Clinical Skills Instructor for Primary Care

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A private health sciences institution in Fort Smith, Arkansas, is seeking a Clinical Skills Instructor for Primary Care. This full-time position requires a terminal degree (DO or MD) and experience in medical education. The instructor will develop curriculum, evaluate student performance, and engage in clinical work to foster learning. The ideal candidate will have skills in mentoring and leadership, demonstrating high professionalism in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (DO or MD) with current board certification required.
• 3 years academic experience in a relevant field preferred.
• Knowledge in varied curriculum templates needed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in curriculum development and assessment.
• Provide feedback and evaluate students.
• Drive clinical work to instruct students during rotations.

Skills

Medical education delivery

Mentoring

Leadership

Organizational skills

Oral communication

Education

Terminal degree (DO or MD)

Current board certification

Job description

Clinical Skills Instructor for Primary Care

Join to apply for the Clinical Skills Instructor for Primary Care role at Arkansas Colleges of Health Education. This position is fully on‑site in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Remote or hybrid work is not available.

About Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, non‑profit, graduate‑level health sciences institution located on over 500 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE’s mission is to educate and train a diverse group of competent and compassionate healthcare professionals; create health and research support facilities; and provide healthy living environments to improve the lives of others. Founded in 2014, ACHE is poised to lead healthcare education for years to come and is dedicated solely to healthcare and wellness.

Job Summary

As Clinical Skills Instructor for Primary Care, you will integrate scientifically based, outcomes‑evaluated clinical knowledge, biomedical sciences, and osteopathic principles for pre‑doctoral students. Faculty are expected to provide service to the university, engage in innovative scholarship, and advance medical knowledge. Rank will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Participate in curriculum development, delivery, assessment, and modification as part of the college’s ongoing quality‑improvement and assessment program.
• Participate in the assessment and evaluation of students, provide feedback and remedial assistance to ensure student competency.
• Provide feedback to other faculty as part of the college's quality‑improvement program.
• Establish and maintain scheduled office hours for student advising, tutoring, remediation and consultation.
• Participate in College committees, community outreach events, and professional organizations as assigned.
• Drive clinical work at local hospitals, clinics, or other medical service providers to develop and maintain clinical skills and instruct students during clinical rotations.
• Maintain a personal and professional development plan, including teaching, professional development activities, service, scholarly activity, and research.
• Demonstrate highest standards of professionalism and ethical behavior in all professional actions.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and support staff.
• Adapt and assist the university in fulfilling its mission through teaching, academic administration, community service, or special duties as assigned.
• Advance the College’s prestige through mission advancement and personal career development.
• Prepare grant proposals and academic evaluative reports as applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or their designee.

Requirements

Qualifications and Credentials

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degree (DO or MD) with current board certification in an appropriate area, or graduation from an ARC‑PA accredited Physician Assistant Program, with current NCCPA certification and active PA license eligible for licensure in Arkansas.
• Demonstrated leadership, productivity, and administrative experience in clinical, research, scholarly, or educational settings.
• Good standing with all regulatory and governmental boards and agencies.
• Eligible for coverage by the college’s malpractice insurer if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of academic experience as a full‑time faculty member at a College of Osteopathic Medicine, Allopathic Medicine, Academic Health Care Teaching Center, or five (5) years in a Graduate Medical Education Program; or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and productivity in clinical or professional service, scholarly activity, medical research, or education.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and skill in delivering medical education in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings for students and residents.
• Knowledge of varied curriculum templates and educational formats.
• Ability to mentor and motivate students and peers.
• Depth of knowledge in medical, psychological, or social disciplines required for student education.
• Leadership, organizational, delegation, and time‑management skills.

Abilities and Competencies Essential to the Function of the Job

Communication and Comprehension

• Oral communication effectiveness.
• Cooperation with colleagues and supervisory staff.
• Understanding oral and written information in English.
• Decision‑making ranging from moderate to significant impact.
• Public communication skills for professional representation of ACHE.
• Strong organizational skills.

Problem Solving

• Reasoning, analysis, and judgment to solve routine and complex problems.
• Expertise in negotiation.
• Experience with scholarly publication and research.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May involve sitting or standing during performance of duties.
• Use of equipment such as pens, pencils, calculators, computers, and telephone.
• Travel to campus offices, conference rooms, and occasional off‑campus sites.
• May require significant travel or work away from campus.
• Attendance at events representing ACHE within and outside the college.
• Work at desks or in meetings of various configurations.
• Reading and hearing at normal levels required.
• Occasional lifting of items in a normal office environment.
• Operation of office and presentation equipment.

If you need assistance in the application process because of a disability, or any other reason, please contact Vicki Broadaway, Vice President of Human Resources, at 479.308.2287 or [e-mail].

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Higher Education