Director, Clinical Education – Physician Assistant

. Develop, coordinate, evaluate, and continually improve the clinical phase of the curriculum .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $138,230 - $200,406 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, coordinate, evaluate, and continually improve the clinical phase of the curriculum
Develop clinical sites and ensure they meet prescribed expectations for student learning and performance evaluation
Oversee affiliation agreements, including preceptors, placements, renewals, insurance, and liability matters
Plan and coordinate clinical faculty development
Develop, review, and revise curriculum, mission statement, program goals, and competencies
Oversee clinical-year scheduling and submit the annual clinical calendar and student placement schedules
Collaborate with program leadership, the Medical Director, and Clinical Operations team
Provide leadership, oversight, and performance evaluation for the clinical phase team
Develop and conduct clinical site visitation schedules and maintain site-visit documentation
Conduct clinical site visits and monitor student performance in Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences
Align the clinical curriculum with ARC-PA Standards, PAEA’s End-of-Rotation Exams, the NCCPA blueprint, and degree requirements
Oversee the clinical phase database, including scheduling, preceptors, student compliance, patient logging, and evaluations
Foster relationships with preceptors and provide ongoing support and recognition

What you’ll need

Minimum of three (3) years of teaching, research, or clinical experience in a PA program/Medical School, or equivalent experience in health professions education, healthcare delivery, or related fields that directly support PA student learning and curricular outcomes
Demonstrated ability to develop clinical and didactic curriculum, program evaluation, and student assessment
Leadership knowledge in the program field to cultivate a learner-centered environment and foster excellence
Strong supervisory and management skills
Knowledge of state, federal, and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance, Title IV, WSCUC, ARC-PA, and other accreditation standards
Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited PA program
Master’s degree in education or a related health- or social-science discipline
Current NCCPA certification or eligibility to sit for the PANCE or PANRE at the time of hire
State PA licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of the campus location
Candidates not yet NCCPA-certified or state-licensed must demonstrate eligibility and a plan for timely certification/licensure in accordance with ARC-PA Standards

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