UNIV - Faculty - College of Health Professions, Department of Clinical Sciences, Divi

Job Description Overview

The Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Clinical Sciences invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenured open-rank faculty to serve as Principal faculty for the hybrid synchronous and asynchronous format of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) program. This 7-semester PAS program blends online and on-campus activities to provide a curriculum similar to the residential program. The hybrid position allows the faculty member to live remotely from campus;

however, PAS faculty members must be able to travel and stay in Charleston for designated periods for teaching and required program events. The program seeks to fill an open-rank hybrid faculty position with various expertise covering the depth and breadth of the PAS curriculum. Principal faculty in the PAS Program are expected to teach an agreed-upon teaching load to meet the needs of the Division.

The primary objective is to enhance the Program by offering oversight for planning, implementation, and development of the instructional curriculum. The faculty member will provide instructional support to the Program, faculty, and students, ensuring compliance with ARC-PA standards while delivering top-tier educational experiences. Regular consultation with the Program Director and other colleagues will be essential to supporting the Program’s goals.

Entity
:
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type
:
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
:
Faculty

Cost Center
: CC005386 CHP - PA Hybrid

Pay Rate Type
:
Salary

Pay Grade
:
University-00

Pay Range
: 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours
: 40

Work Shift

Job Description

Candidates for the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor must have a proven track record of teaching, advising, research/scholarship and service, consistent with MUSC-ranked faculty. The MUSC is unable to employ remote workers in certain states due to regulatory requirements. Eligible states include Wyoming, California, North Dakota, Ohio, and Washington State.

Full-Time Hybrid Faculty member will report to the Director, Division of Physician Assistant Studies-Hybrid (PAS). The Division of Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) is housed within the Department of Clinical Sciences, which includes four accredited professional practice programs and related departments.

Reporting Structure
:
This position reports directly to the PAS-Hybrid Division Director with contributions from the Chair and Dean.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as Principal Faculty reporting to the Division Director.
• Instruct courses in the PAS program aligned with clinical and/or professional expertise to meet program needs.
• Monitor, evaluate and remediate student academic performance.
• Oversee and assess individual course evaluations.
• Act as an academic advisor for students.
• Participate in scholarly activities relevant to the role of PA faculty.
• Participate in service activities relevant to the role of PA faculty.
• Actively engage in local, regional, and national PA professional organizations.
• Provide input for ongoing program assessment and improvements.
• Engage in the recruitment, advising, and retention of students.
• Participate in the admissions process, including application reviews, candidate interviews, and selection meetings.
• Contribute to the accreditation process as delegated by the Division Director.
• Continuously assess and propose changes to programmatic policies and objectives, including mission statements, program goals, and learning outcomes.
• Maintain all relevant professional certifications.
• Attend online college-wide meetings.
• Participate in White Coat ceremonies, graduation events, and other related activities.
• Foster a collegial environment for faculty, staff, students, community, and stakeholders.
• Fulfill additional duties assigned by the Division Director or Dean of the College of Health Professions.
• Communicate and advance the strategic objectives and initiatives of the University, School, and Department, including promoting Diversity and Inclusion.

Additional Duties

• Developing, reviewing, and revising the program’s mission statement, goals, and competencies.
• Selecting applicants for admission to the…