Principal Faculty (Physician Assistant Program)

Bethel University of Tennessee; Paris (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethel University of Tennessee in Tennessee seeks a Faculty member in the Physician Assistant program to teach PA coursework and support student remediation under the Academic Director. The role includes direct instruction, curriculum design, admissions selection, and ongoing assessment of student performance.

The ideal candidate holds a graduate PA degree, is NCCPA certified, and has clinical experience. Strong communication, organization, and teamwork are essential, with occasional travel to

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited PA program and hold a graduate degree in Physician Assistant Studies or comparable degree.

Responsibilities

• Teach as assigned by the Academic Director and remediate PA students.
• Develop, review, and revise the program’s mission statement, goals, and competencies.
• Select applicants for admissions to the PA Program.
• Provide student instruction and evaluate performance.
• Provide academic counseling of students and ensure remedial instruction availability.
• Design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the PA Program curriculum.
• Participate in committee meetings and maintain confidentiality of student information.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Planning and organization

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate degree in Physician Assistant Studies or comparable degree

Graduate of an accredited PA Program

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility

Teach as assigned by the Academic Director, and remediation of PA students.

Under the general direction of Program Director

Under the direct supervision of Academic Director

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and revise as necessary the program’s mission statement, goals, and competencies
• Select applicants for admissions to the PA Program
• Provide student instruction.
• Evaluate student performance
• Provide academic counseling of students
• Assure the availability for remedial instruction
• Design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the PA Program curriculum.
• Evaluate the PA Program
• Participate in assigned committee meetings.
• Ensure/maintain the confidentiality of student information.
• Perform related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must be a graduate of an accredited PA Program and possess a graduate degree in Physician Assistant Studies or comparable degree.

Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience. The ability to work collaboratively is essential. Applicants must demonstrate strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Candidates must also: exhibit abilities in planning and organization; possess a solid work ethic and a positive attitude; be resourceful and computer literate. Some travel is required.

The candidate must be NCCPA certified with appropriate clinical practice experience, and hold a current PA license in Tennessee or be eligible for licensure.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate has experience educating PA students either as a clinical preceptor or as a faculty member.

Minimum Of 3 Years Of Clinical Experience.

The ideal candidate must be NCCPA certified with appropriate clinical practice experience, and hold a current PA license in Tennessee or be eligible for licensure.

Physical Requirements

Work requires light physical exertion (up to 30 pounds) on a frequent basis (up to 50% of time) or continuous walking; or moderate physical exertion (up to 50 pounds) on an occasional basis up to 15% of time); or heavy physical exertion (over 50 pounds) on an intermittent basis (not a routine part of the job).

Environmental Conditions

Work is performed under basically normal working conditions as in a standard office and classroom environment.