Faculty - Medical Director

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Brenau University is an equal opportunity employer and educator. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal or state laws in its employment practices or educational programs.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Brenau University is a drug-free workplace as certified by the Georgia Workers Compensation Board. 

ELIGIBILITY: Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the confirmed start date. This includes being a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national with work authorization that doesn't require employer sponsorship. Individuals must maintain this eligibility throughout employment.

Position Summary: Medical Director/Faculty - rank TBD

Minimum Qualifications:

1. MD/DO degree. 
2. Currently or previously licensed in the state of Georgia.
3. Currently or previously certified by an ABMS- or AOA-approved specialty board.
4. Knowledge about current PA practice standards and the PA role. 
5. Academic preparation and/or experience in graduate level clinical education, including being knowledgeable in course development and strategies promoting effectiveness.
6. Previous clinical medical experience and understanding of the medical environment (minimum of 5 years of experience preferred).
7. Effective communication skills and able to use various communication tools.
8. A record of involvement within the local professional community.
9. Ability to effectively and independently work on numerous projects/tasks.
10. Ability to function well within a collegial, collaborative work environment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Specific duties of the Medical Director:

Teaching & Administration:

• Provide medical leadership to and serve as an advocate for the PA Program to the medical community.
• Assist in the development and evaluation of admissions criteria for effectiveness regarding student applicant characteristics that reinforce student, program and institutional success in advancement of students through the entire PA curriculum and attainment of professional certification.
• Assist in interviewing applicants and selecting appropriate candidates for admission to the program.
• Assist in the development, review and revision of the department’s mission statement, goals and competencies.
• Provide student instruction in area(s) of expertise.
• Assist in the development and assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Assist in the development and evaluation of both didactic and clinical year curricula by participation in the PA program’s curriculum committee and annual Faculty and Staff Retreat.
• Assist in the development and evaluation of the program curricula to allow comprehensive instruction in current NCCPA blueprint diseases/disorders and practice task areas.
• Assist in the recruitment, development, maintenance, and evaluation of clinical sites for experiential training to ensure that these sites meet accreditation standards for clinical training. Plan clinical experiences that will prepare competent practitioners for both traditional and emerging practice settings.
• Assist in the evaluation of the Program’s curricula and policies in regards to ARC-PA Accreditation Standards, including contribution to ongoing program review and self-assessment, mapping of course content and examinations, and assisting with accreditation site visits. 
• Promote professionalism by modeling such behaviors inside and outside the classroom, college and university.
• Attend departmental meetings and retreats, as required.
• Assist in evaluation of the curricula and of the program as part of ongoing programmatic self-assessment.
• Serve as an “ambassador” for the university, college, and department through participation in service activities.
• Participate in the evaluation and accurate documentation of student academic performance and professionalism, identifying “at-risk” student and assisting in the provision of remedial instruction of these students.

Scholarship: 

1. Remain current within his academic discipline.
2. Lead by example with his performance in the areas of teaching and advising students, and in participation in professional academic venues.
3. Provide input and guidance concerning the Master’s capstone research project and PA faculty scholarship efforts, as appropriate.
4. Participate in PA Program research activities in collaboration with other Brenau faculty members, as appropriate.

Community Relations Within and Outside of Brenau:

1. Represent the department within the Brenau community through committee service, attendance at University-sponsored events, and the establishment of collegial relationships with other faculty and administrators.
2. Represent the University to the community in a professional and positive way through volunteer service, participation in community events, and professional affiliations.
3. Maintain a strong and visible presence in local, state, and national professional activities. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No supervisory responsibilities required. 

Work Hours:.

• Part-time, less than 20 hours per week. Nights/weekends as needed.

Appointment Length:

• 12 months, continuous 

Environmental and Working Conditions/ Physical Demands and Aptitudes:

• Mostly Sedentary work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment related to teaching. Prolonged periods sitting and standing. worker is required to have close visual acuity to grade papers, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Must have the ability to travel short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Exerting up to 15 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Some repetitive motion.

Title IX Implications:

Responsible employee
Any employee who is not a confidential employee. Brenau University requires that all Responsible Employees MUST report any possible sexual harassment or discrimination based on sex to the Title IX Coordinator when the employee has information about conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment under Title IX or this part. Employees are encouraged to report these concerns in writing via email. When an employee or a student (or a person who has a legal right to act on behalf of a student) informs any employee (including both Responsible and Confidential employees) of the employee’s or student’s pregnancy or related conditions, that employee must promptly provide that person with the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information and inform that person that the Title IX Coordinator can coordinate specific actions to prevent sex discrimination and ensure the employee’s or student’s equal access to the Recipient’s education program or activity.

Payroll Status: 
Salary- Exempt (paid bi-weekly)

Campus Designation:

• This is an on-site position based at the Historic Gainesville Campus Downtown Center located in Gainesville, Georgia. 

Remote Work Available: 
No

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal local travel and operation of a university vehicle and/or one’s own vehicle required. Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid Georgia driver’s license, and good driving record. 

Benefits:
Dependent upon employment status, years of service and worker category. Explore all that Brenau offers for Your Health, Your Mind, Your Finances, & Our Community here: https://intranet.brenau.edu/human-resources/job-opportunities/. 

Special Requirements:Brenau University conducts various screenings to ensure a safe and secure environment. These checks are a condition of employment and may be performed at different times throughout employment. (1) Background Checks: All new hires must undergo a criminal background check. To maintain employment, individuals must have and maintain a favorable criminal history. The university may also conduct random background checks. Additional checks may be performed for certain roles. (2) Credit Checks: required for positions that handle university funds or credit cards or as otherwise required. (3) Motor Vehicle and Driving Checks: employees who operate a university vehicle or drive on university business must have a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) run as part of the new hire process or as the requirement to drive is added to job responsibilities. To be approved for university travel, employees must meet the following criteria: be at least 21 years old, have and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license, and have and maintain a good driving record. As a condition of employment, employees must report any arrest (within five days of its occurrence) to the Office of Human Resources, including traffic violations for those listed on our auto insurance policy. Disclosure of subsequent legal action (conviction, dismissal of charges, etc.) must also be reported to the Office of Human Resources. It will be evaluated considering continued employment with the immediate supervisor. (4) Drug Screening: pre-employment/post-offer drug screens and random drug screens are performed for certain sensitive positions. Random drug screens are also performed on those who travel regularly, or those who operate a university vehicle. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug screening.

Additional Requirements:
Subject to random criminal history background checks.

Time-Off & Blackout Dates:Time-off requests and university blackout periods are managed through the direct supervisor and the ADP employee portal. Blackout periods for the Department of PA Studies include the first week of January due to orientation of the newly matriculated class and the first and second week of December for boot camp and the Department Retreat. 

Licensure Requirements:
Proof of any professional degree, license, or certification (collectively, “Credentials”) required to competently perform the work for which the employee is hired must have been submitted at the time of application for the position. Discovery during the course of employee’s employment that applicable Credentials have lapsed, been terminated, were misrepresented, or were falsified may result in immediate termination of employee’s employment.

All positions will be filled pending budgetary review.