Kettering College Chair Associate Professor - Physician Assistant

Kettering Health; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative teaching environment

Hands-on clinical partnerships

Focus on holistic education

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking a chair for the Department of Physician Assistant Studies in Kettering, Ohio. This leadership role involves curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and student support within a recognized PA program. Candidates should possess a Master’s or Doctoral degree in relevant fields, along with significant clinical and teaching experience. The position offers a full-time role focused on advancing educational standards and promoting faculty and student development, contributing to the mission of quality healthcare education.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required focused on PA or related healthcare discipline.
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience and 4 years teaching experience preferred.
• Current Physician Assistant licensure in Ohio and NCCPA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development and evaluation for the PA program.
• Maintain program accreditation compliance.
• Provide academic advising and support to PA students.
• Mentor faculty and students in scholarly activities.

Skills

Curriculum design

Clinical practice experience

Teaching experience

Scholarship activity

Academic advising

Leadership skills

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant

Doctoral degree in related healthcare discipline

Job description

Job Details

Kettering College | Kettering | Full Time | Days

Responsibilities & Requirements

The chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies is a senior core faculty member who contributes to the design, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of an ARC‑PA accredited PA program. The chair demonstrates sustained excellence in PA education, scholarship, clinical practice, and service, and serves as a mentor to students and faculty. This position includes significant responsibility for curriculum development, student evaluation, faculty collaboration, and program assessment, in alignment with ARC‑PA standards for program personnel, curriculum, and outcomes assessment.

The chair must also meet with the committees to which they are assigned in the governance structure of the college. Above all, the functioning of the department must advance institutional mission and goals in collaboration with other college departments and programs. Performs other duties as assigned. Reports to the KC Dean of Academic Affairs.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution as a Physician Assistant (MPAS, MSPA, or equivalent) or Master’s/doctoral degree in a related healthcare discipline that contributes directly to PA education.
• Academic preparation sufficient to support teaching assignments and align with ARC‑PA expectations for faculty competence and program mission.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical practice as a Physician Assistant.
• At least four (4) years of teaching experience at the postsecondary level, preferably within a PA program or health professions education.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum design, student assessment, or clinical education.
• Evidence of an established pattern of scholarship consistent with Boyer’s Model (teaching, application, integration, or discovery).
• Faculty scholarship and professional activity must support the program mission and student learning outcomes.
• Current, valid, unencumbered Physician Assistant licensure in Ohio (or eligibility for Ohio licensure).
• Current NCCPA certification is required.
• Ongoing maintenance of clinical knowledge and professional practice sufficient to support teaching and student supervision.
• ARC‑PA requires faculty to demonstrate qualifications and currency appropriate to assigned roles.
• Resuscitation certification: BLS (preferred), ACLS (preferred).

Teaching and Curriculum

• Design, deliver, and evaluate didactic and/or clinical coursework that supports PA program competencies and student learning outcomes.
• Ensure course content reflects contemporary PA practice, evidence-based medicine, interprofessional collaboration, and emerging healthcare models (including telehealth where applicable).
• Participate in curriculum mapping, review, and revision to ensure compliance with ARC‑PA curriculum standards.
• Use student performance data to inform teaching practices and curricular improvement.

Assessment and Program Evaluation

• Actively participate in program self‑assessment, including data collection, analysis, and documentation of continuous improvement.
• Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, including PANCE performance, graduation rates, and attrition, to ensure achievement of program goals.
• Contribute to assessment of student performance, remediation planning, and progression decisions.
• Maintain accurate academic records and participate in accreditation reporting and self‑study processes.

Student Support and Advising

• Provide academic and professional advising to PA students.
• Support student professional development, ethical practice, and readiness for clinical education and entry into practice.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment consistent with institutional and professional values.

Scholarship

• Maintain an active, ongoing record of scholarly activity appropriate to PA education and clinical practice.
• Integrate scholarship into teaching and service.
• Mentor junior faculty and students in scholarly activities where appropriate.

Service and Leadership

• Serve on program, college, and institutional committees.
• Provide overall leadership, organization, administration, and continuous review of the PA program to ensure compliance with all ARC‑PA accreditation standards.
• Ensure timely submission of ARC‑PA required reports, maintenance of the ARC‑PA Program Management Portal, and notification of substantive program changes.
• Recruit, retain, and support qualified faculty to meet programmatic needs in accordance with ARC‑PA Standards E1.04 and E1.05.
• Allocate sufficient administrative time and resources to fulfill leadership and accreditation responsibilities.
• Provide oversight of supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs), including site development, evaluation, and preceptor engagement.
• Engage in professional service at the local, state, or national level related to PA education or healthcare.
• Maintain membership in appropriate professional organizations; participation in community organizations enhancing the effectiveness of the College is encouraged.

Job Responsibilities

• Align the PAS department with the overall mission of Kettering College and the needs of the programs it serves.
• Encourage the spiritual growth of faculty, staff, and students within the department.
• Set tone and expectations for a successful faculty team that achieves department goals.
• Use teachable moments to assist team members toward team cohesiveness and facilitation of department goals.
• Facilitate openness to change and continuous improvement within the department.
• Identify opportunities and barriers to change; work with faculty and staff to foster continuous improvement.
• Manage individual faculty members to achieve optimal results in their areas of responsibility.
• Supervise specific faculty within the department to ensure effective collaboration toward shared goals.
• Lead the department’s development and use of outcome assessments.
• Facilitate positive external relationships with key stakeholders of the college.
• Advocate for faculty development opportunities.
• Collaborate with the supervising dean on all hiring and contract issues.
• Hire and supervise the department’s regularly contracted and adjunct faculty and guest lecturers.
• Develop and manage workload allocations of faculty in the department.
• Participate as a member of the Dean’s Council, Student Success, and other committees as assigned by the dean.
• Contribute to other programs and the college’s assessment and accreditation efforts.
• Ensure the department supports the institutional goals and outcomes of Kettering Health and participates in the leadership structure within Kettering Health.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills, service orientation, collaboration, partnerships, communication, and trustworthiness.

Leadership Skills

• Aligning Performance for Success
• Building a Successful Team
• Mentoring
• Delegating Responsibility
• Facilitating Change
• Inspiring Others

Management Skills

• Information Monitoring
• Operational Decision Making
• Planning and Organizing

Personal Attributes

• Continuous Learning
• Innovation
• Personal Growth

Learning Facilitation

• Curriculum Development and Coordination
• Facilitation of Learning
• Program Representative

Preferred Qualifications Overview

Preferred Qualifications Overview Kettering College is a faith‑based institution of higher education located in Kettering, Ohio, owned by Kettering Health – Main Campus and chartered by the Seventh‑day Adventist Church. Since its founding in 1967, the College has grown into a leader in health sciences education, offering undergraduate and graduate programs through the doctoral level. Rooted in an Adventist commitment to whole‑person care, Kettering College prepares students to serve with competence, compassion, and integrity. Its mission comes to life each day through innovative teaching, hands‑on clinical partnerships, and a focus on developing healthcare professionals who view service as a life calling and health as harmony of body, mind, and spirit.