Principal Faculty, PA Program

Lincoln Memorial University; Lincoln (NE); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lincoln Memorial University invites applications for the Physician Assistant Program Faculty – Didactic. The role focuses on implementing and evaluating the didactic phase of the PA curriculum, collaborating with the Director of Didactic Education on planning and assessment, and participating in admissions and mentorship for students.

The position advances program organization, management, and ongoing self-study to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and LMU policies, contributing to

Formación

• Graduation from an accredited PA program and NCCPA certification.
• Current licensure or eligibility for Florida licensure.
• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Minimum of two years of full-time clinical experience as a Physician Assistant.
• Excellent oral, written, organizational, and computer skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in implementing and evaluating the Didactic phase of the PA Program curriculum.
• Teach, evaluate, and mentor students in the Didactic and Clinical phases of the program.
• Participate in admissions, curriculum planning, and program organization.
• Ensure program compliance with ARC-PA and SACSCOC criteria and accreditation standards.
• Develop course materials and assess student learning outcomes.
• Contribute to program self-study, reports, and committee activities.

Conocimientos

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Educación

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

NCCPA certification

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

The Physician Assistant Program Faculty – Didactic is responsible for assisting with the implementation and evaluation of the Didactic phase of the PA Program curriculum. She/he will work closely with the Director of Didactic Education on curriculum planning, content development, student assessment, and curriculum assessment. As a member of the PA Program Faculty, she/he will participate in the admissions process for prospective students; teach, evaluate, and mentor students in the Didactic and Clinical phases of the program; participate in program organization, management, evaluation, and planning; and assist in continuous program self-study for effectiveness and compliance with policies and standards set forth by LMU , accreditation bodies, and others

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited physician assistant training program and certification by NCCPA .


• Current licensure or eligibility for Florida licensure.


• Possession of a masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies.


• Minimum of two years of 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, preferable in an institution of higher learning for two years of greater.


• Program administrative or leadership experience.


• Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and scholarly activity

Physical Demands

Campus

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and the community at large


• Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students


• Comply with faculty/staff policies and procedures


• 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 Commission on Colleges ( SACSCOC ) 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


• Attend SMS , PA program, and LMU faculty meetings


• Develop course schedules, syllabi, and student evaluation mechanisms


• Serve as Course Director for Didactic Phase courses as assigned


• Complete End-of-Course reports for assigned courses and present conclusions based on data analysis and recommendations for action(s)/modification(s) to the Curriculum Review Committee


• Assist in revising the Program Handbooks


• Provide PA student instruction, clinical supervision, evaluation, and academic advisement, as assigned


• 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


• Monitor student progress, serve as primary academic advisor for 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


• Fulfill faculty responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual


• Complete required institutional reports, program accreditation reports, and other reports necessary for the advancement of University programs, both on campus and at off-campus instructional sites


• Perform other duties as assigned

Posting Information

Posting Number: F01843P

Job Open Date: 09/22/2026

Job Close Date: 01/22/2027

Open Until Filled: No

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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