Chair, Department of Physician Assistant Studies

East Carolina University; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to chair the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. This full-time role involves guiding a graduate program, fostering faculty development, and engaging in teaching and service activities. The successful candidate will oversee curriculum management, budget development, and strategic planning, ensuring alignment with the college's mission. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of healthcare education in a vibrant community. If you are passionate about education and leadership, this role is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in PA or related field required.
• Five years experience in teaching and/or professional practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Department of Physician Assistant Studies.
• Engage in teaching and service activities as per departmental needs.
• Manage departmental budget and personnel matters.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Leadership Skills

Curriculum Development

Professional Development

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in PA or related field

Job description

Chair, Department of Physician Assistant Studies

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:

• Letter of Interest
• List of Three References (noting contact information)

2-3 original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Position Information

Job Title: Chair, Department of Physician Assistant Studies

Classification Title: Clinical Asst Professor, Clinical Assoc Professor, Clinical Professor

Number of Vacancies: 1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Position Type: Faculty (Teaching)

Organizational Unit Overview

ECU’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies is a 27-month, master-level curriculum and is accredited by the ARC -PA. It is one of eight departments in the College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) and is in a state-of-the-art building on the health science campus in Greenville, NC. The College of Allied Health Sciences is the first and largest college of allied health sciences in North Carolina.

ECU is located in Greenville, NC, which is the cultural, educational, medical and economic center of Eastern NC. The Greenville/Pitt County area has a population of approximately 175,000.

Job Duties

The College of Allied Health Sciences at East Carolina University invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies (full-time, 12-month appointment). The successful candidate will provide leadership for the Department of Physician Assistant Studies and its graduate program, as well as facilitate the professional development of department faculty members and staff.

The chair of the department reports directly to the Dean of College of Allied Health Sciences and is expected to advance the college’s vision of state and national distinction in professional education, scholarship, and service. The candidate will be expected to engage in teaching, and service activities in accordance with departmental needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for appointment at the Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor level, commensurate with academic preparation and experience. Specific activities include but are not limited to:

• Participating in instructional activities including but not limited to serving as a lecturer/small group facilitator/course director, participating in student assessment, and other instructional tasks.
• Disseminating information from the Administrative Council to faculty, staff, and students as appropriate.
• Holding regular Department meetings as appropriate.
• Working with faculty and staff to achieve consensus on decisions facing the department while respecting the goals of the Department, College, and University.
• Contributing to the formulation and execution of College and University policies and regulations.
• Overseeing the development, execution, and review of a strategic plan in alignment with those of the College and University.
• Developing budget requests in conjunction with the Dean, and managing the departmental budget.
• Managing personnel matters within the department, including evaluation, recruiting/retaining/hiring faculty and staff, administering workload, mentorship, and other personnel actions as required.
• Managing curriculum, including planning and initiating changes, planning enrichment activities, and maintaining academic accreditation in conjunction with the Program Director.
• Overseeing research and service programs carried out under departmental auspices or using departmental resources.
• Engaging in professional development.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s or Doctoral degree in PA or related field with experience in teaching and/or professional practice.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: Current, unrestricted license by the appropriate North Carolina licensing authority is required for a PA, MD, NP or other licensed health care professional; not required for a PhD.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Five years experience in teaching and/or professional practice.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 04/22/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Initial Screening Begins: 05/07/2025

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.