Physician Assistant (PA) Principal Faculty

ECPI University; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ECPI University seeks a Principal Faculty member for the Physician Assistant program based at our Virginia Beach, VA campus. The role encompasses academic instruction, curriculum planning, accreditation support, and student outcomes assessment.

The position is full-time and involves collaboration with the Program Director and Clinical Coordinator to ensure seamless didactic and clinical phases and adherence to ARC-PA standards.

Qualifications

• Faculty instructors can be NCCPA certified PAs with a Master’s degree in PA or physicians board certified in their area, or other licensed healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing, reviewing and revising program mission, goals and competencies.
• Collaborate with the Program Director to oversee curriculum design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation.
• Provide evaluation and feedback on course materials, current practice changes, and student outcomes.
• Review and provide feedback on syllabi, instructional materials, and methods for all didactic and clinical courses.
• Participate in recruitment, selection, and admission of applicants to the program.
• Participate in Curriculum Review Committee for continuous assessment and ARC-PA compliance.
• Attend related university committees and functions.
• Coordinate with Clinical Coordinator to transition didactic to clinical phases.
• Provide term-by-term outcome analysis to the Program Director.
• Contribute input to annual budget and expenditures.
• Support administrative tasks and document actions in meetings.

Skills

NCCPA certified PA

Masters degree in PA

Teaching ability

Licensed physician or PA

Two years experience

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Overview

This is not a remote position. This position will be based at our Virginia Beach, VA campus location.

Transform your Career at ECPI University

Since 1966, ECPI University’s employees have been dedicated to helping students achieve their academic and career goals through our unique education model. Our culture is to prioritize our students’ success through the support of our dynamic team and industry focused curriculum.

ECPI University provides a stable work environment, with professional growth opportunities, and competitive benefits. If you are interested in joining us in making a difference in students’ lives, we would love to hear from you to discuss the opportunity.

Physician Assistant Principal faculty are responsible for assisting in the planning and development, and evaluation of the program didactic curriculum. Instructional faculty assist in the accreditation process, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the program.

As a Principal faculty member, your primary role will be to provide academic instruction in an engaging learning environment, incorporating innovative teaching methodologies in order to enhance the learning experience of our students and achieve learning outcomes. Faculty are classified as full-time.

Responsibilities

Program:

• Participate in developing, reviewing and revising as necessary the mission statement, goals and competencies of the program.
• Collaborate with the Program Director and other faculty members to oversee the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the didactic and clinical curriculum in accordance with the accreditation standards.
• Provide evaluation and feedback to the program on course materials, current changes in practice, standards of practice, and student accomplishment of course and program outcomes.
• Review and provide feedback to faculty for all didactic and clinical courses including course syllabi, instructional materials, and instructional methods.
• Participate in recruitment, selection, and admission of applicants to the program.
• Participate in the Curriculum Review Committee to provide continuous assessment of the overall program and make changes as necessary to ensure continued compliance with ARC-PA accreditation Standards.
• Participate in program, University committees, and attend related functions.
• Partner with the Clinical Coordinator to optimize a seamless transition from the didactic phase into the clinical phase of the program.
• Provide term-by-term on-going analysis of outcome assessment for core didactic and clinical courses and to the Program Director.
• Provide input to the annual budget and expenditures.
• Provide administrative support as requested.
• Document actions taken in faculty and committee meetings using the systematic evaluation plan.
• Maintain and uphold the policies and procedures of the program.
• Develop, participate, and evaluate student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Student:

• Participate in academic advisement and counseling of students in accordance with FERPA.
• Prepare student progress reports, enter grades, and maintain confidentiality.
• Participate at graduation and white coat ceremonies.

Teaching:

• Provide student instruction and performance evaluation using evidence-based teaching methods and non-punitive feedback.
• Provide academic council and remediation to students as needed.
• Knowledgeable in course content and effective in teaching assigned subjects.
• Serve as a course instructor in appropriate areas.
• Ensure the quantity and quality of supplies and equipment are maintained in optimal condition for instruction.
• Maintain current standards of practice in all courses taught.
• Provide remediation to students as needed.
• Maintain appropriate office hours.

Practice:

• Contribute toward professional growth through workshops, conferences, cross-training, faculty meetings, professional memberships, maintaining certifications and licensure.
• Complete continuing medical education required by state licensing board and national certification commission.
• Attend and participate in continuing education conferences/workshops.
• Participate in state and local PA associations. Advocacy and leadership are encouraged.
• Maintain clinical skills through practice and/or scholarly activities.
• Coordinate and/or participate in special projects as required.

Job Skill Requisites:

• Faculty instructors can be the following:
  • a) NCCPA certified Physician Assistants (with Masters degree in PA), or
  • b) physicians who are specialty board certified in their area of instruction, or
  • c) other licensed health care providers qualified in their area of instruction.
• If Physician, currently licensed allopathic or osteopathic physician.
• If Physician, certified by an ABMS- or AOA-approved specialty board.
• Knowledgeable in the education of Physician Assistant Providers, including professional, legislative, and regulatory issues regarding Physician Assistants.
• Qualified through academic preparation and/or experience to teach assigned subjects.
• Faculty actively serving as supervised clinical practice experience preceptors must hold a valid license to practice at the clinical site.
• Minimum of two years occupational experience.

Additional Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise or teaching experience in pharmacology, physiology, and pathophysiology within a healthcare or academic setting.
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging, evidence-based instruction in these foundational biomedical sciences to prepare students for clinical practice.
• Experience integrating pharmacologic and physiologic principles into applied physician assistant coursework is highly desirable.

Benefits of Employment

ECPI University provides a comprehensive benefits program designed to help our faculty and staff stay healthy, feel supported, and maintain a work/life balance. To learn more about benefits at ECPI University, clickHERE.

Committed to excellence and innovation, ECPI University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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