Principal Faculty

Principal Faculty - Physician Assistant Program
Charleston Southern University

Position Overview

The Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Charleston Southern University is seeking a qualified candidate who will participate in didactic and clinical instruction, admissions, advising, and assessment in the program. Ideal candidates would have a minimum of three years’ experience as a practicing PA/MD/DO and would have experience in higher education. This is a 12-month full-time position, which reports to the program director.  

Key Responsibilities

•    Review and revise the mission statement, goals, and competencies for the program as necessary. 
•    Provide student instruction in the didactic and clinical phases of the program.   
•    Evaluate student performance and ensure the availability of remedial instruction. 
•    Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate curriculum.  
•    Evaluate the program by participating in the program’s ongoing self-assessment, analysis, and accreditation processes.  
•    Participate in recruiting and selecting applicants for admission to the PA program. 
•    Participate in academic advising of students. 
•    Serve on program committees assigned by the program director, such as the Academic and Professionalism Progress Committee, Admissions Committee, Policy Committee, Curriculum Committee, and other ad-hoc committees, as necessary. 
•    Participate in state and national PA organizations as necessary to promote the program and the profession. 
•    Represent the PA program through service on committees at the University level as required.  
•    Pursue faculty development in activities outside the program, such as clinical practice or scholarly activities agreed upon by the Program Director and the individual.  
•    Perform other duties as determined by the Program Director.  
•    Of note, principal faculty must not participate as health care providers for students in the program, except in an emergency.

Required Skills and Attributes

•    PA with a master’s degree or higher from an accredited academic institution  
•    Current certification as a PA-C by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or relevant board certification as a physician.
•    Eligible for medical licensure in the state of South Carolina.
•    Prior teaching experience in a PA program or other healthcare education setting is highly preferred. 

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter (if available), and faith statement and answer all mandatory application questions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About CSU

Located near historic Charleston, South Carolina, Charleston Southern University is a comprehensive institution offering a liberal arts curriculum to over 3,600 students and offers over 60 majors and graduate programs in Education, Business, Criminal Justice, and Nursing.  The mission of the University is “promoting academic excellence in a Christian environment,” and the vision is to be a Christian University nationally recognized for integrating faith in learning, leading and serving.  Charleston Southern has nationally accredited programs in nursing, business, education, music and athletics, and a budget of approximately $60 million.  Affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, Charleston Southern employs faculty and staff who are professing Christians.  For more information about the University, please visit www.charlestonsouthern.edu. 

Charleston Southern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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