

Department: SOMC Physician Assistant Program

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: $100,000 - $106,000

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

• The Principal Faculty member is responsible for providing high-quality didactic instruction, participating in curriculum development and assessment, advising and mentoring students, and supporting continuous program improvement in accordance with the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) Standards.
• In accordance with ARC-PA Standards, Principal Faculty are responsible for contributing to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the PA curriculum and program.
• Responsibilities include teaching and assessing students, academic advising and mentoring, participating in the admissions process, supporting student success through remediation as needed, and engaging in ongoing program assessment, accreditation, and quality improvement activities.
• Additional responsibilities may include committee service, scholarly activity, interprofessional education initiatives, student recruitment, and other duties that support the mission of the PA Program, the School of Medicine, and the University.

• Terminal medical degree as a Physician Assistant, Medical Doctor (MD), or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Current board certification (as applicable to profession).Eligible for licensure in the State of South Carolina.
• Demonstrated record of clinical practice and professional excellence.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, student success, and collaborative academic environments

• Previous teaching experience in a Physician Assistant or other health professions education program.
• Experience with ARC-PA accreditation processes, self-study preparation, site visits, and ongoing accreditation compliance.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical practice experience.
• Experience with curriculum development, student assessment, and program evaluation.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of forty-five (45) days on our job website. After forty-five (45) days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending on a variety of factors.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.