Director of Didactic Education, Physician Assistant Program
South University Austin, TX, 1220 W. Louis Henna Boulevard, Round Rock, Texas,
United States of America Req #1852
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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Benefits :
Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA/HSA
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K Match
Generous Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
includes domestic partner coverage
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Didactic Education is responsible for oversight of all aspects
of the didactic phase of the Physician Assistant Program. It is expected that
the Director of Didactic Education will provide effective leadership toward
meeting program and Student Learning Outcomes related to the pre-clinical
phase of the program.
The Director of Didactic Education will work with the Program Director and
other members of the PA Faculty to ensure that students consistently meet the
program's Student Learning Outcomes. The Director of Didactic Education will
work to ensure that the program's didactic phase is in compliance with all
ARC-PA accreditation standards pertaining to didactic training. The Director
of Didactic Education should work in synergy with his/her counteract at other
PA program campuses within South University.
The incumbent must assure that the South University philosophy is considered
in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position: quality
services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of
employees; sound economic principles; and maintenance of an environment, which
is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion.
KEY JOB ELEMENTS:
Performs Faculty responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty job
description and the Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee
Handbook.
Designs and delivers instruction in alignment with the South University
model.
Relates professional/life/industry experience to learning by continuing
professional/ technical skills development, and introducing
professional/industry perspective into courses.
Promotes student success by showing flexibility and exhibiting a passion
for teaching and students.
Serves as an instructor in the PA program, including coordinating a
minimum of 8 courses per year.
Lecturing in areas of clinical and/or professional expertise, serving as a
Small Group Facilitator.
Provides input to assist with ongoing program assessment, improvement, and
accreditation activities.
Communicates consistently and effectively with Supervisors, University
Administrators, Faculty, and other South University Departments.
Manages the learning environment through keeping accurate records and
enforcing academic policies consistent with the University,
College/School, Campus, or Online Division.
Adheres to university policies as described in the Employee Handbook, the
Faculty Supplement to the Employee Handbook, job description, or other
separate guidelines.
Remains in compliance with South University's academic policies and
procedures, educational policies, both SACSCOC and programmatic
accreditation standards, and state agency regulations.
Serves as an academic advisor and provides remedial instruction as needed.
Assists with the investigation of student problems requiring academic
actions according to South University policies and procedures.
Assists with the curriculum development and revision/process regarding the
program (as necessary).
Attends identified meetings with the Program Advisory Council (PAC),
which meets at least twice per year.
Upholds Program/Department/College initiatives designed to achieve student
outcomes, and Campus/community relations.
Serves as the Co-Chair of the PA Department's Curriculum Committee in
conjunction with counterpart(s) from other PA program(s) within the
department.
Oversees curriculum development, which includes the design and
implementation of the program's Didactic phase with the program's Student
Learning Outcomes and PA competencies.
Oversees evaluation of the didactic phase of the program to include
didactic course, student, and instructional faculty.
Works with the Program Director to coordinate recruitment of full time and
adjunct Faculty for the didactic phase of the program.
Works with the Program Director to design and implement Faculty
development initiatives for didactic instructional full time and adjunct
Faculty.
Participates in the program's admissions process to include application
review, candidate interviews, and selection meetings.
Collaborates with the Director of Clinical Education and Assistant
Director of Didactic Education on ongoing assessment of student
performance toward attaining the program's Student Learning Outcomes.
Participates in service and/or scholarly endeavors appropriate to the role
of Director of Didactic Education and PA Faculty.
Completes professional development and in‐service activities each year as
outlined in the faculty supplement.
REQUIREMENTS:
Terminal Degree as a Physician Assistant; Current NCCPA Certification;
eligible for state licensure as a PA.
Three (3) years academic experience (preferred); 5 years clinical
experience (required).
Experience in PA/Medical classroom teaching and PA Education
Administration highly (preferred).
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong interpersonal skills with student and staff populations.
Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills.
Strong computer skills. MS Office Suite. WebAdMIT
Ability to interact either effectively as a leader or as a member of a
team and work collaboratively with other departments.
Ability to listen to customers (e.g. staff, etc.) and to understand and
respond positively to their requests.
Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.
ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified
individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with
or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of
the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the
telephone, video conference, through email and other electronic means, move
about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and
visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.
South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as
a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are
committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of
ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.
Job Family All Positions
Pay Type Salary
Required Education Doctorate
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