PA Program Education Leader — Associate/Full Professor

ATSU Partnership; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Clinical practice one day weekly

Job summary

A.T. Still University (ATSU) in California invites applications for Associate Program Director and open rank faculty of Physician Assistant Studies.

You will lead the PA program’s didactic and clinical phases, manage a dedicated faculty team, teach courses, engage in service, and conduct scholarship to advance culturally humble care for underserved communities. The role emphasizes holistic admissions, faculty development, and compliance with ARC-PA standards, with opportunities for clinical

Qualifications

• Prior academic leadership experience preferred at associate or full professor level.
• Experience leading didactic and/or clinical education programs in medical education preferred.
• Ability to articulate contribution to program mission and vision.
• Experience recruiting, onboarding and developing faculty (teaching, service and scholarship).
• Substantial clinical experience preferred.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills required.
• Ability to work with diverse student learning styles and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership team to advance the PA program's vision and accreditation readiness.
• Provide oversight to admissions, progression, retention, and completion strategies.
• Serve as primary on-campus contact for day-to-day program operations and faculty support.
• Develop faculty onboarding and ongoing faculty development programs.
• Engage with community to promote the PA profession and program.
• Maintain relationships with clinical affiliates and preceptors; participate in site visits as needed.
• Educate a student body selected for holistic admissions and support success toward benchmarks.
• Ensure ARC-PA accreditation standards are met and lead preparation for self-studies.

Skills

Academic leadership

Leadership experience

Communication

Collaboration

Autonomy

Confidentiality

Data-informed decisions

Job description

A.T. Still University (ATSU) in California invites applications for Associate Program Director and open rank faculty of Physician Assistant Studies.

You will lead the PA program’s didactic and clinical phases, manage a dedicated faculty team, teach courses, engage in service, and conduct scholarship to advance culturally humble care for underserved communities. The role emphasizes holistic admissions, faculty development, and compliance with ARC-PA standards, with opportunities for clinical