PA Studies Program Director (MS) – On Campus

Saybrook University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

The Chicago School seeks a Program Director for the MS Physician Assistant Studies program. This full-time, 12-month faculty role requires on-campus presence in Chicago and at least 50% effort devoted to administrative duties, including accreditation readiness, curriculum oversight, and faculty management.

The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Responsibilities include strategic program development, governance, data-driven assessment, and external engagement to

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current or emeritus NCCPA certification.
• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DHSc, DMSc, or related field).
• Minimum of three years of full-time higher education experience; preferred 5+ years.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and leadership to develop and launch the MS PA Studies program.
• Ensure program compliance with ARC-PA Standards and accreditation readiness.
• Oversee curriculum design, faculty management, and assessment for student success.
• Manage program budget, staffing, and outcomes assessment.

Job description

The Chicago School seeks a Program Director for the MS Physician Assistant Studies program. This full-time, 12-month faculty role requires on-campus presence in Chicago and at least 50% effort devoted to administrative duties, including accreditation readiness, curriculum oversight, and faculty management.

The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Responsibilities include strategic program development, governance, data-driven assessment, and external engagement to