physician assistant associate program director and director of didactic education - Harrogate, TN , USA, United States - Lincoln Memorial University

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Position Title Physician Assistant Associate Program Director and Director of Didactic Education Department School of Medical Sciences Position Category Faculty Job Description

The Physician Assistant Associate Program Director and Director of Didactic Education Faculty position is a key leadership position responsible for assisting the Program Director in the oversight and management of all aspects of the program.

This role requires a dynamic and experienced healthcare professional with a passion for education, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to advancing the mission and goals of the program.

The Physician Assistant Associate Program Director and Director of Didactic Education will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the didactic curriculum, ensuring alignment with program goals, accreditation standards, and best practices in PA education.

Regularly review and update course materials, syllabi, and educational resources to maintain relevance and effectiveness. Recruit, train, and mentor faculty members to deliver high-quality didactic instruction. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement among faculty to enhance teaching methodologies and student learning outcomes.

Collaborate with clinical education leadership to integrate didactic and clinical learning experiences and ensure continuity and coherence in the educational program.

As a principal faculty member, the Associate PD and DD will be involved in teaching, evaluation, advisement, and mentoring of physician assistant students in classroom, clinical, and other settings; participate in the admissions and selection process in program organization, evaluation, planning, administration, and management, and will assist in continuous review and analysis of the effectiveness of the program and in preparation for the program assessment by accreditation bodies and others.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited physician assistant training program and certification by NCCPA with current licensure and eligibility for Tennessee licensure; *possession of a master's degree in physician assistant studies; *actively engaged in or willing to obtain a doctoral degree in a field related to medical science; *minimum of two years full-time clinical experience as a physician assistant; *excellent oral, written, organizational, and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctor of Medical Sciences (DMS) degree or other doctoral degrees in a field related to medical science; Teaching experience in the classroom and clinical settings, preferably in an institution of higher learning; *two years of postdoctoral training and an excellent scholarly record; *program administrative or leadership experience;

Physical Demands Campus Harrogate

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promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large;

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promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students;

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comply with faculty/staff policies and procedures;

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work with the LMU SMS faculty and staff on an ongoing basis to maintain program compliance with the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) criteria for accreditation and reaccreditation;

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provide committee service;

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fulfill the University's scholarship expectation through research, publication, grant development, creative achievement, and other endeavors consistent with the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual;

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provide committee service;

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attend PA program, and LMU faculty meetings;

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develop course schedules, syllabi, and student evaluation mechanisms;

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participate in PA student selection;

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provide PA student instruction, clinical supervision, evaluation, and academic advisement, as assigned;

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assure the availability of remedial instruction, as needed and assigned;

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participate in the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of PA program curriculum;

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assist in the administration and evaluation of the PA training program;

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assist in the search process for selecting PA program faculty;

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establish a personal program of scholarly activity;

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participate in clinical site visits, as assigned;

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perform service activities that advance the PA program and the PA profession, including assistance in the recruitment, orientation, and retention of PA students;

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fulfill faculty responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual;

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complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites;

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perform other duties as assigned.

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Posting Number F01092P Job Open Date 02/27/2024 Job Close Date 07/31/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies.

The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at or