Director of Clinical Education (DCE)

Franklin Pierce University • Round Rock, TX

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Franklin Pierce University Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program at Round Rock, Texas is committed to collegial collaboration amongst all members of the team, across all phases of the program. The Director of Clinical Education (DCE) in the PA Program will work closely with staff and faculty and will be primarily responsible for the organization and development of the clinical education phase of the program including curriculum development, delivery, and review. As a core faculty member, the DCE will assist in the administration of the program, as well as participate in teaching assignments, in addition to clinical course coordination. Other responsibilities will include academic advising, admissions and recruitment, program evaluation, participating in institutional activities and committees, facilitating quality learning experiences for students, and evaluating students’ performance in cooperation with faculty.

Requirements

• Knowledge of educational, management, and adult learning theory and principles.
• Ability to administer, assess, and document programmatic education trends and data.
• A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a practicing provider.
• Faculty shall be a graduate of an accredited PA program or have related health degree (MD/PhD/NP/DO), with a minimum of a master’s degree.
• Faculty shall maintain National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification if a physician assistant.
• A current PA, NP, MD, or DO license is required or eligibility to achieve licensure within one (1) year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience or preceptorship is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organization and development of the clinical education phase of the program including curriculum development, delivery, and review.
• Assist in the administration of the program.
• Participate in teaching assignments.
• Clinical course coordination.
• Academic advising.
• Admissions and recruitment.
• Program evaluation.
• Participating in institutional activities and committees.
• Facilitating quality learning experiences for students.
• Evaluating students’ performance in cooperation with faculty.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy 160 hours (4 weeks) of Paid Time Off, along with additional paid sick time for your well-being.
• Paid Holidays: Benefit from 20 paid holidays, including a 10-day winter break with full pay.
• Health and Wellness: Access medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, ensuring comprehensive health care.
• Life Insurance: Secure the future for yourself and your family with employer-paid Life Insurance coverage ranging from 1.5x to 3.0x your salary, depending on your role.
• Disability Coverage: We cover both short-term and long-term disability, providing financial protection in unforeseen circumstances.
• Retirement Planning: Contribute to your retirement with our 403(b) plan, with immediate 100% vesting. Franklin Pierce University also makes contributions to support your long-term financial goals upon one year of employment or if qualified with prior higher education employment.
• Educational Benefits: Invest in your growth and development with our tuition benefits, allowing you and your qualifying family members to pursue undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Additional Perks: Enjoy various perks, including pet insurance, accident insurance, critical illness coverage, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior