PA Program Director & Accreditation Leader

The Community Solution Education System; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time-off

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

The Chicago School is seeking a Program Director to lead the development and launch of the MS Physician Assistant Studies program on the Chicago Campus. This full-time, 12-month faculty appointment includes substantial administrative responsibilities and site-visit readiness.

The role requires ARC-PA compliance, curriculum oversight, faculty management, and data-driven outcomes assessment to ensure student success and program quality. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current or emeritus NCCPA certification.
• Earned doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and leadership to develop and launch the PA program.
• Ensure compliance with ARC-PA standards and accreditation readiness.
• Oversee didactic and clinical curriculum aligned with learning outcomes.
• Recruit, hire, and develop program faculty and staff; supervise leadership roles.
• Support student progression, retention, and degree completion.
• Manage program budget and operational resources.

Skills

Leadership

Accreditation

Program assessment

Faculty supervision

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Hybrid education delivery

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD/EdD/DHSc/DMSc)

NCCPA certification

PA program graduation

Tools

ARC-PA processes

Accreditation documentation

Job description

The Chicago School is seeking a Program Director to lead the development and launch of the MS Physician Assistant Studies program on the Chicago Campus. This full-time, 12-month faculty appointment includes substantial administrative responsibilities and site-visit readiness.

The role requires ARC-PA compliance, curriculum oversight, faculty management, and data-driven outcomes assessment to ensure student success and program quality. Travel may be required.