PA Program Director: Lead Accreditation & Curriculum Excellence

The Chicago School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time-off

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Chicago School is seeking a Program Director for the MS Physician Assistant Studies program. The role provides strategic vision, academic leadership, and administrative oversight to ensure successful program launch and ongoing excellence.

Responsibilities include accreditation readiness, curriculum oversight, faculty management, and program assessment to support student success and program quality. This is a full‑time, on‑campus role with occasional travel.

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 program organization, structure, and delivery meet accreditation requirements.
• Lead site visit preparation, documentation, and stakeholder readiness.
• Oversee curriculum design, didactic and clinical components, and assessment.
• Recruit, hire, and evaluate program faculty and staff.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Accreditation knowledge

Faculty mentorship

Program planning

Budget oversight

Outcomes assessment

Collaboration

Curriculum development

Education

PA program graduation

NCCPA certification

doctoral degree (PhD/EdD/DHSc/DMSc)

Job description

The Chicago School is seeking a Program Director for the MS Physician Assistant Studies program. The role provides strategic vision, academic leadership, and administrative oversight to ensure successful program launch and ongoing excellence.

Responsibilities include accreditation readiness, curriculum oversight, faculty management, and program assessment to support student success and program quality. This is a full‑time, on‑campus role with occasional travel.