Associate Director of Clinical Education

The Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Charleston Southern University is seeking a qualified candidate who will participate in clinical instruction and assessment, admissions, advising, and evaluation of the program. Ideal candidates would have a minimum of three years’ experience as a practicing PA/MD/DO and would have experience in higher education. This is a 12-month full-time position, which reports to the Director of Clinical Education (DCE). 

Responsiblities

• Oversee assessment of the clinical phase of the program, including End of Rotation (EOR) exams, rotation assignments, and elective presentations.
• Oversee, plan, and document the remediation efforts of the clinical year, including EOR exams and preparations for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE).
• Perform student exam analysis and data tracking to identify internal benchmarks for student success.
• Support and collaborate with DCE for all Call Back Day and clinical year responsibilities.
• Participate in ongoing clinical site development planning to ensure the program has adequate clinical sites.
• Conduct site visits and communicate with preceptors as needed in collaboration with the DCE.
• Serve as course director and primary instructor for the Graduate Project I and II course series.
• Oversee the Master’s Thesis Project and the Summative Evaluation, which are part of the Graduate Project II course.
• Review and revise the mission statement, goals, and competencies for the program as necessary.
• Provide student instruction in the didactic phase of the program on an as-needed basis.
• Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate curriculum.
• Evaluate the program by participating in the program’s ongoing self-assessment, analysis, and accreditation processes.
• Participate in the recruitment of and selection of applicants for admission to the PA program.
• Participate in academic advising of students.
• Participate on program committees as assigned by the Program Director, such as the Academic and Professionalism Progress Committee, Admissions Committee, Policy Committee, Curriculum Committee, and other ad-hoc committees as necessary.
• Participate in state and national PA organizations as necessary to promote the program and the profession.
• Represent the PA program through service on committees at the University level as required.
• Pursue faculty development in activities outside the program, such as clinical practice or scholarly activities agreed upon by the Program Director and the individual.
• Perform other duties as determined by the DCE and Program Director.
• Of note, principal faculty must not participate as health care providers for students in the program, except in an emergency situation.

 

Qualifications:

• PA with a Master’s degree or higher from an accredited academic institution
• Current NCCPA certification and eligibility for licensure in the state of South Carolina