Principal Faculty and Assistant​/Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Studies

Wingate University is a teaching university which serves more than 3,400 students on two campuses. Wingate is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Wingate’s main campus is located on 500+ acres of beautiful landscape and is only 25 minutes from the Charlotte, North Carolina metropolitan area. Learn more at .Hendersonville, North Carolina, is a charming mountain community nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western NC, known as the "City of Four Seasons" for its mild climate and year-round appeal.

Just 25 miles south of Asheville and about 38 miles from Greenville, SC, it blends small-town charm with easy access to larger-city amenities, featuring a vibrant historic downtown with shops, restaurants, breweries, cideries, plus nearby hiking trails, waterfalls, apple orchards, and stunning mountain views.

The PA program is conveniently located on the Pardee Hospital campus, a central healthcare hub in the community. This scenic, welcoming location offers natural beauty, cultural attractions, and an excellent quality of life—perfect for professionals seeking balance in a supportive, growing environment.

The Principal Faculty member in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies is a full-time role focused on delivering high-quality education, advising, and evaluation while contributing to service and scholarship. This position plays a vital role in advancing the program's mission and fostering student success.
** Duties and Responsibilities**:
* Deliver engaging academic instruction, provide counseling, and advise students during both didactic and clinical phases of the program.
* Serve as Course Director and Instructor for assigned didactic courses.
* Assess student performance through written exams, practical evaluations, and simulations in didactic and clinical courses.
* Contribute to curriculum development and continuous program improvement.
* Engage in peer evaluations, attend faculty/staff meetings, and participate in professional development, including conferences.
* Identify and support “at-risk” students in collaboration with the Associate Program Director and Program Director.
* Facilitate tutorials and remediation processes to promote student success.
* Participate in the student admissions process, including applicant interviews.
* Support maintenance of ARC-PA accreditation and contribute to program enhancement initiatives, including self-study documentation and site-specific compliance efforts.
* Actively uphold the mission and vision of the program and university.
* Represent the program through involvement in local, state, and national professional organizations.
* Pursue scholarly activities and service that align with the program, university, and profession.
* Contribute to faculty development and research efforts that support the program's mission.
* Collaborate with the Director of Distant Campus Operations on day-to-day campus activities, resource coordination, and operational needs to ensure smooth functioning of the distant campus.
* Provide on-site leadership and support for the Hendersonville campus, including coordination of didactic delivery, student engagement, and integration with the main campus.
* Participate in clinical site development, preceptorship coordination, and maintenance of clinical affiliations relevant to the distant campus region.
* Foster inter-campus communication and collaboration with main campus faculty, staff, and leadership to align curriculum, assessments, and program standards across sites.
* Adapt to evolving departmental needs, with responsibilities varying as required.
* Report directly to the Program Director, while receiving day-to-day oversight from the Director of Distant Campus Operations.
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* Minimum Requirements:

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* Skills and Abilities:

*** Strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication to effectively engage with students, staff, faculty, preceptors, clinical site staff, and administrators.
* Honesty, integrity, and commitment to maintaining high professional standards.
* Willingness and ability to occasionally travel to the Wingate campus (150 miles).
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* Education and Experience:

*** Master's or doctoral degree as a…