What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Clinical Education position at Dominican University?
POSITION TITLE: Director of Clinical Education
DEPARTMENT: Physician Assistant Studies Program
REPORTS TO: Program Director of the PAS Program
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Clinical Education role is to support the vision and mission of Dominican University by preparing students to be innovative leaders, pursue truth, provide compassionate service, and graduate students from diverse backgrounds. The Director of Clinical Education will support the day-to-day operations of the Physician Assistant Studies Program and the education of its students in the clinical year. This individual will be responsible for retaining clinical preceptors, acquiring new preceptors and new clinical rotation sites, supporting curriculum review, evaluation, and data collection and assessment in accordance with ARC-PA standards. This role, in collaboration with the Program Director, will participate in the success of the Physician Assistant Studies program by assessing, evaluating, and implementing the clinical year curriculum and working with faculty in the didactic year to integrate clinical activities. The Director of Clinical Education will report to the Program Director and supervises the Clinical Coordinator and Clinical Administrative Assistant.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Working in collaboration with the University, program director, and medical director to develop new clinical affiliations and maintain current clinical affiliation sites that meet ARC-PA accrediting requirements.
- Develop, coordinate, revise, and evaluate the clinical course curriculum.
- Providing knowledgeable guidance for the clinical year program components.
- Evaluating and acting as the course lead, along with the associate director, for the clinical rotations completed in the program by second-year students.
- Evaluating and assessing clinical sites to ensure they meet ARC-PA requirements, working in collaboration with the program director, medical director, and faculty.
- Participating in ARC-PA program assessment, data collection and analysis, and preparation of self-study reports in collaboration with the program director
- Working with, mentoring, and participating in continuous assessment of the efficacy of clinical preceptors.
- Assist in ensuring the safety of students at all clinical sites.
- Mentor, advise, and provide leadership of physician assistant students in community service rotations.
- Coordinate and implement monthly return to campus day activities.
- Participate in data and assessment by assessing student learning, program satisfaction, and program effectiveness in accordance with ARC-PA Standards.
- Participate in committees at the department level and college level.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to the development and success of the PAS program by collaborating with the registrar’s office, Borra College of Health Science departments, Student Success and Engagement, and other offices throughout Dominican to ensure the success of the PAS program and students.
- Perform other duties as requested, delegated, or assigned by supervisor.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- NCCPA-Certified Physician Assistant, Board-certified MD, or DO
- Illinois license or eligibility
- 3 years of experience teaching in a graduate health science program
- 3 years of clinical practice experience
- Ability to acquire professional affiliations and contacts in the medical field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3 or more years’ experience in finding and developing sites for accredited clinical programs
- Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving capabilities
- An ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive community for students and colleagues
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities including both oral and written skills
- Ability to effectively advocate for the PAS program as a member of the inter-professional healthcare team
- A strong commitment to the development and success of the PAS Program at Dominican University
Physical Demands:
- Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Salary and FLSA Status
- Salary: $90,000 - $105,000 annually
- FLSA Status: Exempt, 37.5 hours
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
About Dominican University
Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.
Dominican currently enrolls over 3,300 students, including 2,280 undergraduates and 1,027 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.
Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees:
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.
Institutional Statement
Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at opc@dom.edu for assistance.
Salary : $90,000 - $105,000
