Assistant/Associate Professor- Physician Assistant Program

Assistant/Associate Professor- Physician Assistant Program - 2300000285 

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 the time of appointment shall be commensurate with credentials and experience.

The UTHSC Physician Assistant Program admitted their first class in 2014 and is the only public physician assistant program in the state of Tennessee. To date, the program has a > 95% graduation rate and first-time PANCE pass rate. 

Responsibilities

• Teaching in areas as per the PAN CE Blueprint (2019 edition). Teaching responsibilities may not be in the area of clinical practice or courses previously taught
• 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

 

Required 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).
• A 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 CV to include a teaching portfolio, teaching philosophy and all courses that you have taught and/or served as a director.

Application Process 
Qualified individuals should submit a curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy or teaching portfolio, professional references, and letter of interest outlining qualifications, credentials, professional interests, and accomplishments that can contribute to the success of the UTHSC PA Program. These materials can be sent to:

Kristopher Maday, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA 
Chair - Faculty Search Committee 
Program Director, Associate Professor 
[email protected] 

University of Tennessee Health Science Center 

Established in 1911, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the state's flagship academic health university, and is located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Memphis, TN. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center's Memphis campus (http://www.uthsc.edu/aboututhsc/) comprises six colleges - Health Professions, Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. The Memphis Core Teaching Hospitals include: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Methodist Healthcare, Regional One Health, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Baptist Memorial Health Care, Memphis VA Medical Center and St. Francis Hospital. UTHSC has a long and rich tradition of accomplishments in basic, clinical and translational research in a wide variety of disciplines focused on the health issues that impact our community, our region, the state of Tennessee and the world. UTHSC investigators are supported by both government grants and private funding. The Cancer Center Building opened in 2007 and is the Mid-South's only adult cancer research facility, housing 32 research laboratories and more than 65 scientists. The 140,000-square foot Translational Science Research Building opened in 2016 which currently houses~ 40 investigators who are focused on cardiovascular and related diseases. In fiscal 2016, UTHSC generated ~$100 million in sponsored programs, including NIH and grants from private foundations. See http://www.uthsc.edu/research/ for more information. The UT system has a combined student enrollment of more than 49,000 students, over 360,000 alumni, and a total endowment that tops $1 billion. 

Memphis, TN

Memphis is an exciting city that offers visitors and residents opportunities for a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities (http://www.memphistn.govNisitorsNisiting-Memphis). Memphis has a rich history that is celebrated with the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, Graceland, and the Children's Museum. Memphis has a long heritage of music and it is home of the Blues and the birthplace of rock and roll. It hosts jazz festivals, Beale Street and Sun Studios. Memphis is the Barbecue (BBQ) pork capitol of the world, and hosts the Memphis in May International Festival and World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest. In sports, Memphis is home to the Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) basketball team, the Memphis Redbirds (AAA) baseball affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, and the various collegiate sports of the University of Memphis. Memphis has many outdoor experiences ranging from Shelby Farms Greenline, hiking, water activities, bicycle friendly lanes, and jogging paths. It has the outstanding Memphis Zoo which was voted one of America's Top 10 by Fodor's travel and has an easily accessed international airport. The city has several theaters, the Memphis Ballet and Memphis Symphony. It has diverse and eclectic neighborhoods and affordable housing of various types with no state income tax.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations. 

In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 920 Madison Avenue, Suite 825, Memphis, Tennessee 38 I 63, telephone 901-448-7382 (V/TTY available). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity. 

 

Job
  Faculty 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-Memphis 
Organization
  Physician Assistant 
Campus/Institute  Memphis 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Job Posting
  Oct 16, 2023, 12:46:36 PM