Associate Program Director & Open-Rank PA Faculty

NONPF; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Administrative stipend

Job summary

A.T. Still University (ATSU) in California’s Central Coast seeks an Associate Program Director and Open Rank Faculty for the CCPA PA program to lead didactic and clinical education, teach courses, and advance scholarship.

The role reports to the Department Chair/Program Director and oversees admissions, student progression, accreditation readiness, and faculty development, while promoting culturally humble PA education. The position emphasizes collaboration with a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in design and implementation of education programs
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work with diverse student learning styles
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Lead didactic and clinical education for the PA program
• Teach courses and conduct scholarship
• Oversee admissions and student progression
• Maintain ARC-PA accreditation readiness and compliance
• Develop faculty onboarding and development programs
• Engage in community outreach and professional service

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Collaboration

Data-informed decisions

Confidentiality

Education

Doctorate/terminal degree preferred

Job description

A.T. Still University (ATSU) in California’s Central Coast seeks an Associate Program Director and Open Rank Faculty for the CCPA PA program to lead didactic and clinical education, teach courses, and advance scholarship.

The role reports to the Department Chair/Program Director and oversees admissions, student progression, accreditation readiness, and faculty development, while promoting culturally humble PA education. The position emphasizes collaboration with a diverse community.