Director of Clinical Education & Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - School of Physician Assistant Studies - University of Florida

Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

The University of Florida's School of Physician Assistant Studies (UFSPAS) is excited to invite applications for a core faculty member who will serve as the UFSPAS Director of Clinical Education. This position will be a full-time, non-tenured faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (contingent on experience). This key leadership role is integral to the success of our PA program, focusing on the development and management of clinical education components. As the Director of Clinical Education, you will work closely with PA faculty, staff, preceptors, and clinical sites to provide a seamless and enriching clinical education experience for our students.

About This Role

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative individual who is passionate about education and eager to join a dedicated, collaborative team. As Director of Clinical Education and member of the PA faculty team, your responsibilities will include:

• Clinical Education Site Development and Student Placement: Initiating and facilitating the ongoing development and expansion of clinical education sites, managing the placement of students in these settings, ensuring a diverse and comprehensive clinical education experience.
• Teaching and Advising: Deliver high-quality instruction to PA students, both in classroom settings and through experiential (simulation) learning activities. Provide academic advising and mentorship to students.
• Curriculum Development and Student Assessment: Work collaboratively with the faculty team on strategic planning, innovative curriculum development, and continuous review to ensure compliance with accreditation standards. Develop, monitor, and revise student evaluation instruments consistent with the outcomes of each clinical rotation, including benchmarks for standardized PAEA end-of-rotation exams, PACKRAT, and End of Curriculum Exams.
• Scholarship and Service: Engage in scholarship activities and contribute to service responsibilities within the school, college, and professional community. All program faculty contribute to admissions and accreditation activities within the School of PA Studies and have opportunities to serve on committees at the College of Medicine, University, state and national level.
• Clinical Practice: Maintain clinical practice within the UF Health system to ensure excellence in clinical teaching and remain current in the field.

About COM's School of Physician Assistant Studies 

The College of Medicine's School of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies at the University of Florida is dedicated to producing highly skilled and compassionate physician assistants who excel in clinical practice and leadership. Located in Gainesville, Florida, the University of Florida boasts a 2,000-acre campus with 16 colleges, a major academic health center, and a vibrant hub of innovation. Our PA program integrates academic knowledge with practical, hands-on experience through a rigorous curriculum designed to meet the healthcare needs of diverse patient populations. With a collaborative learning environment and an emphasis on evidence-based practice, we ensure our graduates are well-equipped to improve patient outcomes and advance the PA profession.

UF serves over 55,000 students and employs more than 5,500 faculty members, backed by a $5 billion annual budget. The state of Florida supports UF’s mission to be a leading public research university, providing extensive funding to enhance its faculty and facilities. The School of PA Studies, part of UF’s esteemed College of Medicine, matriculates 60 students per cohort and has a legacy of producing exceptional clinicians and leaders in healthcare. For more information about the College of Medicine's School of PA Studies and its programs, visit College of Medicine School of PA Studies.

About the City of Gainesville

Gainesville is home to Florida's largest and oldest university, and so is one of the state's centers of education, medicine, cultural events and athletics. The University of Florida and UF Health Shands Hospital are the leading employers in Gainesville and provide jobs for many residents of surrounding counties. Gainesville is also the largest city in Alachua County and is the county seat, with approximately 269,000 residents county-wide. It serves as the cultural, educational, and commercial center for the north central Florida region.

The city provides a full range of municipal services, including cultural and nature services and necessary administrative services to support these activities. Additionally, the city owns a regional transit system, a regional airport, and a 72-par championship golf course. Known for its preservation of historic buildings and the beauty of its natural surroundings, Gainesville's numerous parks, museums and lakes provide entertainment to thousands of visitors. Because of its beautiful landscape and urban "forest," Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities in Florida. The city is in a central location to both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, providing easy access within a day’s drive to beaches, nature preserves, and water-based activities. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville. 

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Commensurate with education and experience

Master’s degree from an ARC-PA accredited PA program (or related medical discipline, i.e., MD or DO).

Current certification by the NCCPA (for PA applicants) and FL State licensure (or eligibility for licensure).

If applicant is not a current Florida resident, a valid medical license in the state of current residence is required.

MD and DO applicants must hold specialty board certification in their area of instruction, in accordance with accreditation guidelines for supervising PA students.

Minimum of 3 years experience as a full-time clinician, as the role includes a clinical practice component.

The ideal candidate will possess: 

• Leadership experience in PA education, clinical practice or healthcare administration.
• Demonstrated effective teaching experience in the classroom and/or clinical setting.
• Experience with clinical operations or clinical curricular operations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Doctoral degree in related field.

To apply, please submit an application at jobs.ufl.edu and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. 

In your cover letter, we encourage you to briefly address your experience in teaching and curriculum development for Physician Assistant students or other medical providers, and how that experience could translate to PA education. Additionally, please describe your experience in providing interdisciplinary, team-based patient care, and if you have not worked with PAs, explain how your experience can be applied to PA student instruction.

The Search Committee will accept applications until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin on October 31st and will continue until a sufficient applicant pool has been established.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire.  A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible.  Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.