Clinical Skills Instructor Primary Care

is a private, non‑profit, graduate‑level health sciences institution located on over 500 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE’s mission is to educate and train a diverse group of competent and compassionate healthcare professionals; create health and research support facilities; and provide healthy living environments to improve the lives of others. Founded in 2014, ACHE is poised to lead healthcare education for years to come and is dedicated solely to healthcare and wellness.
Job Summary

As Clinical Skills Instructor for Primary Care, you will integrate scientifically based, outcomes‑evaluated clinical knowledge, biomedical sciences, and osteopathic principles for pre‑doctoral students. Faculty are expected to provide service to the university, engage in innovative scholarship, and advance medical knowledge. Rank will be determined by qualifications and experience.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
• Participate in curriculum development, delivery, assessment, and modification as part of the college’s ongoing quality‑improvement and assessment program.
• Participate in the assessment and evaluation of students, provide feedback and remedial assistance to ensure student competency.
• Provide feedback to other faculty as part of the college's quality‑improvement program.
• Establish and maintain scheduled office hours for student advising, tutoring, remediation and consultation.
• Participate in College committees, community outreach events, and professional organizations as assigned.
• Drive clinical work at local hospitals, clinics, or other medical service providers to develop and maintain clinical skills and instruct students during clinical rotations.
• Maintain a personal and professional development plan, including teaching, professional development activities, service, scholarly activity, and research.
• Demonstrate highest standards of professionalism and ethical behavior in all professional actions.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and support staff.
• Adapt and assist the university in fulfilling its mission through teaching, academic administration, community service, or special duties as assigned.
• Advance the College’s prestige through mission advancement and personal career development.
• Prepare grant proposals and academic evaluative reports as applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or their designee.
Requirements Qualifications and Credentials

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications
• Terminal degree (DO or MD) with current board certification in an appropriate area, or graduation from an ARC‑PA accredited Physician Assistant Program, with current NCCPA certification and active PA license eligible for licensure in Arkansas.
• Demonstrated leadership, productivity, and administrative experience in clinical, research, scholarly, or educational settings.
• Good standing with all regulatory and governmental boards and agencies.
• Eligible for coverage by the college’s malpractice insurer if applicable.
Preferred Qualifications
• Three (3) years of academic experience as a full‑time faculty member at a College of Osteopathic Medicine, Allopathic Medicine, Academic Health Care Teaching Center, or five (5) years in a Graduate Medical Education Program; or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and productivity in clinical or professional service, scholarly activity, medical research, or education.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge and skill in delivering medical education in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings for students and residents.
• Knowledge of varied curriculum templates and educational formats.
• Ability to mentor and motivate students and peers.
• Depth of knowledge in medical, psychological, or social disciplines required for student education.
• Leadership, organizational, delegation, and…