Director of Research and Accreditation, Principal Faculty, Physician Assistant Program

Frostburg State University•Frostburg, MD

60d•$105,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Frostburg State University seeks qualified applicants for a Principal Faculty member and Director of Research and Accreditation for our Physician Assistant program established in 2019. Available to begin Summer 2025, this is a full-time, 12-month tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position with both teaching and administrative responsibilities. The PA program is based in Hagerstown, Maryland at the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown (USMH). Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications; University System of Maryland benefits package included. There is an option for the selected candidate to pursue clinical practice or doctoral scholarship one day per week with pay. The Physician Assistant Program is a part of the College of Education Health & Natural Sciences. In the college, we are strongly committed to the idea that diversity enriches our community and enhances our students' educational experience. We seek colleagues who embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to promoting diversity and fostering respect for our diverse student populations and commitment to the FSU PA mission: The Mission of Frostburg State University's Physician Assistant Program is to educate students to provide compassionate, patient-centered care grounded in best practices and delivered through interprofessional teams. Our graduates excel in quality care for underserved populations in the Western Maryland region. demonstrate a commitment to inclusiveness. are prepared to utilize innovative technologies. and aim to better the communities they serve. Learn more about our program at: https://www.frostburg.edu/programs/graduate• physician-assistant/welcome.php

Requirements

PA/MD/DO or relevant doctoral degree from an accredited academic institution.
Two or more years of full-time clinical experience as a PA, MD, DO.
Three or more years of experience in healthcare education program assessment, accreditation, or research.
Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
Experience teaching graduate-level courses in research methodology, evidence-based medicine, and medical humanities topics.
If a PA, current NCCPA certification.
If a PA, eligibility for Maryland licensure.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral or post-doctoral training/experience in survey design, collection, and analysis.
Willingness to dedicate 1 day per week to clinical practice or scholarship pursuits relevant to PA practice and education.
Prior authorship experience with ARC-PA self-study reports or accreditation materials.
Published research specifically focused on health professions education outcomes or program assessment.
Demonstrated success in mentoring colleagues in research design, analysis and presentation.
Leadership experience in educational program assessment or accreditation processes.
Record of innovation in assessment methodology or educational research.

Responsibilities

Program Assessment and ARC-PA Self-Study Leadership
Design and implement comprehensive data collection systems for ongoing program evaluation
Coordinate stakeholder feedback through surveys, interviews, and focus groups
Author and maintain self-study documentation for ARC-PA accreditation
Track key performance indicators including PANCE scores, graduate employment, and clinical competencies
Generate detailed analysis of program strengths and areas for improvement
Develop, implement, and monitor action plans for addressing identified gaps
Ensure continuous compliance with ARC-PA standards through systematic documentation
Present assessment findings to program leadership and external reviewers
Program Evaluation Management
Evaluate administrative resources, curriculum effectiveness, and graduate outcomes
Monitor faculty effectiveness through multiple assessment methods
Track progress toward program goals and mission fulfillment
Assess clinical site and preceptor effectiveness
Quality Improvement
Design assessment tools and analyze program data trends
Identify areas needing improvement
Develop and monitor corrective actions
Provide analysis support for program leadership
Course Instruction
Serve as course director for Population Health and Research and Evidence Based Medicine courses in the Didactic Year
Teach additional courses in both didactic and clinical years as assigned
Develop and maintain course content and assessments
Coordinate with other faculty to ensure curriculum integration
Provide remedial instruction when needed
Student Advising and Support
Serve as faculty advisor for assigned PA students
Provide regular academic counseling and career guidance
Monitor student progress and professional development
Assist students with academic and clinical phase transitions
Identify and support at-risk students
Participate in development of remediation plans
Admissions Process
Review and evaluate candidate applications
Conduct admission interviews
Participate in candidate selection meetings
Assist with development and revision of admission criteria
Support recruitment activities
Faculty Collaboration
Participate in curriculum design and implementation
Review program mission and goals
Assess program competencies
Support student academic progress
Committee Service
Serve on program committees (curriculum, student progress, assessment)
Participate in departmental committees as assigned
Serve on College of Education Health & Natural Sciences committees as delegated
Contribute to university-wide committees and initiatives as assigned
Engage in shared governance activities at all institutional levels
Professional Engagement
Represent program at professional meetings and conferences
Maintain active involvement in professional organizations
Participate in program and institutional assessment activities
Support program recruitment and community outreach efforts
Maintain clinical practice one day per week
Integrate clinical experience into teaching
Pursue doctoral studies in relevant field
Apply research to program assessment