Clinical Education Leader, PA Studies Program

Brenau University Inc; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Brenau University in Gainesville, GA seeks a Director of Clinical Education for the Department of Physician Assistant Studies to lead the clinical education program, align operations with ARC-PA accreditation standards, and shape the student learning experience across rotations.

You will collaborate with clinical preceptors, faculty, and healthcare partners to expand placement sites, mentor faculty, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure rigorous assessment of student readiness for graduation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA accredited program.
• Current PA-C with active licensure or license-eligible in Georgia.
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience as a practicing PA.
• Experience in clinical education, including coordination or leadership roles within PA or health professions programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accreditation standards for PA education (ARC-PA).

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and manage all aspects of the clinical education curriculum for the Department of PA Studies (DPAS) PA program.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clinical sites and preceptors to secure diverse and high-quality clinical rotation opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and institutional policies related to clinical education.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to clinical faculty, staff, and preceptors, including training and evaluation.
• Supervise the clinical staff and discuss issues with the Chair/PD and/or Assistant Program Director (APD).
• Monitor student progress during clinical rotations and address any academic or professional issues that arise; assess students’ readiness for completion of the program and graduation.
• Collaborate with program leadership to integrate clinical education with didactic coursework to enable students to meet overall program goals and student learning outcomes.
• Develop clinical education budgets and manage resources and scheduling to optimize program efficiency.
• Participate in program assessment, data collection, and reporting to support ongoing self‑assessment and continuous quality improvement.
• Serve as instructor for the clinical courses (rotations) and other didactic courses, as assigned.
• Assess student progress in courses, prepare and submit final grades, communicate with students’ faculty advisors notifying APD and/or Chair/PD of any “at‑risk” students.
• Evaluate student performance in clinical courses and clinical simulation formative and summative examinations.
• Assist with student tutorial/remediation sessions, as required.
• Serve as advisor to students, as assigned, bringing student issues impacting successful progress in the program to the Chair/PD, Assistant Program Director, and/or the Continuous Self‑Assessment Committee and/or Committee on Student Progress, as appropriate.
• Participate in ARC-PA accreditation reviews and visits.
• Attend and appropriately contribute to university, ICHS, and departmental faculty meetings.
• Participate in the development, revision, and updating of the program’s mission statement and curricular materials.
• Participate in student admissions and interviewing processes.
• Initiate the updating of the program's material in the Catalog, related to the clinical courses, as well as the updating of the DPAS Clinical Handbook.
• Oversee the management of CORE ELMS, the DPAS' clinical tracking software.

Skills

Leadership

Educational administration

Strategic planning

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Brenau University in Gainesville, GA seeks a Director of Clinical Education for the Department of Physician Assistant Studies to lead the clinical education program, align operations with ARC-PA accreditation standards, and shape the student learning experience across rotations.

You will collaborate with clinical preceptors, faculty, and healthcare partners to expand placement sites, mentor faculty, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure rigorous assessment of student readiness for graduation.