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POSITION SUMMARY: Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of the course outcomes in the curriculum and proactively support all facets of the learning environment. Provide education through learning-centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. Encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning, diversity, and ethics, as well as personal and professional development. Assure that the South University philosophy of quality service to students, development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees, and an environment conducive to innovation, positive thinking, and expansion is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position. Participate in activities that promote the stature of the academic programs, departments, and colleges and abide by the South University Board of Trustees and administration's mandates. This is a campus-based position.&nbsp;KEY JOB ELEMENTS:<ul><li>Manage the educational process to ensure every student is involved in a positive educational experience through the learning, teaching, and social environment.</li><li>Perform faculty responsibilities as outlined in the faculty job description in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.</li><li>Provide course instruction that aligns with the South University model of curricula and supports the South University style of system delivery.</li><li>Design and deliver instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet course outcomes, the development of activities that support lesson objectives, and for online courses, deliver the instruction as approved within each course shell.</li><li>Effectively utilize technology in the classroom to support the student learning experience.</li><li>Enable the achievement of pre-defined outcomes for student achievement and evaluation of learning by providing instruction that fosters proficiency and establishes student performance criteria and evaluation.</li><li>Deliver learning-centered instruction by establishing an educational environment conducive to learning and student involvement and effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success.</li><li>Promote student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule and exhibiting a passion for teaching and students, and engaging students in the learning process.</li><li>Manage the educational environment by keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing academic and attendance policies consistent with the school, campus, or online division.</li><li>Relate professional/life/industry experience to learning by continuing professional/technical skills development, the introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.</li><li>Participate in the faculty development process to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities in learner-centered instruction.</li><li>Communicate consistently and effectively with supervisor(s), faculty, and other South University administrators.</li><li>Contribute to a learning culture by participating in curriculum and system task forces, support local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and participate in various other workshops and meetings.</li></ul>REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>Faculty teaching general education courses at the undergraduate level: doctor's or master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).</li><li>Faculty teaching associate degree courses designed for transfer to a baccalaureate degree: doctor's or master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).</li><li>Faculty teaching associate degree courses not designed for transfer to the baccalaureate degree: bachelor's degree in the teaching discipline or associate's degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline.</li><li>Faculty teaching baccalaureate courses: doctor's or master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).</li><li>Faculty teaching graduate and post-baccalaureate course work: earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.</li><li>Graduate teaching assistants: master's in the teaching discipline or 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline, direct supervision by a faculty member experienced in the teaching discipline, regular in-service training, and planned and periodic evaluations.</li><li>Experience in instruction or formalized education process, preferably in a post-secondary or college institution.</li><li>Membership in a professional association tied to the area of instruction preferred.</li><li>Active, valid, and unencumbered state licensure or certification as applicable to the discipline.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to manages one's own time to accomplish assigned tasks</li><li>&nbsp;Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing</li><li>Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.</li><li>Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences</li><li>&nbsp;Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand</li><li>Ability to concentrate on a task over time without being distracted</li><li>Ability to organize large amounts of information and tasks</li><li>Ability to convey course concepts and material in a manner that others can understand</li><li>Ability to learn from students' participation, demonstrate fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and show compassion without being ineffectual.</li><li>Ability to physically work in the United States while performing all responsibilities of the position for the University.</li><li>Ability to access a personal computer, Internet connection, and telephone connection (hardware, software, and Internet access specifications to be provided) to fulfill teaching and related administrative responsibilities.</li><li>Ability to hold required office hours and respond to student questions and administration within the required response time.</li><li>Orientation participation -ability to complete the New Faculty Orientation and other assigned/required training (e.g., Code of Conduct) through South University.</li></ul>ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.JobFamilyAll PositionsEducationLevelMaster’s Degree

South University

Adjunct Faculty, Occupational Therapy

POSITION SUMMARY:&nbsp; 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. It is expected that a Principal Faculty will be effective in the areas of course design, course delivery, and evaluation. The Principal Faculty is instrumental in assisting the program to ensure that students consistently meet the program’s student learning outcomes to achieve competencies required for PA practice. The Principal Faculty 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. &nbsp;The Principal Faculty (full-time) is a member of the faculty (rank commensurate with experience) with the Physician Assistant Program. The Principal Faculty member must assure that the South University philosophy is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position, which includes quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and maintenance of an environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking, and expansion. This position offers a $10,000 signing bonus.KEY JOB ELEMENTS:<ul><li>Provides teaching and instruction in the PA program including:</li></ul><ul><li>Coordination and instruction of courses as dictated by the needs of the program.</li><li>Lecturing in areas of clinical and/or professional expertise.</li><li>Providing academic advising as a small group facilitator and student advisor.</li></ul><ul><li>Assists the Director of Didactic Education in&nbsp;the administrative coordination of the didactic phase of the program.</li><li>Assists the Director of Clinical Education in the administrative coordination of the clinical phase of the program.</li><li>Assists with curriculum development, which includes the design and implementation of the curriculum.</li><li>Assists with ongoing curriculum evaluation and improvement.</li><li>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. </li><li>Evaluates student performance of submitted assignments, including written clinical documentation, evidence-based medicine research, and health literacy projects.</li><li>Creates examinations for courses and maps exam questions to ARC-PA Accreditation Standards and the NCCPA Content Blueprint.</li><li>Provides input to assist with accreditation activities, as well as ongoing program evaluation and mission statement review.</li><li>Participates in the program's admissions process to include open houses, student evaluation (through application review and candidate interviews), and student selection meetings.</li><li>Engages in service, community and campus relations, PAC meetings, and scholarly activities appropriate to the role of a Principal Faculty (Full-time) member.</li><li>Participates in faculty development opportunities each year as required in the areas of teaching and academic administration.</li><li>Assists with clinical site development and clinical site monitoring.</li><li>Provides remedial instruction as needed.</li><li>Assists with other responsibilities as determined by the Directors of Didactic/Clinical Education, Program Director, and/or the Campus Leadership.</li><li>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.</li></ul>JOB REQUIREMENTS:Knowledge:<ul><li>Terminal degree in healthcare disciplines such as physician assistant, pharmacy, public health. Minimum of a Master’s degree is required. </li><li>Eligibility for professional licensure/certification in the applicable state and healthcare discipline (if applicable) or holds an active, valid, and unencumbered state license. </li><li>1-2 years teaching experience in a graduate health-related profession highly preferred.</li><li>2 years of clinical experience required, if applicable.</li><li>Experience in PA/medical classroom teaching preferred.</li><li>PAs must have graduated from an accredited PA program and have current NCCPA certification or emeritus status.</li><li>Emeritus clinicians are not required to hold active licensure.</li></ul>Skills:<ul><li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.&nbsp; </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with student and staff populations.</li><li>Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills.</li><li>Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite, ExamSoft, and WebAdMIT.</li></ul>Abilities:<ul><li>Ability to interact effectively as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments.</li><li>Ability to read, understand, interpret, and implement accreditation criteria and state agency regulations.</li><li>Ability to resolve inquiries and complaints from employees, students, regulatory agencies, or members of the academic or business community.</li><li>Ability to listen to customers (e.g. staff, students, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests.</li><li>Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.</li></ul>WORK ENVIRONMENT:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, video conference, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.JobFamilyAll PositionsPayTypeSalaryEducationLevelMaster’s Degree

Full Time Principal Faculty, Physician Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:Adjunct Faculty responsibilities include classroom instruction, facilitating meaningful learning of course outcomes, assisting students toward successful program completion, and promoting the academic well-being of the program. Adjunct Faculty also participate in activities that promote the stature of the academic programs, Departments, and Colleges and abide by the mandates set by the South University Board of Trustees and Administration. Incumbent must ensure that the South University philosophy is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and maintenance of an environment that is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion. KEY JOB ELEMENTS: <ul><li>Perform Faculty responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty job description and the Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.</li><li>Designs and delivers instruction in alignment with the South University model.</li><li>Relates professional/life/industry experience to learning by continuing professional/technical skills development and introducing professional/industry perspective into courses.</li><li>Promotes student success by showing flexibility and exhibiting a passion for teaching and students.</li><li>Manages the educational process to ensure a positive educational experience.</li><li>Practices effective outreach to at-risk and/or absent students.</li><li>Communicates consistently and effectively with Supervisors, University Administrators, Faculty, and other South University Departments.</li><li>Manages the learning environment by keeping accurate records and enforcing academic policies consistent with the University, College/School, Campus, or Online Division.</li><li>Participates in the Faculty development process to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities.</li><li>Supports local campus by participating in committee events such as orientation and graduation, including various other workshops and meetings. (Campus). </li></ul>REQUIREMENTS: <ul><li>For graduate programs, a terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution in the discipline to be taught, with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline) required.</li><li>For undergraduate programs, a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the discipline to be taught, with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline), is required.</li><li>For associate degree programs in physical therapist assistant, an entry-level degree in physical therapy (PT) or physical therapist assistant (PTA) and a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a federally recognized Institutional Accrediting Agency (or its international equivalent) are required. A master’s degree is preferred.</li><li>At least six months of teaching experience at another post-secondary education institution (preferred).</li><li>Active, valid, and unencumbered state licensure or certification as applicable to the discipline.</li><li>Membership in a professional association tied to the area of instruction (preferred).</li><li>Practical experience in the discipline of the program and knowledge of current best practices (in the field).</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build successful relationships with students and faculty.</li><li>Excellent time management and attention to detail. Computer-based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills) and experience with computerized learning management systems. </li></ul>ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, via video conference, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures, and perspectives can thrive.JobFamilyAll PositionsEducationLevelMaster’s Degree

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