Assistant School Principal jobs in Gulfport, MS

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should include:

• Cover letter summarizing academic preparation and professional experience
  
• Curriculum vitae
  
• Official transcripts of all graduate level coursework
  
• List of three (3) academic and/or professional references (no letters required)  
  

To ensure full consideration, complete application materials should be submitted by January 9th, 2024. 

Review will continue until the position is filled.

Please contact Chris Tuey at chris.tuey@usm.edu with any questions.
 
Job Summary 
This twelve-month, tenure-track position requires teaching graduate courses in the Physician Assistant Studies degree program. Development of a programmatic line of research leading to referred publication and participation in program, school, university and community activities are required. This is a new program that will need to be developed between programmatic faculty and the School of Health Professions prior to the first cohort of students being admitted.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

1. Teaches graduate students in a variety of courses in Physician Assistant Studies. Teaching includes preparation of course materials such as syllabi, course content, homework assignments, and handouts; evaluation and grading of students’ class work, assignments, and papers; acts as academic advisor for groups of students; maintains student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
2. Curriculum development, organization, and evaluation in preparation for initial and ongoing accreditation requirements.
3. Communicates any concerns or issues with the course coordinator, program coordinator or school director.
4. Submits course specific documentation as scheduled.
5. Clearly communicates course requirements to students.
6. Develops exam questions, contributes to question banks, participates in post-exam evaluation of exam content, and proctors exams as needed.
7. Maintains office hours to assure availability to assigned students for support including but not limited to advisement, exam review, required remediation, and summative evaluations.
8. Participates in required PA program accreditation self-study activities, and in departmental tasks such as admissions, curriculum, and remediation committees.
9. Pursues research and scholarly activity designed to result in peer-reviewed publication, professional presentations, and external funding.
10. Participates in service opportunities that impact the university community, professional community, and/or local community.
11. Participates in the shared governance of the University, college, and school through various opportunities for engagement on campus.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.