Didactic Instructor - Department of Physician Assistant
University of Tennessee at Martin
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Organizes and leads educational activities related to classroom instruction. Provides direct teaching to students on an as needed basis. Collaborates with program leadership to develop curriculum. Works closely with the Program Director in facets of didactic education. Serves as a professional role model and mentor for Physician Assistant Studies students.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES:
- Experience teaching in graduate or undergraduate courses, and mentoring students.
- Ability to lead small teams of programmers and data analysts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCES
The University of Tennessee Health Sciences is a statewide flagship, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Sciences is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering collaborative education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UT Health Sciences contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.
Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Sciences is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UT Health Sciences spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UT Health Sciences is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.
Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.
Memphis boasts attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
About this role
The University of Tennessee Health Sciences is seeking a part-time Didactic Instructor to support its Physician Assistant Studies program in Memphis. You would organize and deliver classroom instruction to PA students, collaborate with program leadership on curriculum development, and work closely with the Program Director on educational strategy. The role also involves mentoring students and serving as a professional role model within the program.
This position requires a Master's Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. The university values candidates with prior experience teaching at the graduate or undergraduate level and a track record of mentoring students. You'll need strong written and verbal communication skills to be effective in the classroom and in working with colleagues. The job description also mentions an ability to lead small teams of programmers and data analysts, though the connection to didactic instruction is unclear from the posting.
Based in Memphis, you'd be part of UT Health Sciences' statewide network—the largest educator of health care professionals in Tennessee. The part-time arrangement may appeal to clinicians or experienced PA educators looking to contribute to graduate medical education without a full-time commitment.
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