Director of Clinical Education

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The UW-Madison Physician Assistant Program is seeking a Director of Clinical Education This position will work closely with program leaders to provide oversight and direction in planning, implementation, and evaluation of the PA program's clinical education curriculum. In addition, this person will develop and maintain processes that ensure integration of student clinical assignments and development of preceptors and clinical sites.

This position is full or part-time, 80%-100%.

This position requires work to be completed onsite in Madison, WI.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of these techniques

• Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements

• Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading

• Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed

• Assists in development of grant proposals for funding of model instruction programs

• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties

• May make presentations to faculty and to staff members on instructional programs and techniques

• Works with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Physician Assistant Program, Physician Assistant - instructional.

The mission of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Physician Assistant (PA) program is to educate health care professionals committed to the delivery of comprehensive, preventative and therapeutic health care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner, with an emphasis on primary health care for populations and regions in need.
(https://www.med.wisc.edu/education/physician-assistant-pa-program/)

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $105,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer OR SMPH University Staff Benefits Flyer.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited Physician Associate/Assistant program.
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience
• Prior leadership experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in higher education 

Education:

Master's degree or higher from an accredited Physician Associate/Assistant program is required.

How to Apply:

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Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.  This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work. 

Contact Information:

Beth Miller, bmiller53@wisc.edu, 608-265-8696

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