About this role
The adjunct faculty member within the School of Physician Assistant Studies will be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the PA 5114 Pharmacology & Medical Therapeutics I (Spring semester - 4 credit hours) and PA 5214 Pharmacology and Medical Therapeutics II (Summer semester - 4 credit hours), ensuring alignment with program goals and accreditation standards. Additionally, the adjunct faculty member will serve as a critical team member, collectively and collaboratively supporting the mission of the PA program and Lipscomb University.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for all aspects of course delivery, assessment, and coordination of the applicable courses. Additional duties and responsibilities are as follows.:
• Teaching:
• Teaching: providing student instruction
• Assessment: evaluating student performance
• Remediation: assuring the availability of remedial instruction and subsequent reassessment
• Service:
• Curriculum Development: designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the curriculum, particularly as it relates to the assigned courses.
• Other:
• Engaging in other activities as assigned by the program director
• Education
• Required:
• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies,
• Doctor of Medicine/Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or
• Doctor of Pharmacy
• Preferred:
• Doctor of Pharmacy
• Experience
• Required:
• Minimum one year of documented clinical experience in the area of instruction,
• Current NCCPA certification, current Board Certification from ABMS or AOA-related specialty, if applicable, and
• Licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of TN as a PA, MD, DO, or PharmD
• Preferred:
• Previous involvement in higher education (e.g., PA education)
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification
• Job-Related Knowledge and Skills:
• Qualified through academic preparation and/or experience to teach assigned subjects
• Knowledgeable in course content and effective in teaching assigned subjects
• Organizational skills, handling and directing multiple and complex assignments and projects
• A high degree of initiative and self‐regulation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Passion for student advocacy
• A solid commitment to the mission of the Physician Assistant program and Lipscomb University