Full-Time Principal Faculty Director of Clinical Education
Full-Time Principal Faculty Director of Clinical Education
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CSP PA Program 1.0 FTE Principal Faculty Director of Clinical Education
Position Overview:The Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies at Concordia University St. Paul (CSP) offers a fulltime tenuretrack 12month faculty appointment for the director of clinical education (DCE). Rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The DCE will report directly to the PA Program Director upon appointment.
The CSP PA Program is currently in the process of seeking Provisional Accreditation from the ARCPA. Provisional Accreditation is a temporary status of accreditation granted for a limited defined period of time to a new program that has demonstrated its preparedness to initiate a program in accordance with the Standards. This position will be central to the initial development of the CSP PA Program during the ARCPA Provisional Accreditation process.
The Director of Clinical Education is responsible for developing and maintaining the clinical curriculum for the PA Program. This includes collaborating with the Program Director other program faculty members and the program manager in shared responsibilities relevant to all aspects of student clinical experiences. The Director will conduct analyses of the clinical curriculums efficiency and design and implement databased course modifications as appropriate. They will also develop and implement databased learning and assessment tools for all clinical year courses coordinate clinical phase endofrotation learning experiences and the associated academic schedule support the teaching and the development of other principal and instructional faculty oversee the clinical curriculum to ensure the effectiveness of education towards meeting both ARCPA accreditation standards and the PA Programs mission vision and goals while participating in general faculty activities such as research service teaching and student mentoring. This faculty position exemplifies the CSP mission vision and values and acts in accordance with CSP policies and procedures.
Essential Duties:
Position Overview:The Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies at Concordia University St. Paul (CSP) offers a fulltime tenuretrack 12month faculty appointment for the director of clinical education (DCE). Rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The DCE will report directly to the PA Program Director upon appointment.
The CSP PA Program is currently in the process of seeking Provisional Accreditation from the ARCPA. Provisional Accreditation is a temporary status of accreditation granted for a limited defined period of time to a new program that has demonstrated its preparedness to initiate a program in accordance with the Standards. This position will be central to the initial development of the CSP PA Program during the ARCPA Provisional Accreditation process.
The Director of Clinical Education is responsible for developing and maintaining the clinical curriculum for the PA Program. This includes collaborating with the Program Director other program faculty members and the program manager in shared responsibilities relevant to all aspects of student clinical experiences. The Director will conduct analyses of the clinical curriculums efficiency and design and implement databased course modifications as appropriate. They will also develop and implement databased learning and assessment tools for all clinical year courses coordinate clinical phase endofrotation learning experiences and the associated academic schedule support the teaching and the development of other principal and instructional faculty oversee the clinical curriculum to ensure the effectiveness of education towards meeting both ARCPA accreditation standards and the PA Programs mission vision and goals while participating in general faculty activities such as research service teaching and student mentoring. This faculty position exemplifies the CSP mission vision and values and acts in accordance with CSP policies and procedures.
Essential Duties:
- Oversight of the clinical phase curriculum
- Maintain clinical course objectives that map to program competencies/student learning outcomes for the clinical training portion of the curriculum consistent with professional practice the PA Program and ARCPA standards
- Maintain and direct communication with established clinical preceptors clinical sites and health systems
- Develop and maintain clinical phase assessment tools and facilitate datadriven curricular change decisions as needed
- Maintain and disseminate the academic calendar including ensuring compliance with initiatives affecting the PA Program calendar or academic schedule
- Foster communication and collaboration among the PA faculty and staff through meetings and/or consultation
- Coordinate all evaluation processes and ensure feedback and action plans are communicated promptly
- Address student performance deficiencies and develop implement and monitor remediation plans in an effective and timely manner
- Ensure students are oriented to and maintain all policies and procedures related to the PA Program the College of Health and Science and CSP University
- Maintain records regarding the attainment of clinical competencies and evaluations associated with clinical performance
- Recruit and orient instructional faculty and engage in ongoing faculty assessment and mentoring to ensure adherence to program quality standards
Secondary Duties:
- Provide additional leadership in maintaining ARCPA accreditation standards and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Participate in the programs admissions committee including candidate review interview and selection
- Mentor and advise students fostering a supportive learning environment
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Program Director Program Medical Director Program Director or Dean
Education & Experience:
- The successful candidate must be a Certified Physician Assistant (PAC) with a masters degree in a field related to the health sciences education or management.
- Applicants must have or be eligible for licensure as a PA in Minnesota.
- Preferred applications will have at least one year of clinical experience as a clinicallypracticing PAC.
- Experience is strongly preferred as is at least three years of experience in physician assistant education or at least three years of fulltime higher education.
- Finally applicants who have demonstrated abilities in teaching research scholarship student advisement committee service management and administration are preferred.
Supplemental Information:
It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex pregnancy national origin (including ancestry) citizenship status physical or mental disability age marital status gender veteran or military status predisposing genetic characteristics domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
However CSP is an institution of theLCMSand to the extent allowed by law CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets.
The mission of Concordia University St Paul a university of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living for dedicated service to God and humanity and for enlightened care of Gods creation all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation.
The vision of Concordia University Saint Paul is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology.
Promise to Students Concordia University Saint Paul empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life career and service in a dynamic multicultural urban environment where Christ is honored all are welcome and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits.
Concordia University owns a 41acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to lightrail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues restaurants shopping and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota.
However CSP is an institution of theLCMSand to the extent allowed by law CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets.
The mission of Concordia University St Paul a university of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living for dedicated service to God and humanity and for enlightened care of Gods creation all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation.
The vision of Concordia University Saint Paul is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology.
Promise to Students Concordia University Saint Paul empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life career and service in a dynamic multicultural urban environment where Christ is honored all are welcome and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits.
Concordia University owns a 41acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to lightrail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues restaurants shopping and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota.
CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at free to contact Cassidy Leininger with any questions
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