PA Program Leader & Admissions Director (Open Rank)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University’s Department of Medical Sciences in Seattle invites applications for an Associate Program Director and Open Rank Clinical Professor in the Physician Assistant Program. The APD leads admissions, student success, remediation, and summative assessments, while the Clinical Professor teaches didactic coursework, maintains curriculum quality, and mentors students.

The position is 52-week, 1.0 FTE, non-tenure track.

Qualifications

• Master's degree related to physician assistant practice or PA education; doctorate preferred.
• Current NCCPA certification and WA licensure or eligibility.
• At least two years of clinical PA experience and PA education experience.
• Commitment to student-centered education and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead admissions and oversee student success initiatives and remediation.
• Oversee summative assessment and accreditation compliance.
• Teach didactic PA curriculum and mentor graduate students.
• Develop and maintain program goals, mission, and competencies.
• Coordinate clinical site development and monitor rotations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master's degree in PA education

NCCPA certification

Licensed or eligible for licensure in WA

Doctorate preferred

Tools

NCCPA portal

Job description

Northeastern University’s Department of Medical Sciences in Seattle invites applications for an Associate Program Director and Open Rank Clinical Professor in the Physician Assistant Program. The APD leads admissions, student success, remediation, and summative assessments, while the Clinical Professor teaches didactic coursework, maintains curriculum quality, and mentors students.

The position is 52-week, 1.0 FTE, non-tenure track.