Assistant Professor Of Pa Medicine

Job Details

Position Type: Faculty

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Job Shift: Full time

Description The University of Lynchburg, a private, regional university in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position for a Principal Faculty, Assistant Professor/Associate Professor position within the School of PA Medicine for the 2023 - 2024 academic year for the College of Medical Science.This is a residential position requiring the successful candidate to work on-campus.The candidate for the Principal Faculty, Assistant/Associate Professor position within the School of PA Medicine must be a motivated PA with a proven record of success. The PA Medicine program has received Accreditation-Continued from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for PAs. Responsibilities include teaching core medicine courses within the PA Medicine program, teaching bedside ultrasound, assisting both the clinical and didactic directors, teaching in the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program if doctorally trained, and participating in program management including the continuous evaluation, assessment, and compliance for accreditation. The candidate selected for this position will engage in scholarly and service activities consistent with the requirements of the College of Medical Science, collaborate with local community agencies, and actively pursue involvement in professional organizations at the regional, state, and national levels. Clinical faculty will participate with providing clinical oversight to students in a free clinic setting.Work Remotely: NoBenefits:

Generous sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long term disability insurance, and more. Learn more about employment benefits

Physical Demands:

Prolonged periods standing or sitting at a desk

Qualifications Required Qualifications/Education:

NCCPA certified PA or Board certified allopathic or osteopathic physician

Virginia PA/MD / DO license or eligible for licensureMinimum of a Master’s degree in Health Related Field. For PAs, a doctoral degree or willingness to enter and complete a doctoral program is preferred (Must have doctorate to teach in the DMSc program)Greater than 3 years of clinical experienceExperience teaching in a PA program or Medical School is preferredExperience in communities with multi-cultural and multi-lingual students and healthcare providersTeaching, scholarship, and service interests in diverse communitiesStrong commitment to underserved populations and improving healthcare accessIt is preferred that candidates have extensive experience as a PA in the fields of data analysis, clinical practice, education, and/or administration.

University's website:

https://www.lynchburg.edu

We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburg’s efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment, develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, values and celebrates diverse faith traditions, and sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should upload all the following documents "as one file" 1) A statement of teaching philosophy2) A current CV3) Evidence of teaching effectiveness4) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement outlining how you approach diversity, equity, and inclusion in your work5) Graduate transcripts6) Names of three work references. References will be checked prior to employment.For more information about the University of Lynchburg, visit our website at www.lynchburg.edu. The selected candidate must complete a background check that is satisfactory to the University. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.The University of Lynchburg is an equal opportunity employer.