The adjunct faculty member within the School of Physician Assistant Studies will be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the PA 5114 Pharmacology & Medical Therapeutics I (Spring semester - 4 credit hours) and PA 5214 Pharmacology and Medical Therapeutics II (Summer semester - 4 credit hours), ensuring alignment with program goals and accreditation standards. Additionally, the adjunct faculty member will serve as a critical team member, collectively and collaboratively supporting the mission of the PA program and Lipscomb University.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for all aspects of course delivery, assessment, and coordination of the applicable courses. Additional duties and responsibilities are as follows.:

• Teaching:
  • Teaching: providing student instruction
  • Assessment: evaluating student performance
  • Remediation: assuring the availability of remedial instruction and subsequent reassessment
• Service:
  • Curriculum Development: designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the curriculum, particularly as it relates to the assigned courses.
• Other:
  • Engaging in other activities as assigned by the program director
• Education
  • Required:
    • Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies,
    • Doctor of Medicine/Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or
    • Doctor of Pharmacy
  • Preferred:
    • Doctor of Pharmacy
• Experience
  • Required:
    • Minimum one year of documented clinical experience in the area of instruction,
    • Current NCCPA certification, current Board Certification from ABMS or AOA-related specialty, if applicable, and
    • Licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of TN as a PA, MD, DO, or PharmD
  • Preferred:
    • Previous involvement in higher education (e.g., PA education)
    • Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification
• Job-Related Knowledge and Skills:
  • Qualified through academic preparation and/or experience to teach assigned subjects
  • Knowledgeable in course content and effective in teaching assigned subjects
  • Organizational skills, handling and directing multiple and complex assignments and projects
  • A high degree of initiative and self-regulation
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Passion for student advocacy
  • A solid commitment to the mission of the Physician Assistant program and Lipscomb University