PA Principal Faculty – Clinical Phase

South College•Orlando, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

South College is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant Principal Faculty member to join its Orlando Physician Assistant Program. This role focuses primarily on the clinical phase of the curriculum, supporting the Director of Clinical Education in areas such as site development, student assessment, and course coordination. The position also involves supporting the didactic phase as needed. The program is committed to developing practice-ready graduates for diverse patient populations and emphasizes a collaborative, student-focused approach within a growing institution.

Requirements

Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA program
Current NCCPA certification
Eligible for licensure in Florida
Minimum of 3 years of teaching or clinical experience
Master’s degree in PA studies or a related field

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with clinical site and preceptor recruitment
Clinical experience in one or more of the following core rotation specialties: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Surgery, Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Prior experience in PA education or clinical teaching
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Commitment to student-centered education and a team-based work environment

Responsibilities

Instruct and evaluate students during the clinical phase
Serve as Course Director or Co-Director as assigned
Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Education in clinical site and preceptor recruitment, development, and maintenance
Conduct clinical site evaluations (virtual and/or in person)
Monitor and track clinical phase student progress
Review student performance evaluations
Ensure timely completion of required clinical phase documentation
Facilitate end-of-rotation callback days, including assessment activities and remediation planning as indicated
Contribute to clinical phase assessment processes
Track and maintain grade documentation for courses as assigned
Mentor and advise students
Participate in departmental and college-level committees as assigned
Participate in scholarly and professional development activities; maintain CME requirements
Contribute to ongoing Self-Study and accreditation activities
Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the clinical curriculum to ensure alignment with the Program’s mission, goals, and objectives and compliance with accreditation standards
Support student laboratory and assessment activities
Participate in faculty meetings, student advising, remediation, and admissions processes