Physician Assistant Studies - Full-Time Principal Faculty

Description

South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming lives of our customers/students! At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction!” We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 13,000 students covering 8 campuses and Online learning sites. We are also one of nation’s highest producers of licensed healthcare professionals offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students. Come join us in these exciting efforts!

In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture. 

The Orlando campus of the South College Physician Assistant Studies program is seeking highly motivated, team-oriented individuals to join its experienced team of didactic faculty. The PA program offers a competitive salary and benefits package with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. The Program is proud to offer modern, new facilities with a robust simulation and ultrasound curriculum.

General Responsibilities Include:

• Instruct didactic year students, participating as Course Director as directed
• Participate in didactic lab activities throughout the didactic quarters
• Review didactic year student evaluations from courses taught
• Participate in the Didactic Curriculum Committee to evaluate and develop curriculum
• Develop, maintain, and mentor adjunct instructors
• Participate in committees at the department and college levels
• Provide feedback at the Annual Curriculum Review
• Mentor and advise physician assistant students
• Participate on the Student Progress Committee
• Prepare and track grade sheets for courses as the Course Director
• Participate in scholarly and research activities; maintain CME requirements
• Evaluate, revise, and coordinate didactic course curriculum
• Participate in ongoing Self Study activities for accreditation
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum that conforms with the Program’s mission, goals, and objectives

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of ARC-PA accredited program
• Current NCCPA certification
• Eligible for licensure in Florida
• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Preferred: at least 3 years' experience of clinical practice  

Other Information:

• Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with experience.
• Full-time faculty members are encouraged to participate in clinical practice to maintain clinical skills and to ensure quality of teaching. A one-day release time is available to full-time faculty who secure clinical practice. Faculty who practice one day/week are still responsible for the duties and responsibilities listed in their job descriptions.