UNIV - Basic Sciences Faculty (Pharmacology or Anatomy & Physiology) – Division of Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) - Hybrid

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Clinical Sciences invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenured open-rank faculty to serve as Basic Sciences faculty for the hybrid synchronous and asynchronous format of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) program. This 7-semester PAS program is a blend of online and on-campus activities that provide a similar curriculum to the residential program. This hybrid position allows the faculty member to live remotely from campus; however, PAS faculty members must be able to travel and stay in Charleston for designated periods for teaching and required program events.

Candidates for the Assistant, Associate, or Full, must have a proven track record of teaching, advising, research/scholarship and service, consistent with MUSC-ranked faculty. The MUSC University is unable to employ remote workers in certain states due to the states’ respective regulatory requirements and stipulations that are not operationally feasible for our organization.  These states include Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. Candidates residing in Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, New Jersey, New Mexico, or West Virginia may be considered on a case-by-case basis with institutional approval. Remote positions are not available in U.S. territories or international locations.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC005386 CHP - PA Hybrid

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Basic Sciences Faculty member will provide instruction and course leadership in either Pharmacology or Anatomy & Physiology within the PA Hybrid Program. Candidates may specialize in one discipline based on expertise. Responsibilities include teaching, course development, student assessment, and participation in accreditation and continuous quality improvement processes. Ensures alignment with program competencies and compliance with Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant standards, including B2 and D1.04.

• Pharmacology Track: Serve as primary instructor for a four-course pharmacology sequence totaling 11 credit hours delivered across the ~15-month didactic phase using hybrid modalities.
• Anatomy & Physiology Track: Serve as primary instructor for anatomy and physiology content across the didactic curriculum, including foundational and systems-based instruction with clinical integration.

Key Responsibilities (All Faculty)

• Serve as course director and primary instructor within assigned discipline
• Develop, deliver, and update lectures, learning materials, and assessments
• Ensure horizontal and vertical integration across the curriculum (B2 alignment)
• Maintain consistency across hybrid delivery modalities (asynchronous, synchronous, immersion)
• Design and implement valid, reliable, and standardized student assessments
• Monitor student performance; provide feedback, advising, and remediation
• Collaborate with faculty to support curricular integration across courses and phases
• Participate in CQI processes, including outcomes analysis and course improvement
• Ensure course design (syllabi, outcomes, objectives, assessments, grading) aligns with program competencies and accreditation expectations
• Ensure comparable and equivalent instruction, learning experiences, and assessment outcomes across all hybrid and distributed environments
• Conduct frequent, objective evaluation of student performance and participate in timely remediation processes
• Participate in program self-assessment, outcomes analysis, and continuous quality improvement activities
• Contribute to student advising, admissions, and support activities

Accreditation, Compliance, and Documentation (ARC-PA Aligned)

• Develop and maintain course syllabi in compliance with ARC-PA Standard D1.04
• Ensure content meets ARC-PA B2 didactic curriculum requirements
• Contribute to accreditation documentation (self-study, annual reports, site visit prep)
• Participate in internal audits and continuous compliance monitoring
• Maintain accurate course records, assessment data, and student performance documentation
• Support program leadership in maintaining ongoing accreditation readiness

Minimum Requirements

• Terminal or professional degree in a relevant field (PhD, PA, PharmD, MD, or DO)
• NCCPA certification (if PA) or appropriate board certification/licensure (if applicable)
• Eligible for South Carolina licensure (if applicable)
• Minimum 2–3 years teaching experience in anatomy & physiology or pharmacology in a PA, medical, or health professions program
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in assigned discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD, PharmD, DMSc, or equivalent)
• Experience teaching in PA education programs
• Experience in hybrid or online education delivery
• Familiarity with ARC-PA standards and accreditation processes
• Experience with learning management systems and instructional technologies

Core Competencies

• Subject matter expertise (Pharmacology or Anatomy & Physiology)
• Instructional design and curriculum integration
• Assessment and evaluation methods
• Accreditation and compliance awareness (ARC-PA B2, D1.04)
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Data-driven continuous improvement

Supervision

• Reports to: Didactic Director or Program Director
• Supervises: None (may mentor adjunct faculty or guest lecturers)

Work Environment / Expectations

• Primarily remote position with participation in required on-site immersion experiences
• Standard faculty workload including teaching, service, and scholarship expectations

Application Process

Apply via MUSC Careers portal. Submit CV, cover letter, and professional references.

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)

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