Assistant Professor of PA Medicine
Assistant Professor of PA Medicine
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The University of Lynchburg a private regional university in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track position for a Principal Faculty Assistant Professor/Associate Professor position within the School of Medicine and Health Sciences for the 2025 - 2026academic year.
This is a residential position requiring the successful candidate to work on-campus.
The candidate for the Principal Faculty Assistant/Associate Professor position within the School of Medicine and Health Sciences must be a motivated PA with a proven record of success. The PA Medicine program has received Accreditation-Continued from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for PAs.
Job Type: Full-time Exempt
Essential Functions Didactic/Clinical
- Assists the Program Director in the organization administration continuous and periodic review planning development and general effectiveness of the program
- Assists the DDE and DCE in the preparation of administrative reports as requested and assigned by the Program Director
- Assists in development review and revision of the mission statement
- Proficiency in bedside ultrasound
- Participates in the design implementation coordination and evaluation of the curriculum
- Instruction in the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program (if applicable)
- Course Director for assigned courses
- Instruction in Medical Practice Series
- Problem-Based Learning facilitator
- Simulation instruction and curriculum design
- Teach or Co-teach Introduction to the Profession (if applicable)
- Physical Diagnosis series instructor
- Participate in Advanced Clinical Procedures course with skilled instruction
- Assists the DDE in the coordination and scheduling of all didactic courses and classes
- Assists Program Director in the organization administration continuous and periodic review planning development and general institutional effectiveness of the PA Program within the School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Assists in the preparation of administrative reports as requested and assigned by theProgram Director
- Reviews the Student Handbook annually
- Schedules and assists with student remediation as needed
- Assists in the interview and selection of faculty members
- Provides for the continuous review and update of all didactic course materials and learning objectives with committee responsibilities as assigned.
- Provides security for all course and examination materials
- Assists the DDE with the maintenance and coordination of the didactic schedule with the Administrative Coordinator
- Provides assistance with the ongoing assessment and review of the didactic curriculum each semester
- Reviews instruments for student and faculty course evaluations
- Assists in other duties as assigned by the Program Director and School leadership
- Attends all scheduled staff and faculty meetings
- Assists DDE with coordination and assessment of the function of all adjunct faculty
- Teaches courses with which he/she has demonstrated competence and/or experience
- Assists the DCE with coordination site visits and maintenance of clinical sites
- Assists the DCE with end of rotation exams and Call Back Days
- Primary faculty member responsible for the Masters Project
- Participate in precepting students during Community Clinic Series and during PA Medicine program primary care rotation
Essential Functions - Students
- Provides and facilitates advising/academic counseling for students
- Reviews didactic/academic performance with students as needed
- Provides remediation for students with sub-standard performance as needed
- Advises the Program Director of any problems related to student behavior academic performance or professionalism
- Member of the assigned committees
- Upholds values and mission of the University of Lynchburg
Qualifications Experience
- NCCPA certified PA or Board certified allopathic or osteopathic physician
- Virginia PA license (or eligible) or MD / DO licensed or eligible for licensure in Virginia
- Masters degree in Health Related Field (a doctoral degree or willingness to enter and complete a doctoral program is preferred)
Preferred Qualifications - Experience
- Greater than 3 years of clinical experience
- Experience teaching in a PA program or Medical School
- For PAs doctoral degree or willingness to enter and complete a doctoral program
Benefits:
- Generous paid vacation personal days paid sick time and family leave comprehensive insurance (medical dental vision etc.) and retirement plans flexible spending account tuition remission life and long-term disability insurance and more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.
Schedule:
- 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (some evenings and weekends to meet needs of the department willbe required)
Work Remotely:
- No
We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburgs efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education respects and supports diversity equity and inclusion values and celebrates diverse faith traditions and sustains close working relationships among faculty staff students alumni and community partners.
Candidates must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the University.
Submita cover letter rsum and three professional references to:
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The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color women Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America persons with disabilities the LGBTQIA community and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.
The University of Lynchburg is an equal-opportunity employer.
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