Faculty and Department Chair/Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies

Position Title:

Faculty and Department Chair/Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies

Time Type:

Full time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

The Saint Joseph’s University Physician Assistant program is part of the School of Health Professions. This is a 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty position with additional responsibilities as the Department Chair/Program Director. Per accreditation standards, the incumbent will dedicate approximately 80% of their time to administrative responsibilities as the Department Chair/Program Director. This includes responsibility for the administration, organization, oversight, and ongoing planning, development, and implementation of the Graduate Physician Assistant Program.

The remaining 20% will be dedicated to teaching and faculty responsibilities. Note that if/when an employee leaves their administrative position, faculty responsibilities will increase.

A final non-tenure track rank/title will be determined at the conclusion of the search process based on the qualifications of the candidates.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (Department Chair/Program Director):

Accreditation

• Ensure continuous compliance with the ARC-PA Standards and policies, and Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements

• Prepares and submits required ARC-PA documents and reports

• Oversee, and coordinate the program’s continuous self-study activities, including programmatic review and analysis

• Enforce established educational and administrative policies, direct change in or development of new policies

• Establish agendas for and chair department meetings

• Manage the Program budget 

Personnel Management

• Coordinate faculty/staff search and recruitment committees

  • Consult with the dean of the college regarding authorization to fill any new or vacated department faculty and staff positions

  • Initiate and supervise the recruitment of new faculty and staff in accordance with the department’s programmatic needs and the policies and procedures of the university

  • Make recommendations to the dean regarding the appointment, academic rank, and salary of new faculty members (full and part-time)

  • Orient new faculty and staff members on departmental duties and policies, as well as college and university policies and procedures 

  • Support the development and integration of new faculty as teachers, researchers, and members of the community

• Supervise and assign responsibilities to the medical director, program faculty, and administrative staff; and be responsive to personnel-related issues and concerns

• Supervision of the following positions: Vice Chair/Associate Program Director, Medical Director, Director of Academic Education, Director of Clinical Education, Principal Faculty (3), Simulation Laboratory staff (part-time), Assessment and Enrollment Counselor, and Program Coordinator.

• Annually evaluate the performance of each faculty and staff member relative to individual goals and objectives, and record the outcomes of the performance review.

• Provide advice and guidance to faculty and staff in all areas of their development.

  • Advise and support faculty members regarding promotion  

  • Provide professional development opportunities for faculty and staff and support their professional development with appropriate resources

  • Participate, and encourage faculty participation, in program related grant or research projects

  • Engage, and encourage faculty participation, in scholarly and community service activities

  • Serve as a source of information about policies and procedures to all faculty members

• Recruit, orient, supervise, and evaluate adjunct faculty

Curriculum

• Accept overall responsibility for curriculum content and structure as well as academic and clinical performance of Program students and graduates

• Participate in the instruction and evaluation of both didactic and clinical phase students

Student Affairs

• Participate in the recruitment, screening, and selection of students 

• Monitor student advisory system

Departmental Leadership