Didactic Director - Division of Physician Assistant Studies

Company: Medical University of South Carolina

Job Location: Charleston, South Carolina

Category: Physician Assistants

Type: Full-Time

The Didactic Director provides administrative and academic leadership for the didactic phase of the PA Hybrid Program. Responsibilities include curriculum oversight, faculty coordination, student assessment, and continuous quality improvement. Ensures compliance with Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant standards and institutional policies.

Key Responsibilities

Direct design, implementation, and evaluation of the didactic curriculum
Ensure horizontal and vertical curricular integration across all courses
Maintain consistency across hybrid delivery modalities (asynchronous, synchronous, immersion)
Supervise and support course directors and didactic faculty
Oversee course scheduling, coordination, and instructional delivery
Monitor student performance; implement and oversee remediation
Ensure integrity and standardization of student assessment practices
Collaborate with assessment leadership to analyze outcomes and drive CQI initiatives
Coordinate with Clinical Director to support transition to clinical phase
Lead accreditation-related activities, documentation, and reporting
Participate in program committees and institutional service
Chair the student Promotion and Advancement (P&A)Committee
Provide direct instruction in area of expertise
Ensure course design (syllabi, outcomes, objectives, assessments, grading) aligns with program competencies and accreditation expectations
Ensure comparable and equivalent instruction, learning experiences, and assessment outcomes across all hybrid and distributed environments
Conduct frequent, objective evaluation of student performance and participate in timely remediation processes
Participate in program self-assessment, outcomes analysis, and continuous quality improvement activities
Contribute to student advising, admissions, and support activities

Minimum Requirements

Graduate of an accredited PA program
NCCPA certification (current or eligible)
Eligible for South Carolina licensure
Minimum 3 years full-time clinical PA experience
Minimum 3 years PA faculty experience
Experience in curriculum design, instruction, and student assessment

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree (DMSc, PhD, EdD, or equivalent)
Prior experience as Didactic Director or comparable leadership role
Experience in hybrid/online education models
Familiarity with ARC-PA accreditation standards and processes
Experience with LMS and educational technologies

Core Competencies

Curriculum management and instructional design
Assessment and evaluation methods
Leadership in hybrid learning environments
Data analysis and continuous improvement
Effective communication and team collaboration

Supervision

Reports to: Program Director
Supervises: Didactic course directors and faculty (as assigned)

Work Environment / Expectations

Hybrid academic environment with required participation in on-site immersion activities
Standard faculty workload including teaching, service, and scholarship expectations

Application Process

Apply via MUSC Careers portal. Submit CV, cover letter, and professional references.