Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Didactic Staff Assistant
Department
Physician Assistant Program Chattanooga
Position Category
Staff Full Time
Job Description
The Didactic Education Assistant is a key member of the Physician Assistant (PA) Programs administrative team
Required Qualifications
Experience working in healthcare education, education, or research environment. Familiarity with statitistical analysis or research Strong organizational, technical, and communication skills. Associate or bachelors degree in public health, statistics, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Campus
Chattanooga
Job Duty
Job Duty
Provide administrative support to the Didactic Director of Education and didactic faculty in the implementation and management of the PA program didactic curriculum
Job Duty
Assist with the coordination and organization of didactic courses and instructional activities, including scheduling, classroom preparation, and distribution of course materials
Job Duty
Support the management of course documentation, including syllabi, learning objectives, lecture materials, and course resources within the program s learning management system
Job Duty
Assist faculty with exam preparation, formatting, distribution, and secure storage of assessments
Job Duty
Provide administrative assistance for course evaluations, exam reviews, and other instructional activities
Job Duty
Maintain organized records of didactic curriculum materials, assessment documents, and program evaluation data
Job Duty
Assist with coordination of faculty meetings, curriculum meetings, and accreditation-related activities, including preparation of meeting materials and documentation of minutes
Job Duty
Support communication with students, faculty, and university departments regarding didactic curriculum activities and scheduling
Job Duty
Assist with maintaining educational technology and classroom resources used in didactic instruction
Job Duty
Provide primary administrative support for the Director of Assessment for continuous quality improvement activities
Job Duty
Assist with collection, organization, and tracking of program evaluation data, including course evaluations, exam performance data, and student feedback
Job Duty
Support the preparation of assessment reports and data summaries used for internal program review and accreditation reporting
Job Duty
Maintain organized documentation related to the program s self-assessment plan and ARC-PA accreditation requirements
Job Duty
Assist faculty and program leadership with data entry, record maintenance, and documentation needed for accreditation evidence and program review
Job Duty
Track completion of faculty assessment activities, course reviews, and curriculum improvement initiatives
Job Duty
Provide administrative support for faculty research and scholarly activities
Job Duty
Assist with literature searches, formatting manuscripts, preparing presentation materials, and organizing research documentation as directed by faculty
Job Duty
Support coordination of research meetings, project timelines, and documentation of scholarly work
Job Duty
Assist faculty with tracking publications, presentations, and scholarly output for program reporting
Job Duty
Provide administrative assistance related to institutional research compliance processes, when applicable
Job Duty
Provide day-to-day administrative support to didactic faculty, including assistance with scheduling meetings, coordinating course activities, and managing instructional materials
Job Duty
Assist with coordination of student academic activities, including review sessions, course communications, and distribution of instructional resources
Job Duty
Respond to routine inquiries from students and faculty regarding didactic curriculum logistics and scheduling
Job Duty
Assist faculty with course organization and administrative tasks to support efficient delivery of instruction
Job Duty
Support program faculty and leadership in program events, meetings, and academic activities
Job Duty
Assist with preparation and coordination of program retreats, faculty development sessions, and accreditation-related events
Job Duty
Participate in program and university activities as assigned
Job Duty
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the PA program mission and the University mission
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S05314P
Job Open Date
05/19/2026
Job Close Date
09/19/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Quicklink for Posting
https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/44583
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