Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Clinical Sciences, invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure, open-rank faculty position to serve as Clinical Coordinator for the Pathologists’ Assistant (PathA) Program. The PathA Program, housed within the College of Health Professions, is dedicated to preparing highly competent and compassionate Pathologists’ Assistants through high-quality didactic instruction, intentional clinical training, interprofessional education, and meaningful scholarly engagement.

The Clinical Coordinator plays a central role in supporting and advancing the program’s clinical education operations. Working closely with the Program Director, didactic faculty, and the College’s Clinical Education team, this faculty member will ensure that all clinical rotations meet NAACLS accreditation standards, provide a high-quality learning experience, and reflect best practices in PathA training. Responsibilities include developing, coordinating, and evaluating clinical sites; onboarding and supporting clinical preceptors; teaching within the curriculum; and advising students as they progress through clinical training.

Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and credentials.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC005382 CHP - PathA

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Education Coordination

• Establish and maintain strong affiliate relationships with external pathology and laboratory medicine clinical sites to ensure high-quality PathA clinical training.

• Prepare, schedule, and monitor clinical rotation assignments, tracking student progression and competency development across all clinical experiences.

• Collaborate closely with the College’s Clinical Education staff to ensure all students meet onboarding, compliance, and credentialing requirements prior to entering any clinical rotation.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the PathA program, students, clinical site coordinators, and clinical preceptors to support communication, resolve issues, and promote an excellent learning environment.

• Collect, review, and maintain student evaluations, preceptor feedback, and clinical site assessments to support continuous evaluation and improvement of clinical education.

Faculty Instruction and Academic Duties:

• Assist in recruiting and retaining qualified program faculty.

• Promote and support faculty development and scholarship.

• Advise and mentor students, providing academic and career guidance.

• Assist with the recruitment of highly qualified Pathologists’ Assistant students who represent diverse populations.

• Assist in ensuring adherence to the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) standards, policies, and guidelines as assigned by the program director.

• Contribute to student instruction as a course director for practicum courses.

• Share didactic teaching responsibilities within the PathA division, contributing to the delivery of high-quality educational content.

• Support curriculum development to align with educational and clinical instruction goals.

• Engage in interprofessional education initiatives to promote collaboration across healthcare disciplines.

• Represent the program in university committees and community outreach activities.

Scholarship and Professional Engagement

• Contribute to scholarly activities, research, presentations, and publications in Pathologists’ Assistant education and practice.

• Engage in professional development and continuing education to stay current in the field.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified Pathologists’ Assistant (ASCP).

• Master’s degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program.

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience as a Pathologists’ Assistant.

• Teaching experience in an academic setting is preferred.

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

The College of Health Professions is one of six colleges of South Carolina’s only academic health center and is among the largest colleges by student numbers at MUSC. Established in 1966, and with over fifty years of history educating thousands of students from the state of South Carolina and beyond, the College of Health Professions is a national leader in education, intellectual discovery, and research. Located in beautiful Charleston, on the campus of the historic, and nationally recognized Medical University of South Carolina, our college advances student learning through a dedicated and stellar faculty by promoting diversity, and by constantly assessing our programs and activities to better serve our students, our community, and the world at large.

Qualified candidates must apply online through MUSC Human Resources and provide documentation as requested including a cover letter, and a current curriculum vitae.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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