PA Medicine Clinical Professor SMHS

The University of Lynchburg a private regional university in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia is seeking applicants for a full-time Principal FacultyAssistant/Associate Professor of PA Medicinein the School of Medicine and Health Sciences. This position reports to the Program Director of PA Program. Salary corresponds to experience and educational credentials.

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 the Program 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

*DDE: Director of Didactic Education
*DCE: Director of Clinical Education

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 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. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.

Salary: Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience

To ensure full consideration submit the application. Review of applications and materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The selected candidate must successfully complete a background check that is satisfactory to the University.

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.

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.