Principal Faculty - Clinical Assistant Professor
Location: East Longmeadow, MA 01028 · Type: Part-Time Faculty ·
Salary: $50,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary
Description
Status: Part-Time, 12 months
Job Location: East Longmeadow
Exempt (Yes/No): Yes
JOB SUMMARY:
The Principal Faculty-Clinical supports the clinical education component of
the Physician Assistant Program by assisting with the coordination,
monitoring, and administration of clinical clerkships. The position
collaborates with the Co-Director of Clinical Education, faculty, staff,
preceptors, and clinical sites to ensure students successfully progress
through the clinical phase of the curriculum and that clinical experiences
meet program and accreditation requirements. Duties are focused on clinical
operations, student support, site maintenance, and quality assurance.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Clinical Education Coordination (Approximately 60%)
Assist with scheduling and monitoring clinical clerkships.
Maintain clinical rotation schedules and student placement records in
Exxat.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of clinical preceptors and
sites.
Assist with affiliation agreement tracking and renewals.
Monitor student compliance requirements and clinical documentation.
Collect and review student, preceptor, and site evaluations.
Participate in periodic review of clinical sites and identify
opportunities for improvement.
Assist with orientation activities for incoming clinical-year students.
Support return-to-campus activities, including EOR examinations,
presentations, and summative assessments.
Track student performance during clinical rotations and communicate
concerns to the Director of Clinical Education.
Serve as a liaison among students, preceptors, and faculty regarding
clinical education matters.
Participate in selected clinical site visits, primarily regional sites.
Maintain accurate records for accreditation reporting and program
assessment.
Teaching and Student Support (Approximately 35%)
Participate in selected clinical-year instructional activities as
assigned.
Facilitate small group, problem based learning, OSCE and case discussions.
Assist in development and maintenance of clinical course materials and
syllabi.
Provide academic advising and support to assigned students.
Program Service (Approximately 5%)
Attend program faculty meetings related to clinical education.
Participate in accreditation preparation activities as assigned.
Support program events, including orientation, admissions, the white coat
ceremony, and graduation.
Perform other duties related to clinical education as assigned by the
Program Director.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current NCCPA certification.
Current state licensure.
A minimum of three years clinical experience.
Master's Degree required.
Higher Education experience preferred.
Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, attention to detail,
able to manage deadlines efficiently and effectively.
Strong computer skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
The ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information
with discretion is critical.
Valid driver's license.
Must successfully pass the online Defensive Driving Course and driving
record check at time of hire and annually thereafter.
Must be committed to a culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect.
General knowledge of the University's mission, purpose and goals and the
role of Clinical Coordinator, Principal Faculty – Physician Assistant
Program in achieving those goals.
Submit to and pass criminal offender records check (C.O.R.I.). and
sexual offender records check (S.O.R.I.) (Only if position requires
CORI & SORI check)
Submit to and pass pre-employment drug screening and/or physical duties
test. (If position requires)
This position is considered essential personnel. In the event of
cancellation or delay of classes for any reason, essential personnel staff
may be required to report to work. All essential personnel staff is
responsible for reporting to work during and beyond their standard
workweek days/hours due to inclement weather, emergency situations and
special events as determined by the University or its designee.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all
members of the University community including students, faculty, staff,
and administrators
Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and within
FERPA and HIPAA guidelines.
All new employees must complete the FERPA, Anti-Harassment, and any other
required online trainings within 15 days of employment.
General knowledge of the University's mission, purpose and goals and the
role this position plays in achieving those goals.
