Chair of Admissions Committee, Physician Assistant Program

Chair of Admissions Committee, Physician Assistant Program

South University offers a supportive learning environment for faculty, staff and students, fostering community and academic excellence.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA/HSA
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Long/Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Match
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Includes domestic partner coverage

The Principal Faculty member is a full‑time instructor in the Physician Assistant (PA) Program responsible for course instruction, coordination, and evaluation in both didactic and clinical phases. The role contributes to curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous quality improvement in line with ARC‑PA Accreditation Standards. Additionally, the incumbent serves as Chair of the Admissions Committee, overseeing admissions processes, recruitment events, and new student orientation to ensure alignment with accreditation and fair practice standards.

This position offers a $10,000 signing bonus.

• Serves as Chair of the Program’s Admissions Committee, scheduling and leading all committee meetings at least quarterly.
• Oversees all academic aspects of the admissions process, including proposals for admissions policy changes, management of the annual admissions cycle, and serves as the program’s subject‑matter expert on admissions.
• Conducts ongoing analysis of the program’s admissions processes and prepares an annual admissions report as part of the program’s self‑assessment and quality improvement efforts.
• Coordinates the Student Ambassador Program and serves as the faculty advisor.
• Provides teaching and instruction in the PA program, including:
  • Coordination and instruction of courses as assigned based on program needs.
  • Teaching in areas of clinical and/or professional expertise.
  • Serving as a small‑group facilitator and student faculty advisor.
• Assists with curriculum development, which includes the design and implementation of the curriculum.
• Assists with ongoing curriculum evaluation and improvement.
• Contributes to curriculum development, including the design and implementation of courses within the program.
• Participates in ongoing curriculum evaluation and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Evaluates student performance during objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), lab practicals, clinical reasoning sessions, problem‑solving activities, and technical skills training during the didactic and clinical phases.
• Reviews and evaluates student performance on submitted assignments, projects, and presentations ensuring use of quality evidence‑based resources and citations.
• Develops course examinations for and maps exam questions to ARC‑PA Accreditation Standards and the NCCPA Content Blueprint to ensure alignment with program learning outcomes.
• Provides input to support accreditation efforts, program self‑assessment, and periodic review of the program’s mission and goals.
• Engages in service, community and campus outreach, Program Advisor Committee (PAC) meetings, and scholarly activities appropriate to a full‑time Principal Faculty member.
• Participates annually in faculty development opportunities focused on teaching effectiveness and staying current in medical knowledge.
• Assists with clinical site development, monitoring, and relationship management as needed to support the clinical phase of the program.
• Provides remedial instruction to support student academic success and progression through the program.
• Assists with other responsibilities as determined by the Directors of Didactic/Clinical Education, the Program Director, or campus leadership.
• Performs duties as assigned and outlined in the faculty job description and in accordance with the provisions of the Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.

• Terminal degree in healthcare disciplines such as Physician Assistant, pharmacy, medical doctor, or public health. Minimum of a master’s degree is required.
• Eligibility for professional licensure/certification in the applicable state and healthcare discipline (if applicable) or holds an active, valid, and unencumbered state license.
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