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
https://bit.ly/4jLgpYP 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).
