The College of Health Professions is one of six colleges at South Carolina's only academic health center and is among the largest colleges by student enrollment at MUSC. Established in 1966, the College has more than fifty years of history educating thousands of students from South Carolina and beyond. It is a national leader in education, intellectual discovery, and research.

Located in Charleston on the campus of the historic and nationally recognized Medical University of South Carolina, the College advances student learning through a dedicated faculty, promotes diversity, and continuously assesses its programs and activities to better serve students, the community, and the world.

This Principal Faculty role in the MUSC Physician Assistant (PA) Program is a full-time position focused on:

• Teaching
• Curriculum development
• Student mentorship
• Scholarly activities

The faculty member will deliver didactic and clinical education, contribute to accreditation processes, and engage in interprofessional collaboration. The position includes opportunities for clinical practice and requires participation in program events, admissions activities, and university committees.

Faculty members are expected to:

• Foster strong relationships with students
• Ensure high-quality educational experiences
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the PAS program

This is a non-tenure track position. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience.

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Employment Details

• Worker Type: Employee
• Worker Sub-Type: Faculty
• Pay Rate Type: Salary
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or a related field
• Current NCCPA certification (if a PA) or appropriate licensure/certification in a relevant healthcare profession
• Eligibility for professional licensure in South Carolina
• At least three years of clinical experience in a relevant healthcare field
• Excellent communication, organizational, self-motivation, and leadership skills

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Highly competitive candidates will have:

• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DHSc, or equivalent) in education, leadership, or a clinical field
• Previous experience in PA education, including clinical precepting, teaching, administration, or leadership
• Record of scholarly contributions (publications, presentations) in PA education or clinical practice
• Experience with ARC-PA accreditation, site visits, or program self-studies

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Work Environment

• On-site at MUSC's Charleston campus
• Occasional evenings or weekends for admissions events, faculty meetings, or student activities
• Collaborative environment with faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals across the university

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The full-time faculty member reports to the PAS Program Director. Performance evaluations are conducted by the Program Director with input from the Chair and Dean.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

All program faculty share responsibility for:

• Developing, reviewing, and revising the program's mission, goals, and competencies
• Selecting applicants for admission
• Providing student instruction
• Evaluating student performance
• Academic counseling
• Ensuring availability of remedial instruction
• Designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the curriculum
• Evaluating overall program effectiveness

Additional responsibilities include:

• Contributing to implementation and evaluation of summative assessments
• Engaging in professional service at the local, state, or national level
• Participating in scholarly activities (research, publications, presentations)
• Serving on program, college, and university committees
• Participating in graduation and white coat ceremonies
• Contributing to self-study and accreditation processes
• Engaging in professional development
• Clinical practice release time up to 0.2 FTE

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Qualified candidates must apply online through MUSC Human Resources at:

https://musc.career-pages.com

Applicants must provide:

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae

Questions may be directed to:

Dr. Joshua Stone, PhD

Chair of the Search Committee

stonjosh@musc.edu

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Physical Requirements

Continuous (6 to 8 hours per shift):

• Work indoors
• Maintain corrected vision (20/40 or better)
• Maintain tactile sensory function
• Maintain hearing acuity

Frequent (2 to 6 hours per shift):

• Stand, sit, and walk
• Use hands and arms
• Perform repetitive motions
• Reach in all directions
• Perform fine motor movements

Infrequent (0 to 2 hours per shift):

• Work outdoors
• Work in confined spaces
• Kneel or squat
• Lift or carry up to 15 pounds
• Push or pull up to 15 pounds

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If you enjoy working with energetic and enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us.

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The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state or federal law.

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