Brenau University · 1 month ago
Department of PA Studies Part-time (PT) Faculty
Gainesville, GA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBrenau University is seeking a part-time principal faculty member for their Physician Assistant program. This role involves teaching, student assessment, and participation in program development and evaluation, while also contributing to faculty development and community relations.
Responsibilities
The part-time principal faculty member reports to the Chair and Program Director (Chair/PD). Principal faculty (PF) responsibilities are varied and may differ to some degree based upon the needs of the department
Generally, the tasks of the PT PF member are focused primarily on teaching/student assessment and ongoing programmatic self-assessment. The PT PF member performs all other duties as directed by the Chair/PD, the Dean of the Ivester College of Health Sciences (ICHS), the Brenau University Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the Brenau University President or designee
Remain current within their academic discipline and participate in professional academic venues
Participate in faculty development and research within the mission of the University
Serve as Instructor for didactic courses and EOR seminars, as assigned
Prepare assigned lectures using applicable technology
Assume assigned role in test preparation and other methods of evaluating student performance
Participate in other teaching modalities, including but not limited to small-group clinical problem-solving and clinical skills labs
Assess student progress in assigned courses, prepare grades, and notify Directors of Didactic or Clinical Education, and Assistant Program Director (APD) and/or Chair/PD of any “at-risk” students
Instruct and supervise students in assigned clinical practice labs, simulation activities, and small group sessions
Evaluate student performance in didactic and clinical courses (including written and practical exams, Clinical Problem Solving (CPS) and OSCEs) and the program summative evaluation
Critique student assignments and provide prompt feedback
Assist with student tutorial/remediation sessions
Maintain student records and do appropriate follow-up on all correspondence pertaining to students and course assignments and assessments
Keep informed of current trends and new approaches to instruction via professional development activities
Bring to faculty meetings for discussion information on any student considered at risk, needing additional monitoring, and/or requiring additional coursework or any other form of remediation to meet program-defined learning outcomes
Attend and appropriately contribute to departmental faculty and staff meetings, annual retreats and accreditation-related activities
Participate in the development, revision, and annual updating of the program’s mission statement and curricular materials
Assist in the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of curriculum, as assigned
Participate in student admissions and interviewing processes, selecting appropriate applicants for admission, as assigned
Assist in the evaluation of clinical sites and preceptors, as assigned
Assist in ongoing programmatic evaluation, as assigned
Assume other duties within the program when needed and feasible
Serve as a representative of the department within the Brenau community through committee service, as assigned. Attend university-sponsored events and assist in the establishment of collegial relationships with other faculty, staff and administrators
Represent the university to the community in a professional and positive way through volunteer service, participation in community events, and professional affiliations
Maintain a strong and visible presence in local, state, national and international professional activities
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an accredited PA Program with a master's degree
If a PA, eligible for Georgia Physician Assistant licensure, OR other licensure as appropriate to qualifications
If a PA, current NCCPA certification, OR other certification appropriate to qualifications
At least 3 years of prior clinical experience; other professional experience will be considered
Ability to function well within a collegial, collaborative work environment
Preferred
Doctorate preferred
Prior academic experience preferred
Benefits
Dependent upon employment status, years of service and worker category.
Company
Brenau University
Brenau University is a school in Gainesville.
201-500 employees
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