Principal Faculty, PA Program

Responsibilities

• Teach, evaluate, advise, and mentor physician assistant students in classroom and clinical settings
• Serve as Course Director for assigned Didactic Phase courses and complete End of Course reports
• Develop course schedules, syllabi, and student evaluation mechanisms
• Participate in the admissions and selection process for the PA program
• Assist in program organization, planning, administration, and continuous effectiveness reviews for accreditation bodies (ARC-PA, SACSCOC, etc.)
• Fulfill university scholarship expectations through research, publication, and grant development
• Assist in recruiting, developing, and maintaining clinical sites and preceptors
• Monitor student progress and provide remedial instruction as needed
• Participate in committee service and faculty meetings

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited physician assistant training program
• NCCPA certification
• Current Tennessee licensure or eligibility for Tennessee licensure
• Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies
• Minimum of two years of full-time clinical experience as a Physician Assistant
• Willingness to obtain a doctoral degree in a field related to medical science
• Excellent oral, written, organizational, and computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a field related to medical science or education
• Teaching experience in classroom and clinical settings, preferably in higher education
• One year of didactic teaching experience
• Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and scholarly activity

About the Company

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee.