CCPA - Director of Didactic Education
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About The Position
A.T. Still University's Central Coast Physician Assistant Program (ATSU-CCPA) is seeking a full-time exempt Director of Didactic Education at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level on the Santa Maria, California campus. This position is integral to the development and implementation of the didactic phase of the PA Program, which aims to educate culturally humble, diverse physician assistants (PAs) to serve the primary care needs of medically underserved communities. The Director will report directly to the CCPA Program Director and will be responsible for leading the ongoing design and implementation of an innovative curricular model that emphasizes blended learning. The successful candidate will collaborate with the programmatic leadership team, which includes the Program Chair, Associate Program Director, Director of Clinical Education, and Medical Director, to achieve a shared vision for becoming recognized as the principal source of PAs from historically underrepresented groups. The Director will also oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive assessment strategy for the didactic phase of the program, ensuring that students are adequately prepared to achieve programmatic benchmarks for the PACKRAT and PANCE. In addition to these responsibilities, the Director will manage student academic progression, retention, and completion strategies, ensuring ongoing compliance with ARC-PA accreditation standards and best practices in contemporary physician assistant didactic education. The role also includes developing and delivering academic courses, participating in the holistic student admissions process, conducting and disseminating scholarship, and engaging in community and professional service. The ideal candidate will possess prior academic experience commensurate with appointment at the rank of associate or full professor, along with leadership experience in the design and implementation of didactic education programs. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as effective communication and collaboration skills, are essential for success in this role.
