Job Description Summary

The Principal Faculty role at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Physician Assistant (PA) Program is a full-time position focused on teaching, curriculum development, student mentorship, and scholarly activities. The faculty member will deliver didactic and clinical education, contribute to accreditation processes, and engage in interprofessional collaboration. The position includes opportunities for clinical practice and requires participation in program events, admissions, and university committees.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000228 CHP - PA

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach in areas of expertise within the PA program’s didactic and clinical curriculum
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate course content, ensuring alignment with program objectives and ARC-PA standards
• Provide academic and professional advising and mentoring to students
• Participate in the admissions process, including applicant review and interviews
• Engage in scholarly activities, including research, publications, and presentations
• Serve on program, college, and university committees as needed
• Participate in program graduation and white coat ceremonies
• Contribute to the ongoing self-study and accreditation processes for the PA program
• Participate in professional development activities to maintain clinical and educational expertise
• Clinical practice release time, up to 0.2 FTE

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or a related field
• Hold, or be willing to obtain within three to five years, a doctoral degree in a relevant field
• Current NCCPA certification (if a PA) or appropriate licensure/certification in a relevant healthcare profession
• Eligibility for professional licensure/certification in South Carolina and healthcare discipline as applicable
• At least three years of clinical experience in a relevant healthcare field
• Excellent communication, organizational, self-motivation, and leadership skills

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest or experience teaching clinical skills (e.g., history taking, physical examination, procedures)
• Experience teaching in a PA program or graduate medical education setting
• Demonstrated success in curriculum development and educational innovation
• Record of scholarly activity, including publications and presentations
• Experience with interprofessional education and collaboration
• Familiarity with ARC-PA accreditation standards and processes
• Familiarity with learning management systems and other educational technology

Work Environment

• Primarily on-site at MUSC’s Charleston campus with flexibility for hybrid work as needed
• Occasional evenings/weekends for faculty development or program events
• Collaborative setting with faculty, students, and healthcare partners across the university

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in