Full Time Faculty, Physician Assistant - Round Rock, United States - South University

South University

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Round Rock, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Full time

Description

What's next for you is the first priority for us With over 45 programs from associate to doctoral degrees, South University is a private institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities that spark the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population.

Our 120-year story—past, present and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to the students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University.

Online and at our 8 locations and 2 learning sites, we take pride in our welcoming environment; one-on-one support and personalized attention that helps students define goals and identify the means to pursue them.

Our small classes feature hands-on experiences that not only shape students' skills and excellence in their chosen fields but also shape their characters through encouraging community involvement, volunteerism and the pursuit of life-long learning.

South University, the right direction for a brighter future.

Benefits:

Medical
Dental
Vision

FSA/HSA
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K Match
Generous Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
- includes domestic partner coverage

***: The Principal Faculty member as a Full-time Faculty Instructor in the Physician Assistant Program is primarily responsible for course instruction and/or course coordination in the didactic and/or clinical phase of the program. A Principal Faculty/Faculty Instructor is expected to be effective in course design, course delivery, and evaluation. The Principal Faculty/Faculty Instructor is instrumental in assisting the program to ensure that students consistently meet the program's Student Learning Outcomes to achieve the competencies required for PA practice. The Principal Faculty/Faculty Instructor is guided by the Directors of Didactic/Clinical Education and the Program Director in assisting the program with curriculum assessment and meeting the ARC-PA accreditation standards. The Principal Faculty/Faculty Instructor (Full-time) is a member of the faculty (rank commensurate with experience) with the Physician Assistant Program.

The Principal Faculty member must ensure that the South University philosophy is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

These include quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and maintenance of an environment conducive to innovation, positive thinking, and expansion.

This position offers 7.5 weeks of vacation and a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

Provides teaching and instruction in the PA program, including:

Coordination of instruction for a minimum of 6 courses annually.
Lecturing in areas of clinical and/or professional expertise.
Providing academic advising as a Small Group Facilitator and Student Advisor.
Assists the Director of Didactic Education in the administrative coordination of the didactic phase of the program.
Assists the Director of Clinical Education in the administrative coordination of the clinical phase of the program.
Assists with curriculum development, including the curriculum's design and implementation.
Assists with ongoing curriculum evaluation and improvement.
Performs student evaluations of objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), lab practicals, as well as clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and technical skills sessions during the didactic and clinical phases of the program.
Evaluates student performance of submitted assignments, including written clinical documentation, evidence-based medicine research, and health literacy projects.
Creates examinations for courses and maps exam questions to ARC-PA accreditation standards and the NCCPA Content Blueprint.
Provides input to assist with accreditation activities, as well as ongoing program evaluation and mission statement review.
Engages in service, community and campus relations, PAC meetings, and scholarly activities appropriate to the role of a Principal Faculty (Full-time) member.
Participates in faculty development opportunities each year as required in the areas of teaching and academic administration.
Assists with clinical site development and clinical site monitoring.
Provides remedial instruction as needed.
Assists with other responsibilities as determined by the Directors of Didactic/Clinical Education, Program Director, and/or the Campus Leadership.
Performs duties as assigned and outlined in the Faculty job description and in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.