Founding PA Studies Program Director

Beloit-College; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Beloit College invites applications for a founding Program Director for its new Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program. This is a unique opportunity to build a program from scratch at a selective liberal arts college in Beloit, Wisconsin, shaping its identity, curriculum, and culture.

The founding director will lead ARC-PA accreditation efforts, establish partnerships, recruit and develop faculty, and guide administrative and academic operations to ensure rigorous PA education

Qualifications

• Be a physician assistant with a Master's degree and NCCPA certification status.
• Hold current licensure, or be eligible for licensure, as a PA in Wisconsin
• Have at least three years of full-time higher education experience at time of appointment

Responsibilities

• Lead ARC-PA accreditation processes and site visits.
• Develop mission, outcomes, curriculum, policies, and assessment systems for the PA program
• Establish clinical site partnerships and ensure high-quality clinical experiences
• Recruit, hire, mentor, and evaluate faculty and staff in the program
• Oversee student advising, progression, and remediation
• Collaborate with College leadership on external funding and interprofessional education

Skills

Leadership

Administrative skills

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree in PA

Wisconsin PA licensure eligibility

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

Beloit College invites applications for a founding Program Director for its new Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program. This is a unique opportunity to build a program from scratch at a selective liberal arts college in Beloit, Wisconsin, shaping its identity, curriculum, and culture.

The founding director will lead ARC-PA accreditation efforts, establish partnerships, recruit and develop faculty, and guide administrative and academic operations to ensure rigorous PA education