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POSITION SUMMARY:The Principal Faculty member, as a full-time faculty instructor in the Physician Assistant (PA) Program, is primarily responsible for course instruction and/or course coordination in the didactic and/or clinical phase of the program. This individual is expected to demonstrate effectiveness in course design, delivery, and evaluation, and plays a critical role in supporting students to achieve the program’s student learning outcomes and the competencies required for PA practice. Under the guidance of the Director of Didactic Education, Director of Clinical Education, and the Program Director, the Principal Faculty member contributes to curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous quality improvement in accordance with the &nbsp;ARC-PA Accreditation Standards. This role includes active participate in program planning, student advising, academic support, and other activities that foster student and programmatic success. The Principal Faculty member holds a faculty appointment &nbsp;(rank commensurate with experience) within the Physician Assistant Program.In addition to faculty responsibilities, this position serves as Chair of the Admissions Committee for the Physician Assistant Program. In this role, the Chair oversees &nbsp;all admissions processes ensuring alignment with &nbsp;ARC‐PA accreditation standards to guide applicant review, interview scheduling, selection decisions, and data tracking throughout each admissions cycle. The Chair is responsible for coordinating recruitment events and new student orientation. This role requires knowledge of, and adherence to, policies and regulations pertaining to fair practices and other admissions related standards.&nbsp;The Chair of Admissions is also expected to work in synergy with their counterpart at other South University PA programs to promote consistency and excellence in admissions practices across campuses.In fulfilling the responsibilities of this role, the incumbent is expected to uphold and promote the philosophy of South University, which emphasizes quality services to students and stakeholders; development, engagement, and recognition of employees; sound economic and operational principles; and an environment that fosters innovation, positive thinking and institutional growth.&nbsp;This position offers a $10,000 signing bonus.&nbsp;KEY JOB ELEMENTS:<ul><li>Serves as the Chair of the Program’s Admissions Committee, scheduling and leading all Committee meetings, to be held at least quarterly.</li><li>Oversees all academic aspects of the admissions processes, including submission of proposals for admissions policy or requirements changes, management of the annual admissions cycle, and serving as the program’s subject matter expert on admissions.</li><li>Conducts ongoing analysis of program’s admissions processes and prepares an annual admissions report as part of the program’s ongoing self‐assessment and quality improvement efforts.</li><li>Coordinates the Student Ambassador Program and serves as the faculty advisor.</li><li>Provides teaching and instruction in the PA program including:</li></ul><ul><ul><li>Coordination and instruction of courses as assigned based on program needs.</li><li>Teaching in areas of clinical and/or professional expertise.</li><li>Serving as a small group facilitator and student faculty advisor.</li></ul></ul><ul><li>Assists with curriculum development, which includes the design and implementation of the curriculum.</li><li>Assists with ongoing curriculum evaluation and improvement.</li></ul><ul><li>Contributes to curriculum development, including the design and implementation of courses within the program.</li><li>Participates in ongoing curriculum evaluation and continuous quality improvement initiatives.</li><li>Evaluates student performance during objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), lab practicals, clinical reasoning sessions, problem-solving activities, and technical skills training and assessment during the didactic and clinical phases. </li><li>Reviews and evaluates student performance on submitted assignments, projects, and presentations ensuring use of quality evidence-based resources and citations.</li><li>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.</li><li>Provides input to support accreditation efforts, program self-assessment, and periodic review of the program’s mission and goals.</li><li>Engages in service, community and campus outreach, Program Advisor Committee (PAC) meetings, and scholarly activities appropriate to the role of a full-time Principal Faculty member.</li><li>Participates annually in faculty development opportunities focused on teaching effectiveness and staying current in medical knowledge.</li><li>Assists with clinical site development, monitoring, and relationship management as needed to support the clinical phase of the program.</li><li>Provides remedial instruction to support student academic success and progression through the program.</li><li>Assists with other responsibilities as determined by the Directors of Didactic/Clinical Education, the Program Director, or campus leadership.</li><li>Performs duties as assigned and outlined in the faculty job description and in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.</li></ul>JOB REQUIREMENTS:Knowledge:<ul><li>Terminal degree in healthcare disciplines such as physician assistant, pharmacy, medical doctor, and public health. Minimum of a Master’s degree is required. </li><li>Eligibility for professional licensure/certification in the applicable state and healthcare discipline (if applicable) or holds an active, valid, and unencumbered state license. </li><li>1-2 years teaching experience in a graduate health-related profession highly preferred.</li><li>2 years of clinical experience required, if applicable.</li><li>Experience in PA/medical classroom teaching preferred.</li><li>PAs must have graduated from an accredited PA program and have current NCCPA certification or emeritus status.</li><li>Emeritus clinicians are not required to hold active licensure.</li><li>Physician Assistant is preferred.</li></ul>Skills:<ul><li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.&nbsp; </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with student and staff populations.</li><li>Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite, ExamSoft, and WebAdMIT.</li></ul>Abilities:<ul><li>Ability to interact effectively as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments.</li><li>Ability to read, understand, interpret, and implement accreditation criteria and state agency regulations.</li></ul><ul><li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to resolve inquiries and complaints from employees, students, regulatory agencies, or members of the academic or business community.</li><li>Ability to listen to customers (e.g. staff, students, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests.</li><li>Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description. The individual must be able to travel out of the local area with an occasional overnight stay to participate in a variety of conferences and meetings.South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.JobFamilyAll PositionsPayTypeSalaryEducationLevelMaster’s Degree

South University

Chair of Admissions Committee, Physician Assistant Program

POSITION SUMMARY: The Nursing Clinical Adjunct is responsible for the general effectiveness of the clinical experiences.He/she has primary responsibility for preparing and teaching clinical and/or laboratory nursing courses. The Nursing Clinical Adjunct works with the Lead Clinical Faculty, the Clinical Coordinator, and the Program Director. This position is campus-based.&nbsp;KEY JOB ELEMENTS:<ul><li>The Nursing Clinical Adjunct is an adjunct clinical faculty member who:</li><li>Supervises students in clinical practice, internships, observations, field experiences, nursing labs, and other similar course and graduation requirements </li><li>Counsels or refers students with identified clinical performance problems.</li><li>Maintains the highest moral and ethical standards as an educator, as a nursing professional, and as a responsible member of the community.</li><li>Debriefs and evaluates students in clinical practice, observations, and field experiences.</li><li>Teaches the number of hours and courses stated in the employment contract for the stated time periods.</li><li>Meets all clinicals and other scheduled responsibilities such as office hours and meetings at the designated time.</li><li>Articulates course learning outcomes or objectives to ensure student understanding of course learning objectives and expectations.</li><li>Assists the Lead Clinical Faculty with the creation of the course/clinical syllabus </li><li>Creates course materials required to deliver course information in an understandable and interesting manner to ensure students are engaged with the course material to facilitate achievement of the course learning outcomes. </li><li>Adheres to identified office hours and be available to assist students to understand course content and/or clinical scenarios to facilitate the comprehension of materials through one-to-one meeting or in assists students to master course material by being available through “office hours” and or small group sessions</li></ul>REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree with a master’s degree in nursing preferred</li><li>Two years’ experience in the clinical specialty area</li><li>Med Surg experience preferred</li><li>3-5 years of bedside experience</li><li>Membership in a professional association related to area of instruction preferred. </li><li>Current knowledge in area of clinical practice.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations.</li><li>Outstanding conflict resolution skills. </li><li>Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills</li><li>Computer based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills) </li><li>Demonstrated clinical competency and professional standards of practice. </li></ul>ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. In the clinical facility, the employee may be required to perform considerable amount of walking or standing, along with operation of complex equipment. The employee may be exposed to chemicals, fumes, and odors and other potentially unsafe conditions. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description and may be required to pass health status clearance by the affiliated agency.&nbsp; South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.JobFamilyAll PositionsEducationLevelBachelor’s Degree

Adjunct Faculty, Nursing Clinical Instructor 

POSITION SUMMARY: The Nursing Clinical Adjunct is responsible for the general effectiveness of the clinical experiences. He/she has primary responsibility for preparing and teaching clinical and/or laboratory nursing courses. The Nursing Clinical Adjunct works with the Lead Clinical Faculty, the Clinical Coordinator, and the Program Director.&nbsp;This position is campus-based.&nbsp;KEY JOB ELEMENTS:<ul><li>The Nursing Clinical Adjunct is an adjunct clinical faculty member who:</li><li>Supervises students in clinical practice, internships, observations, field experiences, nursing labs, and other similar course and graduation requirements </li><li>Counsels or refers students with identified clinical performance problems.</li><li>Maintains the highest moral and ethical standards as an educator, as a nursing professional, and as a responsible member of the community.</li><li>Debriefs and evaluates students in clinical practice, observations, and field experiences.</li><li>Teaches the number of hours and courses stated in the employment contract for the stated time periods.</li><li>Meets all clinicals and other scheduled responsibilities such as office hours and meetings at the designated time.</li><li>Articulates course learning outcomes or objectives to ensure student understanding of course learning objectives and expectations.</li><li>Assists the Lead Clinical Faculty with the creation of the course/clinical syllabus </li><li>Creates course materials required to deliver course information in an understandable and interesting manner to ensure students are engaged with the course material to facilitate achievement of the course learning outcomes. </li><li>Adheres to identified office hours and be available to assist students to understand course content and/or clinical scenarios to facilitate the comprehension of materials through one-to-one meeting or in assists students to master course material by being available through “office hours” and or small group sessions</li></ul>REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree with a master’s degree in nursing preferred</li><li>Two years’ experience in the clinical specialty area </li><li>Membership in a professional association related to area of instruction preferred. </li><li>Current knowledge in area of clinical practice.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations.</li><li>Outstanding conflict resolution skills. </li><li>Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills</li><li>Computer based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills) </li><li>Demonstrated clinical competency and professional standards of practice. </li></ul>ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. In the clinical facility, the employee may be required to perform considerable amount of walking or standing, along with operation of complex equipment. The employee may be exposed to chemicals, fumes, and odors and other potentially unsafe conditions. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description and may required to pass health status clearance by the affiliated agency.&nbsp; South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.JobFamilyAll PositionsPayTypeHourlyEducationLevelBachelor’s Degree

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