Associate Program Director, Didactic Education (PA)

Southern California University of Health Sciences; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Valid8 Financial, Inc. seeks an Associate Program Director of Didactic Education to oversee the MSPA didactic curriculum in a hybrid Tempe setting. The role leads course design, alignment with ARC-PA standards, and faculty mentoring to ensure program quality and accreditation readiness.

The candidate will advise students, coordinate schedules, and collaborate with program leadership to drive continuous improvement in the MSPA didactic education program.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a fully accredited PA, MD, or DO program with at least 3 years of US clinical practice; current licensure and NCCPA certification for PAs are required.
• Prior faculty experience in PA or medical education and use of simulation or tech in teaching is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365, MS Teams, and SIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the didactic curriculum to align with program goals and ARC-PA standards.
• Mentor faculty with didactic course leadership responsibilities and guide curriculum development.
• Direct design, delivery, and evaluation of didactic courses and learning outcomes.
• Manage didactic academic schedule and ensure integration across the curriculum.
• Ensure compliance of syllabi, assessments, and program documentation with university policies and ARC-PA standards.
• Provide academic advising to students on progression and professional development.
• Collaborate with leadership on curriculum planning and continuous program improvement.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Faculty mentoring

Accreditation knowledge

Academic advising

Program management

Education

Graduate of PA/MD/DO program with US clinical practice

Tools

MS Office 365

MS Teams

SIS system

Job description

Valid8 Financial, Inc. seeks an Associate Program Director of Didactic Education to oversee the MSPA didactic curriculum in a hybrid Tempe setting. The role leads course design, alignment with ARC-PA standards, and faculty mentoring to ensure program quality and accreditation readiness.

The candidate will advise students, coordinate schedules, and collaborate with program leadership to drive continuous improvement in the MSPA didactic education program.