UNIV- Clinical Director –Division of Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) - Hybrid

Medical University of South Carolina•Remote- South Carolina, SC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Clinical Sciences invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenured open-rank faculty to serve as the Clinical Director for the hybrid synchronous and asynchronous format of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) program. This 7-semester PAS program is a blend of online and on-campus activities that provide a similar curriculum to the residential program. This hybrid position allows the faculty member to live remotely from campus; however, PAS faculty members must be able to travel and stay in Charleston for designated periods for teaching and required program events. Candidates for the Assistant, Associate, or Full, must have a proven track record of teaching, advising, research/scholarship and service, consistent with MUSC-ranked faculty. The MUSC University is unable to employ remote workers in certain states due to the states’ respective regulatory requirements and stipulations that are not operationally feasible for our organization. These states include Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. Candidates residing in Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, New Jersey, New Mexico, or West Virginia may be considered on a case-by-case basis with institutional approval. Remote positions are not available in U.S. territories or international locations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited PA program
NCCPA certification (current or eligible)
Eligible for South Carolina licensure
Minimum 3 years full-time clinical PA experience
Minimum 3 years PA faculty or clinical education experience
Experience with student evaluation, clinical instruction, and documentation systems

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree (DMSc, PhD, EdD, or equivalent)
Prior experience as Clinical Director or in clinical leadership role
Experience with clinical site development and preceptor management
Direct experience with ARC-PA accreditation processes
Experience with clinical tracking systems (e.g., Exxat, Typhon)

Responsibilities

Lead development, expansion, and maintenance of clinical rotation sites nationwide
Recruit, onboard, and retain qualified clinical preceptors
Conduct initial and ongoing site evaluations in alignment with ARC-PA expectations
Oversee student clinical placements, scheduling, and progression (A3 compliance)
Ensure breadth, depth, and comparability of supervised clinical practice experiences (B3 standards)
Monitor student performance; oversee evaluation, feedback, and remediation processes
Ensure standardization and quality of clinical evaluations and grading
Teach and facilitate clinical phase courses (e.g., seminars, case-based learning, EOR prep)
Collaborate with Didactic Director to ensure readiness for clinical transition
Ensure course design (syllabi, outcomes, objectives, assessments, grading) aligns with program competencies and accreditation expectations
Ensure comparable and equivalent instruction, learning experiences, and assessment outcomes across all hybrid and distributed environments
Conduct frequent, objective evaluation of student performance and participate in timely remediation processes
Participate in program self-assessment, outcomes analysis, and continuous quality improvement activities
Contribute to student advising, admissions, and support activities
Act as Co-Chair for the Student Promotion and Advancement (P&A) Committee
Lead clinical phase compliance with ARC-PA standards, including A2 (program oversight), A3 (student policies), and B3 (clinical education)
Oversee development, review, and continuous updating of all clinical syllabi to meet D1.04 requirements
Ensure clinical course syllabi include clear learning outcomes, instructional objectives (including SCPE-aligned competencies), assessment methods, and grading policies
Maintain and audit student clinical logs, patient encounter data, and procedural tracking to ensure accuracy, sufficiency, and comparability across sites (B3)
Ensure timely collection, review, and documentation of preceptor evaluations, student evaluations, and site evaluations
Maintain documentation of clinical site onboarding, affiliation agreements, and compliance requirements (A3 institutional and student requirements)
Develop and implement internal audit systems to ensure ongoing accreditation readiness and data integrity
Prepare and maintain clinical evidence for ARC-PA reporting, self-study, and site visits
Partner with Program Director on accreditation responses, annual reports, and continuous compliance monitoring
Ensure policies related to student progression, remediation, and professionalism are applied consistently across the clinical phase (A3 alignment)