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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. 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.&nbsp;This position offers a $10,000 signing bonus.KEY JOB ELEMENTS:<ul><li>Provides teaching and instruction in the PA program including:<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></li><li>Assists the Director of Didactic Education in 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.&nbsp;</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>Graduation from an accredited PA program.</li><li>Terminal degree as a Physician Assistant.</li><li>Current or emeritus NCCPA certification.</li><li>PAs with active certification must be eligible for state licensure or hold an active, valid, and unencumbered state license in the state where they are assigned.</li><li>1-2 years teaching experience in a graduate health-related profession highly preferred.</li><li>2 years of clinical experience required.</li><li>Experience in PA/medical classroom teaching preferred.</li></ul>Skills:<ul><li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.&nbsp; </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with student, faculty, 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;&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;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.&nbsp;JobFamilyAll PositionsPayTypeSalaryEducationLevelMaster’s Degree

South University

Full-Time Faculty, Physician Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY: The Nursing Clinical Adjunct is responsible for the general effectiveness of the clinical experiences.He/she has primary responsibility for preparing and teaching clinical and/or laboratory nursing courses. The Nursing Clinical Adjunct works with the Lead Clinical Faculty, the Clinical Coordinator, and the Program Director. This position is campus-based.&nbsp;KEY JOB ELEMENTS:<ul><li>The Nursing Clinical Adjunct is an adjunct clinical faculty member who:</li><li>Supervises students in clinical practice, internships, observations, field experiences, nursing labs, and other similar course and graduation requirements </li><li>Counsels or refers students with identified clinical performance problems.</li><li>Maintains the highest moral and ethical standards as an educator, as a nursing professional, and as a responsible member of the community.</li><li>Debriefs and evaluates students in clinical practice, observations, and field experiences.</li><li>Teaches the number of hours and courses stated in the employment contract for the stated time periods.</li><li>Meets all clinicals and other scheduled responsibilities, such as office hours and meetings at the designated time.</li><li>Articulates course learning outcomes or objectives to ensure student understanding of course learning objectives and expectations.</li><li>Assists the Lead Clinical Faculty with the creation of the course/clinical syllabus </li><li>Creates course materials required to deliver course information in an understandable and interesting manner to ensure students are engaged with the course material to facilitate achievement of the course learning outcomes. </li><li>Adheres to identified office hours and is available to assist students in understanding course content and/or clinical scenarios to facilitate the comprehension of materials through one-to-one meeting or in assists students in mastering course material by being available through “office hours” and or small group sessions</li></ul>REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree with a Master’s degree in nursing preferred</li><li>Two years experience in the clinical specialty area </li><li>Membership in a professional association related to the area of instruction preferred.&nbsp;</li><li>Current knowledge in the area of clinical practice.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations.</li><li>Outstanding conflict resolution skills. </li><li>Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills</li><li>Computer-based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills) </li><li>Demonstrated clinical competency and professional standards of practice. </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. In the clinical facility, the employee may be required to perform considerable amount of walking or standing, along with operation of complex equipment. The employee may be exposed to chemicals, fumes, odors, and other potentially unsafe conditions. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description and may required to pass health status clearance by the affiliated agency.&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 PositionsEducationLevelBachelor’s Degree

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