PA Education Faculty - MSPAS Program Instructor

University of the Cumberlands; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Cumberlands seeks a Principal Faculty (NCCPA Certified) for the MSPAS Program. This full-time, 12‑month appointment supports didactic and clinical phases through teaching, course leadership, student assessment, advising and curriculum development.

The principal faculty will engage in clinical education, site visits, program evaluation and accreditation activities, and will contribute to mission-driven instruction in Kentucky.

Qualifications

• Successful completion and earned degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Studies Program.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Eligibility for or possession of state licensure as a Physician Assistant in Kentucky, as required by the University and applicable law.
• Maintenance of required certification and licensure throughout the appointment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Instructor of Record and/or course director for assigned didactic and clinical courses in accordance with curricular needs and University and program teaching-load expectations.
• Provide instruction and assess student achievement of course learning outcomes throughout the didactic and clinical phases.
• Participate in course planning, development, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement.
• Support the Director of Clinical Education in the administration, delivery, and assessment of assigned clinical courses and clinical-phase activities.
• Conduct clinical site visits and student/preceptor evaluations as assigned.
• Serve as faculty advisor to assigned students throughout the didactic and clinical phases.
• Participate in academic counseling, remediation, and student-success activities, including monitoring student progress and follow-up when concerns are identified.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the curriculum in collaboration with the Program Director and respective phase directors.

Skills

Teaching

Course leadership

Student assessment

Advising

Curriculum development

Program evaluation

Education

NCCPA Certification

PA Program Degree

KY Licensure Eligibility

Job description

University of the Cumberlands seeks a Principal Faculty (NCCPA Certified) for the MSPAS Program. This full-time, 12‑month appointment supports didactic and clinical phases through teaching, course leadership, student assessment, advising and curriculum development.

The principal faculty will engage in clinical education, site visits, program evaluation and accreditation activities, and will contribute to mission-driven instruction in Kentucky.