Principal Faculty, PA Program

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Position Information

Position Title Principal Faculty, PA Program

Department PA Program Tampa

Position Category Faculty

Job Description

The Physician Assistant Program Faculty – Didactic is responsible for assisting with the implementation and evaluation of the Didactic phase of the PA Program curriculum. She/he will work closely with the Director of Didactic Education on curriculum planning, content development, student assessment, and curriculum assessment. As a member of the PA Program Faculty, she/he will participate in the admissions process for prospective students; teach, evaluate, and mentor students in the Didactic and Clinical phases of the program; participate in program organization, management, evaluation, and planning; and assist in continuous program self-study for effectiveness and compliance with policies and standards set forth by LMU, accreditation bodies, and others

Required Qualifications Graduation from an accredited physician assistant training program and certification by NCCPA. Current licensure or eligibility for Florida licensure. Possession of a masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Minimum of two years of full-time clinical experience as a Physician Assistant. Excellent oral, written, organizational, and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications Doctoral degree in a field related to medical science or education. Teaching experience in classroom and clinical settings, preferably in an institution of higher learning for two years of greater. Program administrative or leadership experience. Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and scholarly activity

Physical Demands

Campus

Job Duty

Job Duty Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and the community at large

Job Duty Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students

Job Duty Comply with faculty/staff policies and procedures

Job Duty Work with LMU-SMS faculty and staff on an ongoing basis to maintain program compliance with the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) criteria for accreditation and reaccreditation

Job Duty Fulfill the University s scholarship expectation through research, publication, grant development, creative achievement, and other endeavors consistent with the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual

Job Duty Provide committee service

Job Duty Attend SMS, PA program, and LMU faculty meetings

Job Duty Develop course schedules, syllabi, and student evaluation mechanisms

Job Duty Serve as Course Director for Didactic Phase courses as assigned

Job Duty Complete End-of-Course reports for assigned courses and present conclusions based on data analysis and recommendations for action(s)/modification(s) to the Curriculum Review Committee

Job Duty Assist in revising the Program Handbooks

Job Duty Provide PA student instruction, clinical supervision, evaluation, and academic advisement, as assigned

Job Duty Assure the availability of remedial instruction, as needed and assigned

Job Duty Participate in the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of PA program curriculum

Job Duty Assist in the administration and evaluation of the PA program

Job Duty Assist in the search process for selecting PA program faculty

Job Duty Establish a personal program of scholarly activity

Job Duty Write, edit, review, and approve learning objectives and test items

Job Duty Monitor student progress, serve as primary academic advisor for students

Job Duty Perform service activities that advance the PA program, SMS, and the PA profession, including assistance in the recruitment, orientation, and retention of PA students as assigned

Job Duty Fulfill faculty responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty/Staff Policy Manual

Job Duty Complete required institutional reports, program accreditation reports, and other reports necessary for the advancement of University programs, both on campus and at off-campus instructional sites

Job Duty Perform other duties as assigned

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F01843P

Job Open Date 09/22/2026

Job Close Date 01/22/2027

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

About the Institution Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.

AA/EEO Statement Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

Background Check Statement The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

Quicklink for Posting https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/46121

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