Principal Faculty and Clinical Education Coordinator, Physician Assistant Studies

Position Title

Principal Faculty and Clinical Education Coordinator, Physician Assistant Studies

Time Type

Full time

Position Summary and Qualifications

This is a 12-month, non-tenure track position with a primary role as Principal Faculty and a secondary appointment as Coordinator of Clinical Education. The individual reports to the Department Chair/Program Director and the Dean of the School of Health Professions. The secondary appointment includes a stipend and teaching workload release.

As a Principal Faculty member, the individual is responsible for developing and implementing programmatic goals, curriculum, assessment, course syllabi, and student mentorship, and participating in student learning activities during the didactic and clinical phases of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) Program.

As Coordinator of Clinical Education (secondary appointment), the individual is responsible for the administrative coordination/supervision of the clinical education phase of the MSPAS Program. The Clinical Education Coordinator collaborates with the Program Director, Medical Director, Director of Academic Education, faculty, and staff to ensure that the clinical education phase of the curriculum meets or exceeds the accreditation standards of ARC-PA.

Note to Applicants: Please submit a CV, cover letter, and three letters of recommendation in the "Resume/CV and Supporting Materials" field. Up to 5 separate attachments can be added. Do not submit your application until all documents are attached.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Participate in the development and revision of didactic and clinical learning objectives, examinations, and evaluation methodology/tools

Coordinate, teach, and/or evaluate instruction in clinical medicine, core/professional courses, and clinical experiences as assigned by the Academic Coordinator, Clinical Coordinator, or Program Director

• Assist the Academic Coordinator in creating and maintaining the didactic academic schedule
• Maintain student advisory groups and report on each advisee’s academic progress
• Participate in the recruitment, screening, and selection of prospective students

Facilitate potential partnerships with local, state, and regional medical facilities for lectures, adjunct faculty, preceptors, and clinical site development in conjunction with the Clinical Coordinator

Advocate for the program and the Physician Assistant profession within the medical and academic communities, including public relations and promotions

Participate in program-related faculty/staff search committees

Participate in regular faculty meetings, retreats, programs, and University committees, and professional organizations

Attend local, state, and national conferences and designated programs pertinent to physician assistant education and practice to enhance teaching, management, and/or clinical abilities

Partake in release time to pursue advanced degrees, part-time clinical work to retain clinical expertise, or other faculty development activities

• Engage in scholarly activities, community service, and program-related grant or research projects
• Assist the Program Director in the coordination and production of information related to program accreditation to ensure the ARC-PA Standards are met and maintained
• Administrative and other supervisory duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director

Coordinator, Clinical Education

Clinical Site Development

• Identifying and recruiting prospective clinical practice sites and Initiating and finalizing affiliation agreements
• Maintain affiliation agreements and certification of liability with clinical placements
• Provide orientation to the clinical phase of the program to new preceptors
• Maintain ongoing communication with clinical preceptors
• Conduct continuous evaluation of clinical sites and preceptors
• Develop and coordinate the clinical year master rotation schedule
• Assign students to clinical placements
• Provide orientation to the clinical phase of the program to students

Conduct and document clinical year student evaluations, progress, and remediation, including feedback from preceptors

Monitor the receipt of all clinical evaluations and ensure all documents are filed and final grades submitted in a timely manner

Ensure the program clinical examinations and test items are on file and current

Conduct ongoing evaluation and revise or develop clinical learning objectives, test items, assessment, and evaluation methodology/tools, including selection of required clinical year text resources

Develop and implement mechanisms to recognize clinical affiliate participation in program and educational activities

• Develop and coordinate callback day learning activities
• Chair Clinical Education Committee
• Maintain student advisory groups and report on each advisee’s academic progress
• Compile, review, and update Clinical and Preceptor handbooks annually

Minimum Qualifications

• Required
• Must hold at least a Master's degree as a Physician Assistant or in a related healthcare discipline
• Must be NCCPA certified and have or be eligible for current licensure in Pennsylvania
• Must have a minimum of two years’ experience as a physician assistant in a clinical setting
• Teaching and administrative experience
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, including good oral and written communication abilities
• Must have familiarity with commonly used office and academic software

Preferred

Two years of clinical education administrative experience, i. e., role as a director or coordinator of clinical education

Physical Requirements And/or Unusual Work Hours

The coordinator position requires flexible work hours to address unexpected student, clinical site, and preceptor-related issues that require time-sensitive support.

It is not unusual for this position to include evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Pay Transparency

The estimated pay range for this position is $125,000-$130,000. Offered salary will be commensurate with work experience and educational background. Click here to learn more about the University's approach to pay and benefits transparency.

The Clinical Coordinator secondary appointment will come with separate compensation and course release for the duration of the appointment.

Notice to Out of State Applicants

Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus).

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