Program Director, Physician Assistant Program

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued vacation and sick leave

Aetna health benefits

12 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is seeking a Program Director for the new Physician Assistant program. The Director will be responsible for managing the program, including curriculum oversight and accreditation compliance.

This role includes administrative responsibilities and a 12-month tenure-track faculty position. The candidate must have a Master’s degree or higher and relevant experience in healthcare and education.

Qualifications

• Current NCCPA certification and eligibility for physician-assistant license in NC required.
• Three years of full-time higher education experience and healthcare experience required.
• Commitment to inclusive education and developing cultural competencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee curriculum for Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Manage fiscal responsibilities of the PA Program.
• Coordinate program assessment and maintain ARC-PA accreditation.

Skills

Knowledge of ARC-PA requirements

Team-oriented decision maker

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Master’s degree in physician assistant studies or related field

Doctoral degree in health, education, or administrative discipline

Job description

Primary Purpose of Position

The position of Program Director is for the new Physician Assistant (PA) program. The Director of the PA Program is responsible for the organization, management, fiscal management, continuous review and analysis, and planning and implementation of the Physician Assistant Program. The Director of the PA Program will review the curriculum for the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and ensure compliance with accreditation standards established by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC‑PA). The Director will oversee the development of clinical sites, supervise faculty and program staff, coordinate program assessment, and maintain ARC‑PA accreditation. The Director will work with Admission, Marketing, and Communication to recruit students to the program. The position reports to the Dean of the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences.

Posting Details

This is a 12‑month tenure‑track faculty position (open rank commensurate with experience) with significant administrative responsibilities.

• Position Title: Program Director, Physician Assistant Program
• Position Number: 009889
• Recruitment Salary Range: commensurate with education and experience
• FLSA: Exempt
• Appointment Type: Permanent – Full‑time
• Tenure Track: Optional
• FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months
• Organizational Division: Physician Assistant Program
• Location: College of Health and Human Sciences, Physician Assistant Program

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in physician assistant studies or a related field.
• Must hold current or emeritus National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification and be eligible for a physician‑assistant license in North Carolina.
• Must have a minimum of three years of full‑time higher education experience at the time of appointment and three years of health‑care experience.
• Commitment to inclusive education and developing cultural competencies among graduate students with a lens toward social justice education.
• Experience with accreditation.
• Experience with being efficient and responsive to issues related to personnel.
• Knowledgeable about physician‑assistant program director responsibilities required by ARC‑PA and the demands of maintaining ARC‑PA accreditation.
• Must be knowledgeable about and responsible for program organization, program administration, fiscal management of the program, continuous programmatic review and analysis, program planning, program development, completion of ARC‑PA required documents, and adherence to the Standards and ARC‑PA policies.
• A team‑oriented, collaborative decision maker with effective communication and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• A Doctoral degree in a health, education, or administrative discipline.
• Experience in curriculum development, evaluation, instruction, program administration, academic advising.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of students, faculty, and staff’s diverse academic, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Commitment to a team‑oriented, student‑centric environment.
• Strong interpersonal abilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Required License or Certification

• Must hold current or emeritus National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification and be eligible for physician‑assistant license in North Carolina.

Benefits

• Accrued vacation and sick leave for eligible employees.
• Community service leave.
• Aetna – State health benefits of North Carolina.
• NCFlex – vision, dental, flexible spending account, life insurance and more.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS).
• Optional supplemental plans – 401(k), 403(b), 457(b) and 457.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Campus recreation center discount.
• University bookstore discount.

Equal Opportunity Statement

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.