PA Program Research & Outcomes Lead

TopSciNet; Painesville (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Erie College in Painesville, OH, invites applications for a full-time Research and Outcomes Coordinator in the Physician Assistant Program. The role focuses on maintaining self-assessment processes, supporting faculty and students in teaching, research, and program outcomes.

The candidate will teach courses, coordinate assessments, support accreditation, and foster partnerships with clinical sites to advance student success within a liberal arts setting.

Qualifications

• Nationally certified and state-licensed (or eligible) Physician Assistant, with ability to maintain licensure in Ohio.
• 5+ years of clinical experience preferred.
• Experience teaching in an academic or liberal arts college setting.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, student success, and institutional teamwork.
• Creative, strategic, and growth-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Teach Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, Professional Practice for the PA Profession, Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice, Women’s Health, and guest lectures.
• Facilitate Problem-Based Learning and assist with assessments.
• Maintain office hours of 6 hours/week, with a minimum of 4 days on campus.
• Coordinate data, evaluations, metrics, and outcomes across admissions, didactic, and clinical phases.
• Support ARC-PA accreditation processes, including self-study reporting.
• Lead maintenance and analysis of program outcomes and metrics alongside PA faculty.
• Coordinate curriculum components of public health, health maintenance, and other program elements.
• Assist in designing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum and student handbooks.
• Provide academic advising, counseling, and remediation as needed.
• Participate in student recruitment, admission, and selection processes.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with clinical sites and preceptors.
• Coordinate site visits and monitor clinical student progress.
• Support student job placement and alumni engagement.
• Assist faculty and students with research, publications, and grants.
• Participate in scholarly activities and professional development opportunities.
• Attend annual PAEA Faculty Workshop within the first year of hire.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Physician Assistant certification (PA-C)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Lake Erie College in Painesville, OH, invites applications for a full-time Research and Outcomes Coordinator in the Physician Assistant Program. The role focuses on maintaining self-assessment processes, supporting faculty and students in teaching, research, and program outcomes.

The candidate will teach courses, coordinate assessments, support accreditation, and foster partnerships with clinical sites to advance student success within a liberal arts setting.