Job Description Summary

The College of Health Professions is one of six colleges of South Carolina’s only academic health center and is among the largest colleges by student numbers at MUSC. Established in 1966, and with over fifty years of history educating thousands of students from the state of South Carolina and beyond, the College of Health Professions is a national leader in education, intellectual discovery, and research. Located in beautiful Charleston, on the campus of the historic, and nationally recognized Medical University of South Carolina, our college advances student learning through a dedicated and stellar faculty by promoting diversity, and by constantly assessing our programs and activities to better serve our students, our community, and the world at large.

This Principal Faculty role at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Physician Assistant (PA) Program is a full-time position focused on teaching, curriculum development, student mentorship, and scholarly activities. The faculty member will deliver didactic and clinical education, contribute to accreditation processes, and engage in interprofessional collaboration. The position includes opportunities for clinical practice and requires participation in program events, admissions, and university committees. Faculty members are expected to foster strong relationships with students, ensure high-quality educational experiences for students, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the PAS program.

This is a non-tenured track position. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000228 CHP - PA

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or a related field

• Current NCCPA certification (if a PA) or appropriate licensure/certification in a relevant healthcare profession

• Eligibility for professional licensure/certification in South Carolina and healthcare discipline as applicable

• At least three years of clinical experience in a relevant healthcare field

• Excellent communication, organizational, self-motivation, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

The most competitive candidates will have:

• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DHSc, or equivalent) in education, leadership, or a clinical field

• Previous experience in PA education, including clinical precepting, teaching, administrative, or leadership roles

• Record of scholarly contributions (e.g., publications, presentations) in PA education or clinical practice

• Experience with ARC-PA accreditation, site visits, or program self-studies

Work Environment

• On-site at MUSC’s Charleston campus

• Occasional evenings or weekends for admissions events, faculty meetings, or student activities

• Collaborative environment with faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals across the university

Reporting

The Full-time Faculty reports to the PAS Program Director. Performance evaluations will be conducted by the Program Director with input from the Chair and Dean.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• All program faculty share responsibility for the following:

  • Developing, reviewing, and revising as necessary the program’s mission statement, goals, and competencies
  • Selecting applicants for admission to the PA program
  • Providing student instruction
  • Evaluating student performance
  • Academic counseling of students
  • Assuring the availability of remedial instruction
  • Designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the curriculum
  • Evaluating the program

• Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of summative assessments

• Engage in professional service at the local, state, or national level to represent and advance the PA profession and program

• Engage in scholarly activities, including research, publications, and presentations

• Serve on program, college, and university committees as needed

• Participate in program graduation and white coat ceremonies

• Contribute to the ongoing self-study and accreditation processes for the PA program

• Participate in professional development activities to maintain clinical and educational expertise

• Clinical practice release time, up to 0.2 FTE

Qualified candidates must apply online through MUSC Human Resources https://musc.career-pages.com and provide documentation as requested including a cover letter, and a current curriculum vitae. Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Chair of the Seach Committee: Dr. Joshua Stone PhD stonjosh@musc.edu

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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