| Location | Paris, TN |
Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility: Teach as assigned by the Academic Director, and remediation of PA students.
Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
Develop, review, and revise as necessary the program's mission statement, goals, and competencies
Select applicants for admissions to the Physician Assistant Program
Provide student instruction.
Evaluate student performance
Provide academic counseling of students
Assure the availability for remedial instruction
Design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the Physician Assistant Program curriculum.
Evaluate the Phsician Assistant Program
Participate in assigned committee meetings.
Ensure/maintain the confidentiality of student information.
Performs 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
Knowledge/Education
Experience
Licensure, Registration, Certification
The candidate must be a graduate of an accredited program and possess the terminal degree or higher in their respective area.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant 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.
As appropriate
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge/Education
Experience
Licensure, Registration, Certification
The ideal candidate has experience educating PA students either as a clinical preceptor or as a faculty member. Possesses the terminal degree for their respective field.
Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience.
Must hold a current, valid, unrestricted, and unencumbered Tennessee Physician Assistant license and maintain licensure in good standing throughout employment.
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.