Director of Clinical Education & Tenure Track Faculty Position-PA Program

Position Overview

Director of Clinical Education & Tenure Track Faculty – PA Program
Westfield State University, Westfield, MA
Full‑time, academic year plus additional summer weeks in the Director role.

• Identify, establish, and maintain relationships with local health providers and the community to expand clinical affiliates, support enrollment, and enhance learning objectives.
• Oversee development and execution of agreements and contracts with clinical affiliates, instructors, and preceptors for PA student training.
• Participate in curriculum design and program development, including program manuals, instructional materials, and learning objectives.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with accreditation reports, site visits, and ongoing program evaluation.
• Develop and review program missions and instructional experiences to remain in compliance with ARC‑PA standards.
• Assign students to clerkship sites, create orientation sessions for incoming clerkship students, and coordinate end‑of‑clerkship workshops.
• Evaluate the clinical curriculum through student, preceptor, and site evaluations, and collaborate with faculty to assess clinical sites.
• Chair the Clinical Curriculum Committee and coordinate site visits, database analyses, and improvement initiatives.
• Provide supervision, evaluation, instruction, remediation, and counsel to students in clinical clerkships.
• Engage in preceptor development, AAPA CME coordination, and participation in ARC‑PA accreditation meetings.
• Teach, conduct scholarship, and perform service activities, serving as an ambassador for the PA Program.
• Identify funding sources and prepare grants and contracts to support university and program activities.
• Serve on university and PA program faculty committees, participate in search processes, and maintain membership in local, state, and national professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

• Master’s degree in a related field (Doctorate preferred).
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Eligibility for licensure as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts; current active state licensure.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience.
• Current driver’s license and reliable transportation for site visits.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information sensitively.

Base salary for assistant, associate, or professor rank: up to $120,000 annually.
Summer stipend for Director responsibilities: $20,000 – $24,000.
Total compensation is expected to range from $110,000 to $144,000.

Health insurance plans (HMO, POS, PPO) effective the month following hire.
Retirement through the MA State Employee Retirement System with optional retirement plan.
Tuition waivers and discounts for employees, spouses, and dependents.
Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick leave.
Disability accommodations are available; contact Human Resources with accommodation requests.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Criminal records do not automatically disqualify applicants.

Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations.