PA Education Leader: Associate/Open Rank Faculty

A.T. Still University; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 114,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Clinical practice one day/week

Administrative stipend

Job summary

ATSU seeks an Associate Program Director and Open Rank Faculty for the Central Coast PA Program. The role reports to the Department Chair/Program Director and focuses on leading didactic and clinical phases, driving faculty development, and advancing ARC-PA accreditation efforts.

You will teach courses, engage in scholarship, and support student admissions, progression, and successful program operation in a culturally humble, service-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Academic leadership experience at associate or full professor level preferred.
• Experience in design, development, and implementation of medical education programs preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills required.
• Ability to make data-informed decisions and manage complex processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage didactic and clinical phases of PA program.
• Oversee admissions, progression, and completion processes.
• Mentor faculty and staff; develop onboarding and faculty development programs.
• Engage with clinical affiliates and preceptors; participate in site visits as needed.
• Lead accreditation activities and prepare ARC-PA submissions.
• Develop and deliver academic courses; conduct scholarship.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Data-informed decisions

Organization

Tools

ARC-PA experience

Job description

ATSU seeks an Associate Program Director and Open Rank Faculty for the Central Coast PA Program. The role reports to the Department Chair/Program Director and focuses on leading didactic and clinical phases, driving faculty development, and advancing ARC-PA accreditation efforts.

You will teach courses, engage in scholarship, and support student admissions, progression, and successful program operation in a culturally humble, service-oriented environment.