Urgently Require PA Faculty, Clinical Coordinator in Greenville, NC
Posted 2025-03-14Job title: PA Faculty, Clinical Coordinator
Company: East Carolina University
Job description: East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. All applications MUST be submitted via the official ECU HR jobs portal.
In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:
? Curriculum Vitae
? Letter of Interest
? List of Three References (noting contact information)
Questions or informal inquiries may be directed to the PA Faculty Search Committee Chair
Dr. Mike Schwartz
Clinical Professor, ECU College of Allied Health Sciences
Office: (252) 744-0436
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title PA Faculty, Clinical Coordinator
Position Number 975065
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department AAH Al Hlth Phys Assist Studies
Department Homepage https://pa.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department PHYSICIAN ASST STUDIES
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title
Working Title PA Faculty, Clinical Coordinator
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Recruitment Range Commensurate with qualifications
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category Faculty (Teaching)
Organizational Unit Overview
East Carolina University's (ECU) Department of Physician Assistant Studies (PADP) welcomes applications for a full-time, fixed-term faculty position at the level of Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or full Clinical Professor, commensurate with qualifications. The selected candidate will be a clinical coordinator with didactic teaching responsibilities in the curriculum. The successful candidate will also be an active part of recruiting, student advising, self-study for ongoing accreditation, and other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.
ECU's Department of Physician Assistant Studies is a 27-month, master-level curriculum and is accredited by the ARC-PA. It is one of eight departments in the College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) and is located in a state-of-the-art building on the health science campus in Greenville, NC, along with the College of Nursing and the Laupus Medical Library. The College of Allied Health Sciences is the first and largest college of allied health sciences in North Carolina and graduates the most allied health professionals for the state. The College has a strong working relationship with the ECU Brody School of Medicine, ECU College of Nursing, the East Carolina Heart Institute, and the School of Dental Medicine. East Carolina University (30,000 students) is an integral part of Vidant Medical Center, the regional medical center that serves 29 counties.
ECU is located in Greenville, NC, which is the cultural, educational, medical and economic center of Eastern NC. The Greenville/Pitt County area has a population of approximately 175,000. Greenville is an ideal, family-oriented community that caters to outdoor and sports enthusiasts. Greenville is 45 miles from I-95 and just over an hour from the capital city of Raleigh. The Outer Banks, Oriental (the sailing capital of NC) and the Atlantic Ocean are easily accessible for day trips. A few noteworthy features of the area follow:
? ECU's nationally recognized arts, theater, and music program offers entertainment opportunities for the entire family
? Low cost of living, affordable housing, and excellent choice of schools
? Desirable climate with relatively mild winters and four seasons
? Division I AAC football, basketball, and baseball teams
? Numerous shopping opportunities, including popular national chains and unique, locally-owned stores
? 20 parks, including 3 waterfront-a 324-acre nature park and an outdoor amphitheater
Job Duties
The Clinical Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Program Director and be a member on a Clinical Team with the Director of Clinical Education and the Administrative Clinical Coordinator. Principal duties include but are not limited to; recruiting new clinical rotation sites and preceptors maintain current rotation sites and preceptors; design, revise, implement, coordinate, and evaluate curricula; identify students who are not achieving course or Program objectives and formulate a plan of remediation then assuring the plan is carried out and properly documented in the student record; responsible for collecting, analyzing and reporting clinical year data then authoring narratives that demonstrate a cause and effect relationships between program data and programmatic changes. Also responsible for demonstrating compliance with accreditation standards in written reports and though application of standards in the day to day running of the clinical year. This position will include travel (1-3 times a month) within a two-hour radius to assure students and clinical sites are meeting program goals and competencies. The selected candidate will have a didactic role, with opportunities to assist in didactic courses and expectations to lecture and assist in different practical evaluations, lab experiences, and simulated patient scenarios throughout the year as his or her workload permits. The selected candidate will be required to participate in a variety of other responsibilities, including but not limited to: providing academic counseling as a faculty advisor to assigned PA students; participating in committee appointments; participating in the admissions process; and fulfilling other duties as assigned by the Department Chair. The selected candidate must display the ability to: communicate effectively; work efficiently and effectively in both an independent setting and as part of a team; and develop working relationships with students, peers, administration, preceptors and clinic staff, and the community.
Minimum Education/Experience
Minimum requirements include a current, unrestricted license as a physician assistant by the North Carolina Medical Board or eligibility for licensure, a minimum of 3 years clinical experience in patient care as a physician assistant, completion of an ARC-PA accredited program or its successors or predecessors, a master's degree or higher in a related field, certification as a physician assistant by the NCCPA, careful attention to detail, high organizational and networking skills, and dedication to being a team player.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
Unrestricted license as a physician assistant by the North Carolina Medical Board or eligibility for licensure,
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, work well with deadlines, and demonstrate resilience. The candidate should have good written and oral communication skills required for working with students, faculty, and other departments at ECU as well as within the medical community. Some proficiency using Word, PowerPoint and Excel is preferred.
Previous faculty/clinical coordinating experience within academia is also desirable.
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. All applications MUST be submitted via the official ECU HR jobs portal.
In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:
? Curriculum Vitae
? Letter of Interest
? List of Three References (noting contact information)
Questions or informal inquiries may be directed to the PA Faculty Search Committee Chair
Dr. Mike Schwartz
Clinical Professor, ECU College of Allied Health Sciences
Office: (252) 744-0436
Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date 08/21/2023
Open Until Filled No
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. 12/15/2023
Initial Screening Begins 09/07/2023
Rank Level Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
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AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or .
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.
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Location: Greenville, NC