Assistant Director of Clinical Education - Physician Assistant Job Glen Allen area,Virginia USA,Education / Teaching

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director of Clinical Education is a full-time faculty member (rank commensurate with experience) withing the Physician Assistant Program who plays an essential role in assisting with the coordination and oversight of the clinical phase of the curriculum. Working in close collaboration with the Director of Clinical Education, this position provides academic and operational leadership to support the design, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs) and clinical curriculum in alignment with the program’s student learning outcomes and PA graduate competencies.

The Assistant Director is responsible for supporting clinical site coordination, faculty and preceptor collaboration, and student performance evaluation during the clinical phase. The Assistant Director of Clinical Education will work with the Director of Clinical Education and other members of the PA faculty to ensure that the program’s clinical phase is in compliance with all ARC-PA accreditation standards and reflects current clinical practice expectation.

In addition to administrative responsibilities, the Assistant Director of Clinical Education fulfills faculty duties including teaching, student advising, clinical assessment, and participation in service and scholarly activities. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with the Director of Clinical Education, Program Director, and other members of the faculty to promote academic excellence, support student success, and enhance the overall quality of the clinical education experience.

This position also engages with counterparts across South University PA programs to foster consistency, innovation, and high standards in clinical education.

In fulfilling the responsibilities of this role, the incumbent is expected to uphold and promote the philosophy of South University, which emphasizes quality services to students and stakeholders; development, engagement, and recognition of employees; sound economic and operational principles; and an environment that fosters innovation, positive thinking and institutional growth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Coordinates clinical curriculum development in alignment with the program’s student learning outcomes and PA competencies, including design and implementation of the clinical phase of the program.

Collaborates with all members of the program’s Clinical Education Team (CET) to support clinical education operations and planning.

Conducts ongoing assessment and continuous quality improvement of the clinical curriculum, including evaluation of student performance, preceptor effectiveness, and clinical site quality.

Collaborates with the Director of Clinical Education and CET to design and implement a comprehensive clinical site development and monitoring plan to ensure the program maintains an adequate number and diversity of SCPE sites.

Assists in managing coordination of clinical coursework and SCPE assignments for instructional faculty and preceptors based on program needs.

Provides teaching and instruction in the PA program including:

Coordination and instruction for all clinical courses and rotations.
Teaching in areas of clinical and/or professional expertise.
Serving as a small group facilitator and student faculty advisor.

Evaluates student performance during objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), lab practicals, clinical reasoning sessions, problem-solving activities, and technical skills training and assessment during both the didactic and clinical phases.

Reviews and evaluates student performance on submitted assignments, projects, and presentations, ensuring the use of quality evidence-based resources and scholarly citations.

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