Assistant Professor/Assistant Prog. Director

The APD (Assistant/Associate Program Director) will work closely with the Program Director in all operations and strategic planning for the PA program. Reporting to the Program Director, the APD will assist in all aspects of program administration, including admissions, curriculum, budget, operating policies, personnel, accreditation standards, and student outcomes. In addition, the APD will generate and deliver classroom instruction. The APD will participate actively in local, state, and national professional organizations and contribute to furthering the University’s mission and community engagement.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manage the day-to-day operations of the program.
2. Provide leadership, mentoring, and support to program faculty and staff
3. Provide ongoing monitoring of student performance and identify students at risk.
4. Oversee and manage the program’s admissions process and procedures
5. Review syllabi and course materials to ensure academic integrity and consistency with department mission, goals, and objectives as well as ARC-PA Standards
6. Coordinate with the Academic and Clinical Coordinators to ensure continuity of instruction and longitudinal curriculum development
7. Oversees clinical site development, maintenance, and monitoring
8. Secure and assigning faculty to courses and other instructional and non-instructional duties
9. Facilitate recruitment activities and mentor new faculty and staff
10. Co-manage the program’s budget and operational expenses, including managing funding needs
11. Assist in the preparation of accreditation documentation, including assessment of teaching, learning, programmatic data collection, and analysis of self-study reports
12. Perform instructional duties as assigned
13. Serve as a student advisor
14. Manage the program’s equity, diversity, and inclusion standards and practice
15. Represent the PA program through participation in program/department/college/university committees as appropriate
16. Represent the program at local and national professional meetings
17. Participate in scholarship and service activities as per University/College policies
18. Stand in for the Program Director as needed

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications/Requirements:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited PA Program with a master’s degree (doctorate preferred)
• Eligibility for California Physician Assistant licensure
• Current NCCPA certification
• At least 3 years of experience as a clinical PA
• At least 2 years of academic experience in a PA program, preferably in an administrative position such as PD, Assistant/Associate PD, Academic or Clinical Coordinator
• A record of involvement within the professional community
• Ability to function well within a collegial, collaborative work environment
• NOTE: Applicants who are not PAs, but possess extensive experience in PA education, may be considered

 

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY/SKILLS:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of PA program planning, development, and fiscal management
• Knowledge of the accreditation process for PA programs
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills
• Demonstrated organizational, analysis, planning and problem-solving skills
• Excellent English-language written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated instructional and presentation skills
• Knowledge of program and student evaluation systems
• Knowledge of physician assistant practice laws and an understanding of primary care medicine
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to interface with students, faculty, staff, and community members with tact and clarity
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Flexibility to work overtime and/or weekends as required

 

Budgeted Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 annual

COMPLEXITY:

• The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount to success in this position.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodat