Principal Faculty for Physician Assistant Studies

Position Details:

Randolph-Macon College invites applications for a Principal Faculty member for its Physician Assistant (PA) Program. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, organized, and energetic candidate to join a team of PA educators and dedicated staff in the Department of PA Studies. This position is a 12- month appointment, effort is full-time, 1.0 FTE.

As a principal faculty member, the individual will work alongside program personnel to develop policies and curriculum related to the program, support ARC-PA compliance, and participate in mentoring, instruction, and assessment of PA students across the 24-month program. The selected individual will serve on PA Program committees such as the Curriculum Committee, Committee on Student Development and Progress, Admissions Committee, and Accreditation Committee.

Institution Information: Randolph-Macon College is a nationally-recognized residential institution of about 1800 students located in Ashland, Virginia, just north of Richmond. Founded in 1830, the college offers a broad range of academic programs, including a graduate program in PA studies.

The RMC curriculum, grounded in a liberal arts core, fosters intellectual growth and personal development, with a steadfast focus on helping students find and navigate pathways through college and to successful outcomes.

With a commitment to inclusivity and hands-on learning, Randolph-Macon College provides an extraordinary educational experience – enhanced by exceptional athletic and extracurricular activities and supportive alumni – and prepares graduates for success in their chosen fields and in their lives.

Major/Essential Functions

• Curriculum development, assessment, mapping, and revision
• Didactic and clinical course leadership
• Classroom and laboratory instruction
• Academic and professionalism advising
• Remedial instruction
• Student recruitment and retention
• Admissions
• Inter-professional education
• Development of principal faculty
• Assessment development
• Ongoing program self-assessment

Professional activity and service responsibilities comprise the remainder of effort. This position is a full-time, twelve-month appointment. The position includes the opportunity for clinical practice or professional activities related to the program. Principal faculty will receive sufficient release time and financial resources to support maintenance of certification and licensure and continuing professional development specific to PA education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written, electronic, and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in conducting and monitoring multiple time-sensitive, high-detail projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and curriculum / learning management systems
• Knowledge and experience with student admission and interviewing processes
• Knowledge of best practices in graduate medical education learning environments
• Ability to train others on processes and software applications
• Ability to engage with students, co-workers, faculty members, staff members, senior-level administrative personnel, and other stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision
• Ability to remain calm and well-organized and to adjust rapidly in an environment with frequent interruptions, unexpected deadlines, and a wide range of personalities
• Ability to devise or adopt office procedures to changing organizational needs

Training and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree relevant to graduate medical education (MMSc, MPAS, MEd, or comparable)
• 1 year of clinical practice experience
• Board certification (without interruption) and a Virginia medical license or other state license and eligibility for Virginia license
• The ability to obtain and maintain professional liability insurance coverage

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctoral degree relevant to graduate medical education (DHSc, EdD, DMSc, PhD, MD, DO, or comparable)
• Previous experience in PA education that includes classroom teaching, student assessment, or course leadership
• SACS-COC, ARC-PA, or other regional accreditation knowledge and experience
• Research experience
• Publications in scientific journals

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Qualified applicants should complete an online application at bit. ly to include uploading the required documents in one PDF attachment addressed to Erich Grant, Chair and Physician Assistant Program Director. For specific inquiries about the position, please contact Erich Grant (erichgrant@rmc.edu).