UNIV – Open Rank Faculty/Division Director – Masters of Science in Pathologists’ Assistant Studies – College of Health Professions, Department of Clinical Sciences - MUSC

Job Description SummaryThe College of Health Professions at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites applications for the inaugural program director for the Masters of Science of Pathology Assistant Studies Program. This individual...

Job Description Summary

The College of Health Professions at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites applications for the inaugural program director for the Masters of Science of Pathology Assistant Studies Program. This individual will be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the MSPATH curriculum as well as operational oversight of the program. Operational oversight includes maintenance of accreditation, fiscal management, and providing strategic direction of the program. This position does include a faculty clinical practice requirement.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC005382 CHP - PathA

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 PathA division is housed in the Department of Clinical Sciences, an interprofessional department that also contains Anesthesia for Nurses, Cardiovascular Perfusion, Physician Assistant Studies, Genetic Counseling, and Healthcare Studies programs. This provides opportunities for interprofessional instruction, research, and scholarship. The Program Director/Division Director reports to the Chair, Department of Clinical Sciences. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience.

The ideal candidate must:

• hold a minimum of a master’s degree from an accredited PathA program;
• have current certification as a Pathologist Assistant;
• have a minimum of 3 years as a certified Pathologist Assistant;
• have at least two years of teaching experience; and
• be eligible to practice as a Pathologist Assistant in South Carolina.

The College seeks candidates who possess strong academic and clinical teaching experience. Excellent leadership skills, engagement in the field of pathology assistant, and the ability to work collaboratively are essential.

The College of Health Professions is one of six colleges of South Carolina’s only academic health center and is among the largest colleges by student numbers at MUSC.  Established in 1966, and with over fifty years of history educating thousands of students from the state of South Carolina and beyond, the College of Health Professions is a national leader in education, intellectual discovery, and research. Located in beautiful Charleston, on the campus of the historic, and nationally recognized Medical University of South Carolina, our college advances student learning through a dedicated and stellar faculty by promoting diversity, and by constantly assessing our programs and activities to better serve our students, our community, and the world at large.

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)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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