Founding Director, PA Studies Program

Beloit College; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Beloit College invites applications for a founding Program Director for its Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program. This is a unique opportunity to build a program from the ground up at a liberal arts institution.

The director will shape identity, curriculum, and culture, lead accreditation efforts, recruit faculty, and forge community partnerships across south-central Wisconsin. This is a full-time, 12-month appointment with substantial administrative responsibilities,

Qualifications

• ARC-PA program director requirements must be met.
• Master's degree and NCCPA certification status as a physician assistant.
• Wisconsin PA licensure or eligibility.
• Minimum three years of full-time higher education experience.
• 1.0 FTE with at least 50% time in administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead ARC-PA accreditation processes and self-study iterations.
• Develop mission, outcomes, curriculum, and assessment systems.
• Establish clinical site partnerships and regional collaboration.
• Recruit, hire, mentor, and evaluate faculty and staff.
• Oversee student advising, progression, and remediation.
• Represent program internally and externally and secure external funding.
• Teach, participate in governance, and contribute to program policies.

Skills

Leadership

Administrative skills

Budgeting

Program development

Interprofessional education

Community service

Education

Master's degree

NCCPA certification

Job description

Beloit College invites applications for a founding Program Director for its Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program. This is a unique opportunity to build a program from the ground up at a liberal arts institution.

The director will shape identity, curriculum, and culture, lead accreditation efforts, recruit faculty, and forge community partnerships across south-central Wisconsin. This is a full-time, 12-month appointment with substantial administrative responsibilities,