Posting Summary
Principal faculty members play an integral role in the academic and operational success of the program. Under the guidance of the Program Director they are responsible for advancing the programs mission and ensuring compliance with ARC -PA standards. This includes active involvement in curriculum design and implementation student instruction and assessment academic counseling admissions program evaluation and scholarly and service activities. Essential Responsibilities Teaching and Instruction Deliver didactic instruction in courses such as Patient Assessment Skills Clinical Medicine Modules Radiology EKG Nutrition Medical Ethics Applied Clinical Research Evidence-Informed Decision-Making and others within the didactic and clinical curriculum. Facilitate laboratory and simulation-based education. Advise and mentor students through research projects guiding clinical question development literature appraisal and dissemination of findings. Evaluate student performance in classroom laboratory and clinical settings including site visits and review of end-of-rotation assessments. Curriculum and Course Management Serve as course director for assigned courses responsible for scheduling syllabus development coordination of faculty/guest lecturers exam development item writing and day-to-day course oversight. Participate in curriculum development revision and mapping to program competencies and accreditation standards. Student Advisement and Support Provide academic and professional advising to current students. Participate in student remediation planning as needed. Serve as a resource for prospective students during the admissions process. Scholarship Engage in scholarly activities including original research presentations and publications appropriate to academic rank. Collaborate on or independently pursue grant writing and other scholarly initiatives aligned with faculty expertise and program priorities. Service Participate in program admissions processes including reviewing applications conducting candidate interviews and coordinating recruitment activities. Represent the PA Program at information sessions outreach events and promotional activities. Serve on departmental school or university committees. Contribute to accreditation-related responsibilities including the preparation of self-study documents and other reports.
Overview
The Programs mission is to foster excellence in humanistic patient care through dynamic PA education scholarship and service in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our core values are: Excellence in teaching and mentorship Commitment to community service Diversity equity and inclusion Academic and professional integrity Personal and professional wellness