Physician Assistant Adjunct Faculty - Gross Anatomy

Shelby American, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution of higher learning is seeking a dedicated educator to join their team as an adjunct faculty member for the Gross Anatomy course. This role involves delivering engaging lectures and laboratory sessions, utilizing advanced anatomy software to enhance student understanding. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in teaching at the graduate level, along with a commitment to fostering a collaborative learning environment. This is a fully on-campus position that offers meaningful opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a significant impact on the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of clinical practice experience required.
• Current and valid NCCPA certification or Board certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and lab sessions in Gross Anatomy.
• Engage students in active learning and critical thinking.

Skills

Teaching Gross Anatomy

Clinical Relevance

Student Assessment

Curriculum Development

Mentoring

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Doctorate Degree (MD or DO)

Terminal Academic Degree (PhD)

Tools

3D4Medical Complete Anatomy

Acland Video Atlas of Anatomy

Job description

Description

Physician Assistant Adjunct Faculty

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

15,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

Physician Assistant Adjunct Faculty Description

The South College Orlando School of Physician Assistant Studies is seeking a motivated and experienced educator to join our team as an adjunct faculty member for the SCI 5100 Gross Anatomy course during the Fall quarter (October–December). The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience teaching gross or clinical anatomy at the graduate level and a commitment to academic excellence.

The selected candidate will work alongside a dedicated team of full-time faculty to support the program’s mission of developing competent and compassionate PAs. Responsibilities include didactic instruction, student evaluation, and course assessment. The South College Orlando PA Program fosters a collaborative environment with strong administrative support and meaningful opportunities for professional development.

This is a fully on-campus role; remote or hybrid work is not available.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and laboratory sessions in Gross Anatomy, emphasizing clinical relevance.
• Utilize 3D4Medical Complete Anatomy and Acland Video Atlas of Anatomy software to enhance student learning.
• Engage graduate-level students in active learning and critical thinking.
• Administer student assessments related to assigned course(s).
• Curriculum development, delivery, and assessment (for assigned courses).
• Active mentoring of PA students throughout assigned courses.
• Acting as a course director or and/or co-instructor as is appropriate, in support of didactic and/or clinical instruction of PA students.

Requirements

PA and Physician Candidates:

Education

• Graduation from an accredited PA training program or medical school
• Minimum of a master's degree for Physician Assistant (PA) candidates or a doctorate degree (MD or DO) for physician candidates, in a professional discipline appropriate to their respective role.

Experience

• Current and valid NCCPA certification (PA), or Board certification (MD or DO).
• Active, unencumbered, and unrestricted Florida license.
• Minimum of two years of clinical practice experience.

Non-clinician candidates:

Education

• Candidates who are not PAs or Physicians must hold a terminal academic degree (e.g., PhD) in a relevant biological or medical sciences field such as anatomy, physiology, or biomedical sciences,

Experience

• Candidates must provide evidence of prior teaching experience at the graduate or professional level in medical or health professions education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in a biological or medical sciences discipline.
• Teaching experience in a graduate medical education program.