Physician Assistant Studies - Full-Time Principal Faculty/Instructor

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Physician Assistant Studies Full-Time Principal Faculty/Instructor

The Knoxville campus of the South College Physician Assistant Studies program is seeking highly motivated, team-oriented individuals to join its experienced team of didactic faculty. The PA program offers a competitive salary and benefits package with ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Founded in 2007, the South College Knoxville Physician Assistant Program has earned distinction as the #1 PA program in Tennessee, #4 in the Southeast, and #23 in the nation for Best Physician Assistant Schools, according to CollegeFactual.com.

Salary as 1.0 FTE . Faculty have a 32-hour on-campus workweek. In addition, one clinical day per week is permitted outside of the on-campus hours.

General Responsibilities Include:

• Supports recruitment and admissions; collaborates with faculty to design and deliver competency based, ARC-PAC aligned curriculum; and benchmarks student and course performance using national assessments.
• Assists with accreditation, regulatory reporting, documentation, and continuous quality improvement through data analytics.
• Serves on and potentially chairs program committees; mentors and evaluates students across didactic and clinical phases; supports budgeting and program planning; maintains licensure; adheres to college policies; and promotes student success through advising and feedback.
• Supports ongoing sustainability and development of the program.
• Provides continuous self-assessment and evaluation of the didactic phase.
• Plans scholarship and service activities to assist the institution's compliance outcomes.
• Provides instruction in all phases of the program.

Requirements

Education

• Master's degree in a health science or related field required; doctorate preferred.
• Academic standards consistent with Accreditation Standard A2.01a.
• In exceptional cases, relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal academic credentials.

Experience

• Preferred: Minimum of three years of full-time experience as a certified Physician Assistant.
• Preferred experience in teaching, lecturing, and scholarly or technical writing within medical education or health sciences.
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills and advanced computer proficiency.

Licensure & Certification

• If clinically licensed, must maintain an active, unrestricted state license and current NCCPA certification.
• Documentation of licensure, certifications, and academic preparation is required; course descriptions or syllabi may be requested to verify credit hour requirements.

General Requirements

• All South College faculty and staff must meet institutional employment standards; departments may impose additional role-specific requirements.
• Faculty are expected to maintain the highest professional, ethical, legal, and performance standards in all aspects of their duties.