Program Director, Master of Physician Assistant Studies

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant academic community at a leading coastal university as the founding Program Director for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies. This full-time, tenure-track role offers an exciting opportunity to shape a new program, oversee curriculum development, and mentor faculty. With a commitment to work/life balance, the university provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and tuition waivers. If you are passionate about education and healthcare, and ready to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Waiver

Paid Vacation

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Community Service Leave

Free Campus Recreation Membership

Paid Holidays

Training and Development Programs

Qualifications

• Doctorate required; NCCPA certification and PA license eligibility in NC.
• Minimum 6 years in higher education, with 3 years in PA program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the PA program, including assessment, planning, and faculty hiring.
• Develop accreditation documents and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Curriculum Development

Accreditation Processes

Teaching Experience

Communication Skills

Education

Doctorate (PhD, EdD, DSc, DHs)

National Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Job description

Program Director, Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Benefits of Working at UNCW

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.

As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.
Hiring RangeDetermined based on qualifications and/or experience

Vacancy Number: E1373

Position Number: 2146

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Home Department: CHHS - Dean's Office - 31500

Division: Academic Affairs - 30 Division

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) invites applications for the position of the founding Program Director of its Master of Physician Assistant Studies program. The Program Director will play a central role in the design and implementation of this new program. This position is a full-time, tenure-track administrative role with teaching, scholarship, and service responsibilities. The successful candidate will be hired as an associate or full professor and will be evaluated for tenure. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Position responsibilities:

• Oversight of the Physician Assistant program including program assessment, planning, fiscal management, faculty hiring, and curriculum development/implementation.
• Lead and be responsible for development of all ARC-PA required accreditation candidacy documents, and oversight of all ongoing accreditation assessment and compliance.
• Supervision and oversight of recruitment and retention of program personnel including the PA Program Medical Director, and Principal and Instructional Faculty.
• Positive mentorship of faculty within the program.
• Active participation on the school's administrative leadership team.
• Promote a collaborative culture among academic programs inside and beyond the College.
• Represent the PA Program at the University, community, professional, and other organizational functions.
• Active and continuous contributions to curriculum development/implementation, and scholarship that advances the profession.
• Participation in and support of professional and community-based service.
• Actively engage local and regional stakeholders to grow professional connections and promote the PA profession within our community.
  
  Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
  
• An earned academic or clinical doctorate (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc, DHs)
• Hold current or emeritus National Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification status.
• Current physician assistant license or eligibility for licensure in the state of North Carolina.
• A minimum of six years employment in higher education with at least three years as principal or instructional faculty in a PA program.
• Demonstrated record of successful teaching and scholarship.
• Minimum 2 years of PA clinical practice experience.
• Experience providing effective leadership in an academic or clinical unit.
  
  Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
  
• Previous PA Program Director Experience
• Eligible for the rank of Associate or Full Professor
• Previous higher education experience within a PA program as principal faculty and/or as an administrator within PA program leadership
• Experience in leading successful ARC-PA accreditation processes
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Notable experience in promotion of rural health and health disparities, particularly as it relates to compliance with accreditation standards (e.g., JEDI)
  
  Required Certifications or Licensures
  
  Licensed as a Physician Assistant in NC, or eligible for licensure in NC.
  
  FTE: 1.0 (40 hours per week)
  
  Months Per Year: 12 Months
  
  Work Days:
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Type of Position: Permanent
  
  Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited:
  
  Job Posting Date: 4/22/2025
  
  Job Closing Date: 5/22/2025
  
  Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
  
  The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is an interdisciplinary and integrated academic unit that includes three professional schools: the School of Nursing, the School of Social Work, and the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences. The CHHS has approximately 300 permanent employees, and 4,500 students spread across 18 current academic programs. Housed within CHHS are administrative, academic, and student support teams, a community engagement unit, and the Business Core Services Team (BCST) which provides centralized financial, human resources, facility management, systems training and support, and reporting services to all CHHS units.
  
  University Information
  
  The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
  
  A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.
  
  The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of \“Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity\” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
  
  UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
  
  EEO Statement
  
  UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
  
  Eligibility for Employment
  
  Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
  
  To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/35997
  
  At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
  
  
  
  
  
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