Director of Clinical Education - Physician Assistant Program

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Position Information

Job Category Faculty Position Title Director of Clinical Education - Physician Assistant Program Working Title Director of Clinical Education - Physician Assistant Program Scheduled Hours Per Week Salary FLSA Status Exempt

Job Summary

Job Summary

Concord University is actively seeking a Director of Clinical Education for the new Physician Assistant Program.

The Director of Clinical Education (DCE) position is a full-time, twelve-month faculty position with academic rank based upon the appointee's academic and experiential qualifications.

The DCE is responsible for the overall development and oversight of supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs) to ensure students receive the clinical experiences and clinical year didactic instruction required to meet the program's learning outcomes and accreditation standards.

The DCE will lead the program's self-assessment of the clinical year to ensure the quality and effectiveness of the program in meeting learning outcomes, program competencies, and program goals.

As a program faculty member, the DCE will also provide didactic classroom and lab instruction based upon areas of interest, experience, and program need. The DCE will participate in program admissions, evaluate student performance, counsel students, and evaluate the curriculum and program.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duty/Responsibility

• Provide administrative leadership for operations related to supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPE).
• Identify, evaluate, and monitor clinical sites to ensure the clinical site and preceptor meet the requirements to provide SCPEs that will allow students to meet program defined learning outcomes in a safe environment.
• Secure and maintain affiliation agreements.
• Oversee coordination of the clinical year, including development and maintenance of the clinical rotation schedule for SCPEs and return to campus visits.
• Orient preceptors and staff members at clinical sites to learning outcomes and expectations for the SCPE.
• Coordinate interprofessional activities for the clinical year curriculum.
• Provide both didactic and clinical year classroom and lab instruction, providing remedial instruction when necessary and according to program policies.
• Participate in the development and periodic review and revision of the mission statement, goals, and competencies of the program.
• Serve on the program's Admission Committee and participate in the selection of applicants for admission to the PA Program.
• Evaluate student performance in the didactic and clinical year.
• Provide academic counseling to students.
• Participate in the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the program's curriculum.
• Direct the clinical year self-assessment process and perform regular evaluations of the program as required.
• Assist with student recruitment and retention.
• Demonstrate commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Serve on department, college, and university committees.
• Participate in relevant professional development.
• Support the mission of Concord University.
• Perform other duties as assigned

% of Time 100

Education/Knowledge

Minimum Education Master's Required Licenses/Certification

• Graduate level degree, Master's acceptable but doctorate preferred.
• Physician assistant with current NCCPA certification.

Required Skills

• Two years or more of clinical experience.
• Experience in teaching and curriculum development preferred.
• Prior experience preparing for and participating in an accreditation process preferred.
• Documented expertise in the academic subject area and demonstrated expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present in public
• Ability to problem-solve and extinguish problematic areas within the program
• Ability to prioritize and organize; multitask
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to utilize short- and long-term planning of program activities

Required Experience

Type of experience Needed Experience in developing and maintaining clinical sites, developing clinical schedules, and oversight of clinical education strongly preferred. Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years) More than 2 years Type of experience Needed Experience in teaching and curriculum development preferred Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years) More than 2 years Type of experience Needed Knowledge preparing for and participating in an accreditation process Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years) More than 2 years

Posting Detail Information

Close Date Open Until Filled No Additional Information

Concord University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1872 as a state Normal School to prepare teachers, Concord University (CU) is a public, career focused liberal arts institution located in rural southern West Virginia.

Concord University (CU) offers talented individuals a wide array of fulfilling career opportunities from entry through academic or administrative professional levels. To maintain an outstanding talent pool, we employ individuals regionally, nationally, and internationally to attract top candidates.

If you are looking for more than just a job, then I encourage you to browse our website and visit our job opportunities regularly. Learn more about Concord University and why it should be your first choice, not only for quality educational opportunities but also for exemplary employment.

Applications will only be accepted through Concord University's online application site at https://jobs.concord.edu/. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Concord University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Concord University offers outstanding benefit packages including:

• Work week of 37.5 hrs.
• Holidays - Employees receive 13-14 Paid Holidays Annually
• Annual and Sick Leave -Staff earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance - Concord University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA).
• Tuition and Fee Waivers- Professional development and education opportunities including tuition waiver program for employees, spouse, and eligible dependents.
• Retirement Plans - TIAA's automatic retirement plan is a 401(a) plan into which six (6) percent of the employee's total salary is automatically withheld pre-tax and deposited into the employee's TIAA retirement account. The university matches the employees 6% contribution
• Life Insurance - Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
• Mountaineer Flexible Benefits. This is an IRS approved, tax free account that saves money on eligible health, medical, dental, and dependent care expenses.
• Annual Increment Pay

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Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

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• Unofficial Transcripts
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