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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Department of Physician Assistant Studies in the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Medicine is accepting applications for a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure track assistant/associate professor faculty position. Academic rank at time of appointment shall be commensurate with credentials and experience. 

 

The UTHSC PA Program is the highest ranked program in Tennessee (#46) and is housed in the UTHSC College of Medicine. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Teaching in the didactic year in areas as per the PANCE Blueprint (2019 edition).

•   Program assessment

•   Student advising and mentorship

•   Participation in admissions process

•   Scholarly activities

•   Local and national service

•   Continued clinical practice and release time provided by the College of Medicine.  

 

QUALIFICATIONS

•   Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience with a history of precepting PA

students or other medical trainees, or one (1) year of clinical experience with additional training in teaching, education, or involvement in an academic medical training program (PA, MD, DO).

•   Master’s degree from an accredited physician assistant program.

•   Current NCCPA or medical specialty board certification 

•   Eligibility for Tennessee physician assistant or medical license (licensure required)

•   Strong interpersonal and communication skills

•   Commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds

•   Submission of a curriculum vitae to include a teaching portfolio, teaching philosophy and all courses that you have taught and/or served as a director.