What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Faculty-Department of PA Studies position at Gardner-Webb University?
Position Summary: Gardner-Webb University is searching for up to 3 P rincip a l F aculty for the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. Th is position has academic rank based on the candidate ’ s academic and experiential qualifications. Principal faculty are responsible for generating and delivering classroom lectures and clinical skills instruction throughout the academic year while serving as an advisor/mentor for PA students.
Essential Responsibilities/Duties
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete the application and include a letter of interest, résumé, and names and contact information for at least three professional references with their submission.
Gardner-Webb Uni ver sity (gardner-webb.edu) is a coeducational, residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The Uni ver sity offers 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 3,000 students. GWU is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral/Professional Uni ver sity. In 2023, Gardner-Webb was home to students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 US states, and 43 foreign countries. GWU is a NCAA Division I institution with 22 athletic teams and 460 student-athletes.
Essential Responsibilities/Duties
- Generate and deliver classroom lectures and clinical skills instruction within the PA courses they are assigned.
- Course director or module director, as determined by the Director of Didactic Education.
- Design original or modify existing curricula to correlate with established or new course and program outcomes.
- Implement curricula in harmony with the educational approach of the program through active course direction to ensure core competencies of entry-level graduate PAs.
- Mentor, instruct, and evaluate students.
- Oversee classroom activity, assessment, and evaluation of instruction for didactic and clinical year students.
- Participate in bi-weekly didactic curriculum meetings.
- Participate in admissions processes by scoring qualifying CASPA applications, interviewing candidates, and rendering selection decisions.
- Participate in activities of the state, regional, and national organizations to promote a positive image of the PA concept within academic, lay, and professional communities.
- Participate as a member or chair of program-level committees as requested by the Program Director.
- Represent the program through service on College and University committees.
- Pursue professional development activities such as clinical practice, scholarly works, or an advanced degree.
- Participate in activities of the state, regional, and national organizations to promote a positive image of the PA concept within academic, lay, and professional communities.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
- Graduate of an accredited PA program, NCCPA certified, and hold a master's or doctorate ( preferred ) from a regionally accredited institution.
- If a physician, the candidate must possess current board certification and licensure as an allopathic or osteopathic physician in the preferred state of practice.
- Current or eligible for North Carolina (or preferred state) medical license is required.
- Possess a minimum of two (2) years of clinical practice experience.
- Demonstrated abilities in teaching and curriculum development.
- Be an advocate for the PA profession and be interested in advancing the profession's future.
- Possess a strong commitment to underserved populations and improving healthcare access.
- Possess strong interpersonal abilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with students, staff, faculty, and external stakeholders.
- Possess the ability to use computers for organization, work processing, and communication.
- Possess the ability and desire to learn new computer programs (e.g., Typhon, Qualtrics, Examsoft, Blackboard LMS) to fulfill the position's duties.
- Exhibit enthusiasm about working in a collaborative environment.
- Be self-motivated with refined organizational skills.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete the application and include a letter of interest, résumé, and names and contact information for at least three professional references with their submission.
Gardner-Webb Uni ver sity (gardner-webb.edu) is a coeducational, residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The Uni ver sity offers 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 3,000 students. GWU is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral/Professional Uni ver sity. In 2023, Gardner-Webb was home to students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 US states, and 43 foreign countries. GWU is a NCAA Division I institution with 22 athletic teams and 460 student-athletes.
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