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Open Rank Faculty in Physician Assistant Program
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Open Rank Faculty in Physician Assistant Program
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Job ID:
288397
Location:
Augusta University, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Job Summary Position # 20000281. The College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University has a full‑time opening for a Physician Assistant (PA) educator and principal faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in the Physician Assistant Department/Master of Physician Assistant Program. The role includes mentoring students as an advisor and small group leader year‑round. Teaching effort includes directing, coordinating, grading several courses within the PA curriculum over the course of a year, as well as direct lecture in the classroom.
Abilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Detail‑oriented
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Responsibilities
Teaching, conducting student small group, precepting students, advising students, mentoring students, supervising research practicum for students.
Participate in service to the department, college, institution, and/or community.
Submit publications for acceptance in peer‑reviewed journals. Present at professional seminars and conferences. Search and apply for extramural and intramural grants relevant to our program.
Participate in clinical practice concurrent with student instruction.
Required Qualifications Masters degree in Physician Assistant with three (3) years minimum as a clinically practicing PA‑C; OR Bachelor degree in Physician Assistant with ten (10) years minimum as a clinically practicing PA‑C and a commitment to invest in (self‑sponsored) and earn a Master level degree in a field pertinent to PA education within 3 years of joining the faculty.
Assistant Professor – early‑level career faculty member 0‑4 years experience in related field.
Associate Professor – mid‑level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.
Professor – senior‑level career faculty member with 10 or more years of experience in related field to include five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience. Per Board of Regents (BOR) policy, Professors must have a terminal degree.
Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions: consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements for institutional accreditation; evidence of ability as a teacher; evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned; successful experience (waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.
Shift/Salary/Benefits This position is fiscal year based and works year‑round. Full‑time equivalent (FTE) is 1.0.
Salary and compensation for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements and subject to availability of funds. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Full‑time employees employed more than 6 months are considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and based on experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc., while also considering internal equity and market data.
Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual promotion and tenure process (typically five‑year increments). For more information on ranks, review the promotion and tenure website: https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php.
College/Department Information The College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University trains and educates today's health care professionals: therapists, technicians, administrators, managers, and assistants who form the backbone of our workforce. As the nation's population ages and increasingly struggles with chronic disease and disability, as well as health care reform, our mission of educating premier health care professionals has never been more vital. We stay on the leading edge of national trends and advances in science, technology, and professionalism. In just the last decade, we have expanded our graduate programs nearly 250 percent, bolstered our clinical mission, and multiplied our research initiatives threefold. Our students enjoy clinical opportunities across Georgia. We were an early proponent of interdisciplinary and distance education, and we continue to lead the way with our innovative programs.
About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world‑class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values ensure Augusta University is an institution like no other. Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real‑world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state. USG's Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct support integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect.
Location 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. Candidates may also need to provide a credit check and, for positions requiring vehicle use, motor vehicle reports. Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degrees and post‑secondary transcripts; foreign‑trained candidates also must provide educational/credential evaluation. Employees must uphold cybersecurity and privacy policies regarding sensitive information.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply To be considered, please apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals. Upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.
Other Information This position also promotes a customer‑friendly environment and provides superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees.
To Apply Visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=288397&PostingSeq=1
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Open Rank Faculty in Physician Assistant Program
role at
Inside Higher Ed
Job ID:
288397
Location:
Augusta University, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Job Summary Position # 20000281. The College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University has a full‑time opening for a Physician Assistant (PA) educator and principal faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in the Physician Assistant Department/Master of Physician Assistant Program. The role includes mentoring students as an advisor and small group leader year‑round. Teaching effort includes directing, coordinating, grading several courses within the PA curriculum over the course of a year, as well as direct lecture in the classroom.
Abilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Detail‑oriented
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Responsibilities
Teaching, conducting student small group, precepting students, advising students, mentoring students, supervising research practicum for students.
Participate in service to the department, college, institution, and/or community.
Submit publications for acceptance in peer‑reviewed journals. Present at professional seminars and conferences. Search and apply for extramural and intramural grants relevant to our program.
Participate in clinical practice concurrent with student instruction.
Required Qualifications Masters degree in Physician Assistant with three (3) years minimum as a clinically practicing PA‑C; OR Bachelor degree in Physician Assistant with ten (10) years minimum as a clinically practicing PA‑C and a commitment to invest in (self‑sponsored) and earn a Master level degree in a field pertinent to PA education within 3 years of joining the faculty.
Assistant Professor – early‑level career faculty member 0‑4 years experience in related field.
Associate Professor – mid‑level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.
Professor – senior‑level career faculty member with 10 or more years of experience in related field to include five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience. Per Board of Regents (BOR) policy, Professors must have a terminal degree.
Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions: consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements for institutional accreditation; evidence of ability as a teacher; evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned; successful experience (waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.
Shift/Salary/Benefits This position is fiscal year based and works year‑round. Full‑time equivalent (FTE) is 1.0.
Salary and compensation for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements and subject to availability of funds. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Full‑time employees employed more than 6 months are considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and based on experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc., while also considering internal equity and market data.
Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual promotion and tenure process (typically five‑year increments). For more information on ranks, review the promotion and tenure website: https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php.
College/Department Information The College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University trains and educates today's health care professionals: therapists, technicians, administrators, managers, and assistants who form the backbone of our workforce. As the nation's population ages and increasingly struggles with chronic disease and disability, as well as health care reform, our mission of educating premier health care professionals has never been more vital. We stay on the leading edge of national trends and advances in science, technology, and professionalism. In just the last decade, we have expanded our graduate programs nearly 250 percent, bolstered our clinical mission, and multiplied our research initiatives threefold. Our students enjoy clinical opportunities across Georgia. We were an early proponent of interdisciplinary and distance education, and we continue to lead the way with our innovative programs.
About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world‑class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values ensure Augusta University is an institution like no other. Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real‑world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state. USG's Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct support integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect.
Location 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. Candidates may also need to provide a credit check and, for positions requiring vehicle use, motor vehicle reports. Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degrees and post‑secondary transcripts; foreign‑trained candidates also must provide educational/credential evaluation. Employees must uphold cybersecurity and privacy policies regarding sensitive information.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply To be considered, please apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals. Upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.
Other Information This position also promotes a customer‑friendly environment and provides superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees.
To Apply Visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=288397&PostingSeq=1
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