Faculty - Director of Clinical Education (DCE)

Job Description

Job Description

Since 1962, Franklin Pierce University has empowered thousands of undergraduate and graduate students to achieve academic excellence and lead meaningful, successful lives.

Drawing from our strong foundation in liberal education, we offer programs and educational experiences that develop essential intellectual and professional skills;

promote close connections between students, faculty members, and staff; and position our students to realize their potential through highly personalized, financially accessible academic offerings.

Franklin Pierce encompasses a far-reaching geographic and virtual network educating a diverse population of residential undergraduates, online learners, and full-time graduate students through our main campus in Rindge, NH, and online and graduate centers in Manchester, Portsmouth, and Lebanon, (NH) and Goodyear, AZ.

As one University with boundless opportunity, we continue to explore new educational models and programs that build on our legacy of excellence and help students expand their knowledge, direct their passions, and graduate as qualified, engaged leaders.

Franklin Pierce University (FPU) is seeking a Director of Clinical Education and faculty member for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT program to join a dynamic team of faculty committed to preparing compassionate, excellent physical therapists at our Manchester, New Hampshire campus.

Our extended geographical reach allows us to provide nation-wide clinical experiences.

Job Summary :

The Franklin Pierce University Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program is committed to collegial collaboration amongst all members of the team, across all phases of the program.

Core faculty in the PA Program will work closely with the MPAS faculty and staff, and will be primarily responsible for assisting in the administration of the program, including curriculum development, delivery and review.

The Director of Clinical Education (DCE) will work closely with staff and faculty and will be primarily responsible for the organization and development of the clinical education phase of the program including curriculum development, delivery, and review.

As a core faculty member, the DCE will assist in the administration of the clinical phase, as well as participate in teaching assignments, in addition to clinical course coordination.

Other responsibilities will include academic advising, admissions and recruitment, program evaluation, participating in institutional activities and committees, facilitating quality learning experiences for students, and evaluating students’ performance in cooperation with faculty.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Instructional :
• Implement directives of the Program Director relating to the clinical curriculum
• Teach a variety of classes in the didactic and clinical phases of the program
• Teach assigned courses in accordance with the course syllabus and institutional policy
• Develop and update clinical course syllabi, required reading assignments, and learning objectives for all rotations
• Participate in update and revision of course content and teaching methodology in order to maintain currency and relevance
• Maintain familiarity with current texts, materials, teaching aids and techniques relative to courses within the discipline and recommend their adoption when appropriate
• Provide advice and / or assistance as appropriate to faculty regarding course content and instructional materials
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the MPAS Faculty Handbook

Clinical Education :

• Assist with the administration, organization and development of the clinical education phase of the program
• Develop and coordinate the annual clinical year calendar and rotation schedule
• Develop and maintain clinical site relationships and all associated documents
• Coordinate student, preceptor and clinical site visits per MPAS Program policies
• Coordination of slots for clinical placements
• Evaluate clinical year students

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• Document and analyze student grades, remediation plans, clinical issues, and other topics related to both clinical sites and clinical year students
• Advise preceptors on expected program learning outcomes

Leadership / Supervisory Responsibilities :

• Work collaboratively within the team environment
• Oversee all aspects of students’ clinical experiences
• Engage core faculty in clinical education planning, implementation and assessment
• Recruit and network to seek ongoing lecturers and preceptors for the clinical phase
• Orient new faculty, lecturers, staff and students to the clinical phase as needed
• Promote our program, enhance our visibility and assist with recruiting for and retaining students

Academic Advising :

Post and observe office hours for purposes of academic advising and student consultation. Hold office hours at times that are convenient for students.

Meet with students as needed by appointment.

• Maintain general knowledge of degree requirements, graduation requirements, remediation, and student services
• Monitor students’ academic and clinical performance to ensure their success and entry-level competency

Institutional Service :

• Attend and actively participate in scheduled department, division and university-wide committees
• Actively participate in assisting the University in maintaining standards required for accreditation
• Participate in the PA White Coat Ceremony, graduation ceremonies in full regalia, and other official events
• Participate in orientation and faculty development events as per the Program Director and Dean of CHNS
• Perform other duties as determined in consultation with the Program Director

Professional Growth and Development :

• Actively seek ways to continually improve instruction
• Maintain personal and professional development appropriate for areas of responsibility
• Maintain knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic disciplines pertinent to PA education
• Engage in scholarship activities in accordance with the Franklin Pierce University Faculty Protocol
• Participate in community activities and services

Additional Responsibilities :

• Participate in the admissions process
• Participate in the program’s ongoing self-study and accreditation process, including preparation of documents and / or reports, and active participation in site visits by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• Assist employees of the program on an as-needed basis
• Participate in University activities
• Meet requirements articulated in the Franklin Pierce University Faculty Protocol
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements / Skills / Abilities :

• Must have knowledge of educational, management, and adult learning theory and principles and be able to administer, assess, and document programmatic education trends and data.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a practicing provider.
• Previous teaching experience or preceptorship is preferred.

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• Faculty shall be a graduate of an accredited PA program or have related health degree (MD / PhD / NP / DO), with a minimum of a master’s degree.
• Faculty shall maintain National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification if a physician assistant.
• A current PA, NP, MD, or DO license is required or eligibility to achieve licensure within one (1) year of hire.
• Incumbent will work under typical office conditions, as well as travel to clinical rotation sites as needed.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements :

While performing required job tasks, the faculty member must be physically able to remain seated frequently to continuously;

and physically able to remain standing up to 15% of the time. The faculty member must possess dexterity abilities required to perform typing, operate a computer and other office equipment, as related to job responsibilities.

Expectations :

• For physician assistants : maintain national certification with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Ability to handle highly confidential material, understanding that all University information should only be disclosed to others who have a need to know, for legitimate business reasons.

Have the ability to exercise and apply sound judgment and decision-making skills as well as the ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality of data.

Ability to work effectively, decisively and flexibly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Successful working independently, as well as part of a team.

Ability to identify problems and to propose feasible solutions. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.

• Be highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage simultaneous priorities under pressure. Possess strong leadership, counseling / advising and interpersonal qualities.
• Demonstrate continuous scholarship.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook, as well as the ability to stay current with emerging office technologies.
• Maintain professionalism when dealing with faculty, staff and students.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Franklin Pierce recognizes the impact of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at jobs@franklinpierce.

edu or 603-899-4075. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

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