PA Program Director (Assistant Professor) - Educational Affairs

1000scholars; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA, seeks a non-tenure line Assistant Professor/PA Program Director to lead the PA Program, oversee the strategic plan and curriculum design, and supervise program operations.

The role requires strong academic leadership and experience with ARC-PA accreditation processes, teaching, and program development to advance educational excellence in the PA program.

Qualifications

• Must have graduate from an accredited PA program and a master’s degree.
• Licensed or eligible for PA licensure with prescriptive authority in PA.
• Minimum 3 years of patient care experience as a PA in a clinical setting.
• 3+ years of academic leadership and teaching experience; ARC-PA background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, vision, and oversight for the PA Program.
• Oversee the program's strategic plan and curriculum design.
• Lead reaccreditation efforts with ARC-PA and ensure ongoing compliance.

Skills

Academic leadership

Teaching experience

ARC-PA accreditation experience

Clinical patient care experience

Education

Master's Degree in related field

PA licensure eligibility with prescriptive authority

Job description

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA in the Office of Educational Affairs is seeking a non-tenure line Assistant Professor/PA Program Director . This position would be responsible to provide the leadership, vision, knowledge, and skills necessary to support the Physician Assistant (PA) Program, and oversee the program's strategic plan and design of the curriculum. In addition, possess the skills and experience to oversee the reaccreditation process for the PA program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Proven graduate of an accredited PA program required.
• Master's Degree in an area related to the job requirements required.
• Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification required.
• Licensed, or be eligible for licensure, in Pennsylvania, including prescriptive authority required.
• Three (3) years of patient care experience as a practicing physician assistant in a clinical setting required.
• Three (3) years of academic leadership experience in a university setting required.
• Teaching experience in a university setting required.
• Prior experience in the ARC-PA accreditation process required.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

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