Director of Clinical Education

Creighton University; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Creighton University in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking a qualified PA-C to manage and enhance the clinical phase curriculum for PA students. Responsibilities include overseeing student assessments, coordinating clinical experiences, and collaborating with faculty and clinical partners. Required qualifications include a Master’s degree, PA-C certification, and at least two years of PA education experience. This role is pivotal for program success and accreditation processes.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree and be PA-C certified.
• Experience in PA education for 2+ years is required.
• Must hold or be eligible for state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the clinical phase curriculum and assessment.
• Manage the clinical preceptor network for students.
• Develop and implement curricular mapping strategies.
• Coordinate clinical practice experiences for students.
• Participate in program evaluation and accreditation.

Skills

Clinical curriculum development

Assessment and evaluation

Leadership and coordination

Student advising

Collaboration with clinical partners

Education

Master’s degree

State licensure (or license-eligible)

Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Job description

Responsible for development, implementation, delivery and oversight of the clinical phase curriculum and assessment.

Reports to: PA Program Director

FTE: 1.0

Duties

• Responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of the clinical preceptor network for all clinical phase students
• Works with Program Director and Director of Didactic Education to develop and implement horizontal and longitudinal goals and learning objectives within the curriculum to ensure a system of progressive learning and assessment across the continuum of the program
• Directs the operational processes performed by the Clinical Coordinator to schedule students’ Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences (SCPEs)
• Works with the Program Director and Director of Didactic Education to develop a strategy to design, implement and maintain curricular mapping of the clinical phase of the PA curriculum
• Develops and implements the processes and content of preceptor development, onboarding, evaluation and training activities
• Liaison to the faculty of the Creighton University Medical School and other clinical partners and stakeholders on clinical training matters
• Development, implementation and oversight of the didactic curriculum and assessment plan for the clinical phase of the program
• Course director or co‑directer as assigned
• Classroom instruction and small group facilitation in the PA program in areas of expertise
• Chair, Clinical Education Committee
• Develops and participates in student assessment and evaluation
• Provides student advising
• Contributes to application evaluation, interviews and selection of matriculating students
• Participates in ongoing program evaluation and accreditation processes
• Performs site visits and coordinates site visits to clinical preceptors by faculty
• Scholarly activity in areas of research interest
• Serves on Creighton University and School of Medicine committees and activities as requested

Required Qualifications

• Physician Assistant‑Certified (PA‑C)
• Master’s degree
• State licensure (or license‑eligible)
• 2+ years of experience in PA education

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non‑discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities are administered without unlawful discrimination.