Principal Faculty - Clinical Phase

Search Contact : Erich Grant, MMS, PA-CEmail : erichgrant@rmc.eduPART-TIME OR FULL-TIMEPosition Summary : 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 growing team of PA educators and dedicated staff in the Department of PA Studies. This position is a 12-month appointment with academic rank. Effort is flexible, from 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) up to 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) is available. As a principal faculty member with responsibilities in the preclinical and clinical phases of the Program, the individual will work alongside program personnel to support ARC-PA compliance, participate in didactic coursework and student evaluation, recruit and retain clinical preceptors, provide faculty development to the clinical preceptors, and perform ongoing site monitoring at each Supervised Clinical Practice Experience (SCPE) site. 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, founded in 1830, is a selective, primarily residential liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 1650 students located in the northern suburbs of Richmond, Virginia. It is 90 miles south of Washington, DC and 15 miles north of Richmond. The College seeks employees committed to advancing inclusion and equity and to cultivating a community that welcomes all people, regardless of race, gender, disability, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or gender expression.Major / Essential Functions :

• Recruitment and support of clinical preceptors
• Supervised Clinical Practice Experience (SCPE) site evaluation and monitoring
• Curriculum development, assessment / mapping and revision
• Classroom and laboratory instruction
• Academic and professionalism advising
• Remedial instruction
• Student recruitment and retention
• Admissions
• Inter-professional education
• Assessment development and execution
• Ongoing program self-assessmentProfessional activity and service responsibilities comprise the remainder of effort. The position includes opportunities for clinical practice or professional activities related to the program.Minimum qualifications :
• A master's degree relevant to graduate medical education (MMSc, MPAS, MEd, or comparable)
• 3 years 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 coveragePreferred qualifications :
• A doctoral degree relevant to graduate medical education (DHSc, EdD, DMSc, PhD, MD, DO, or comparable)
• Previous experience in PA education
• ARC-PA or other accreditation knowledge and experience
• Research experience
• Publications in scientific journalsBenefits : This position is a 12-month appointment with academic rank. Effort is variable, 20-40 hours per week. Salary and benefits commensurate with effort, experience, and qualifications. Overall compensation is highly-competitive based on the latest (2024) PAEA metrics. Start date is negotiable and relocation assistance is available.Application Procedures : A complete application must include the following :
• Letter of application that addresses the position qualifications;
• Current curriculum vitae;
• A brief (one page) statement of educational philosophy;
• A brief (one page) summary of teaching experience or accomplishments;
• A brief (one page) statement of research interests;
• A brief (one page) statement describing past, present, and planned future contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion;
• The names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must be able to address teaching experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching reference in your letter of application). Please do not ask references to submit letters of recommendation; the committee will conduct reference checks by phone.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 / 4gtWWXH to include uploading the required documents in one PDF attachment addressed to Soraya Johnson, Program Administrative Coordinator. For specific inquiries about the position, please contact Erich Grant (erichgrant@rmc.edu).Randolph-Macon College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities. Learn More