Principal Faculty, PA Program

Lincoln Memorial University; Knoxville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lincoln Memorial University Doctor of PA Program invites applications for a clinical faculty member responsible for developing and overseeing clinical sites, supervising preceptors, and ensuring program adherence to SACSCOC, ARC-PA and SMS guidelines. The role includes teaching, evaluation, advisement, and active participation in recruitment and curriculum assessment.

Responsibilities also include coordinating rotations, preparing syllabi, and contributing to continuous program improvement

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited PA program and NCCPA certification.
• Current Tennessee licensure or eligibility.
• Master's degree in PA studies; doctoral degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years full-time PA clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and monitor clinical sites and preceptors for PA rotations.
• Teach, evaluate, advisement, and mentoring of PA students.
• Participate in recruitment, admissions, and program organization and management.
• Ensure compliance with ARC-PA, SACSCOC, SMS policies and accreditation standards.

Skills

NCCPA certification

Oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

The Physician Assistant Program clinical faculty shall have the responsibility of developing, executing, and monitoring clinical sites and preceptors, assuring compliance with SACS , ARCPA , and SMS policies and standards. The clinical faculty shall create and/or edit rotation-specific syllabi and preceptor evaluations of students. The clinical faculty shall be involved in teaching, evaluation and assessment, advisement, mentoring, and student compliance with LMU SMS policies. The clinical faculty shall participate in the recruitment, admissions and selection process, and program organization, evaluation, planning, administration, and management, and assist in continuous review and analysis of the LMU PA program curriculum effectiveness in preparation for program assessment by SACS , ARCPA , and SMS .

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited physician assistant training program and certification by NCCPA ; current licensure or eligibility for Tennessee licensure
• possession of a masters degree in physician assistant studies and actively engaged or willing to obtain a doctoral degree in a field related to medical science
• minimum of two years full‑time clinical experience as a physician assistant
• excellent oral, written, organizational, and computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a field related to medical science or education
• teaching experience in classroom and clinical settings, preferably in an institution of higher learning
• program administrative or leadership experience
• evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and scholarly activity

Physical Demands

Campus

Job Duties

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large;
• Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students;
• Responsible for working with the Director of Clinical Education to identify and develop new clinical sites for PA clinical rotations and perform clinical site visits
• Oversee qualitative and quantitative evaluations of students
• Involved in program organization, evaluation, planning, administration and management as well as assist in continuous review and analysis of the program s effectiveness and preparation for program assessment by ARC -PA, LMU , SACSCOC , and others
• Provide teaching, evaluation, advisement and mentoring of PA students
• Work with LMU - SMS faculty and staff on an ongoing basis to maintain program compliance with the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant ( ARC -PA) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools ( SACS ) criteria for accreditation and reaccreditation;
• Fulfill the University s scholarship expectation through research, publication, grant development, creative achievement, and other endeavors consistent with the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual;
• Provide committee service and attend SMS , PA program and LMU faculty meetings
• Develop course schedules, syllabi and student evaluation mechanisms;
• Serve as Course Director for Clinical Phase courses as assigned and complete End-of-Course reports for assigned Clinical Phase courses and present conclusions based on data analysis and recommendations for action(s)/modification(s) to the Curriculum Committee.
• Design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate learning and assessment activities for EOS days.
• Assist in revising the Student Handbook and the Student Catalog as assigned.
• Participate in the Program s continuous self‑assessment process as directed.
• Assist in recruiting, developing, evaluating, and maintaining clinical sites and clinical preceptors for Clinical Phase Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences (SCPEs).
• Revise the Clinical Site/Preceptor Handbook with the assistance of the DCE and Clinical Site and Rotations Manager.
• Develop, evaluate, and revise policies and procedures for the Clinical Phase with the DCE .
• Participate in PA student selection;
• Assure the availability of remedial instruction, as needed and assigned;
• Participate in the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of PA program curriculum; assist in the administration and evaluation of the PA program;
• Assist in the search process for selecting PA program faculty; establish a personal program of scholarly activity;
• Write, edit, review, and approve learning objectives and test items;
• Secure, orient, and evaluate clinical preceptors
• Monitor student progress; serve as primary academic advisor for clinical year students;
• Perform service activities that advance the PA program, SMS , and the PA profession, including assistance in the recruitment, orientation, and retention of PA students; as assigned;
• Exhibit/recruit at various meetings as needed; fulfill faculty responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual;
• Complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites; and perform other duties as assigned.

Posting Number

F01753P

Job Open Date

05/22/2026

Job Close Date

09/22/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values‑based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or [e-mail] .

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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