School of PA Medicine Principal Faculty

School of PA Medicine: Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc)

Assistant/Associate Professor: Faculty  

University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, Virginia.  

The College of Medical Science, School of PA Medicine invites applications for a full-time (12 month) assistant/associate professor, clinical track, residential position. This position will work directly with the DMSc leadership team for the innovative and visionary doctorate education for PAs wishing to advance their academic credentials with emphasis in leadership and advanced clinical medicine. The candidate selected for this position will engage in teaching, scholarship, and service activities consistent with the requirements of the School of PA Medicine and the College of Medical Science, collaborate with local community agencies and healthcare providers, and actively pursue involvement in professional organizations at the regional, state, national, and international levels. 

 

Qualifications: 

• NCCPA certified PA 
• Virginia PA license or eligible for licensure 
• Minimum of a doctoral degree in health related field. 
• Greater than 7 years of clinical experience
• Experience teaching in a PA program or Medical School required 
• Experience with developing/working managing online curriculum 
• Experience in communities with multi-cultural and multi-lingual students and healthcare providers
• Teaching, scholarship, and service interests in diverse communities
• Strong commitment to underserved populations and improving healthcare access  

 Job Responsibilities:

• Assists the DMSc Program Director and Associate Program Director in the organization, administration, continuous and periodic review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the program
• Assists in the preparation of administrative reports as requested and assigned by the Program Director
• Assists in development, review, and revision of both the school mission statement and the DMSc mission statement
• Participates in the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the curriculum
• Course Director for assigned courses in the Doctor of Medical Science degree program.
• Course Lead and/or Concentration Lead in the Doctor of Medical Science degree program
• Strong contributor to the growth of the College of Medical Science in regards to curricular and program development
• Assists in the coordination and scheduling of all courses and classes
• Reviews the Student Handbook annually
• Schedules and assists with student remediation as needed
• Assists in the interview and selection of faculty members
• Provides for the continuous review and update of all course materials and learning objectives
• Provides security for all course and examination materials
• Assists with the maintenance and coordination of the course schedule with the staff team
• Provides assistance with the ongoing assessment and review of the curriculum each semester
• Reviews instruments for student and faculty course evaluations
• Assists in other duties as assigned by the Program Director
• Attends all scheduled staff and faculty meetings
• Assists with coordination and assessment of the function of all adjunct faculty
• Teaches online Doctor of Medical Science courses with which he/she has demonstrated competence and/or experience
• Teaches Masters of PA Medicine courses with which he/she has demonstrated competence and/or experience to be delivered through hybrid model of focused onsite instruction followed by online course delivery (when feasible within curriculum)  
• Mentoring and advising responsibility within the master’s and doctoral research projects 

Work Remotely: No

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 send the following 1) a statement of teaching philosophy, 2) a current CV, 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness, 4) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement outlining how you approach diversity, equity, and inclusion in your work, 5) graduate transcripts and 6) names of three work references. References will be checked prior to employment. Please send the information to the University of Lynchburg Attn: Jeremy welsh, Dean, College of Medical Science, 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA, 24501 or email to welsh.jm@lynchburg.edu. For more information about the University of Lynchburg, visit our website at www.lynchburg.edu. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] 

 

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.

Application review begins immediately and will continue until position is filled. Salary, rank, and faculty status are commensurate with experience and educational credentials. Candidate must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the University.

 

Interested candidates should send a letter of application, and a current vita to:

 

Dr. Jeremy M. Welsh, DHSc, JD, PA-C, DFAAPA

Dean, College of Medical Science

School of PA Medicine

1501 Lakeside Drive

Lynchburg, VA 24501

welsh.jm@lynchburg.edu