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Qualifications:  The Director of Didactic Education and Principal Faculty, Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine (Clinician Educator) position is a 12-month full-time non-tenure track clinical faculty appointment with administrative responsibilities.  The individual should hold a master’s degree, preferably a doctorate.  Individuals not in possession of a master’s degree, but with exceptional educational and/or clinical experience may be considered with the expectation that at least a master’s degree be completed as a condition of continued employment.  PA Principal Faculty must hold current NCCPA certification, and must be licensed to practice in the State of California. Non-Physician Assistants may be considered for this role, but must have appropriate degrees and/or credentials that are related to their area of expertise at the master’s degree level or higher.  Qualified candidates must have a minimum of three years clinical experience and a minimum of 5 years teaching experience preferably in a physician assistant education.  Faculty must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and should demonstrate consistency in: interpersonal, leadership, and management skills. The University is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.

Director of Didactic Education Job Responsibilities:  The Director of Didactic Education is responsible for oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with the Program Director.  Faculty should chair the curriculum committee and accreditation self-study committee that focuses on curriculum.  Additional responsibilities include:

Serve as principal leader in Program Director’s absenceProvide mentoring to faculty related to teaching, course direction and other related teaching activitiesOversee, monitor and maintain the curriculum including curricular mapping.Supervise and recommend curriculum revisions as neededSupervise the calendar for all curricular activitiesWork with the Program Director to develop, provide or identify appropriate faculty development opportunitiesSupport the program in meeting accreditation requirementsServe as the primary program spokesperson with university curricular changes, surveys, etc.Review annual faculty and course evaluations and support quality improvement across both areasEncourage educational research and state/national presentations by facultyTrack performance of students during didactic phaseProvide oversight and guidance to course directors

Recommend and implement revisions to program policies and procedures related to the program curriculum.

Principal Faculty Job Responsibilities:  Principal Faculty are charged with insuring that all student and course-related activities are delivered in a means that is consistent with Program and University policies.  Principal Faculty responsibilities include:

Collaboration in all Program policies and decision-making processesDeveloping, reviewing, and revising as necessary the Program’s mission statementTeaching in the didactic and clinical phases of the ProgramProvision of remedial instruction as neededCourse instructional design, development, implementation, and coordinationEvaluation and assessment of studentsEvaluation and assessment of curriculum and programStudent advisement and counselingScholarly activities, e.g., research, professional presentations, etc.Service to the Program and University, e.g., committees, volunteerism, etc.Participation in the selection process of entering studentsParticipation in grant related activitiesKnowledge regarding all facets of, and participation in, the ARC-PA accreditation processAssist in clinical site development and monitoring as neededComputer skills, e.g., Excel, Microsoft Word, etc.Learning Support ServicesEvaluation of student challenges related to academic performanceProvide counseling and guidance related to study skills, time management, content understandingProvide above support services to students throughout didactic and clinical phases of curriculumCollaborate with program course directors and university resources if needed, based on student learning needs

Program Principal Faculty who serve as course directors have the following additional responsibilities:Organization of the courseScheduling of lecturesAnalyzing all course related data to ensure that learner outcomes are achievedGenerate an annual report that reflects the strengths and weaknesses of the courseStudent assessment, and counseling regarding course progress and referral to the Student Progress Committee as appropriate

All other duties as assigned.

The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $135,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.  Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.