Founding Physician Assistant Program Director

Bradley University • Peoria, IL

2d • $150,000 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Bradley University, in partnership with the national search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Founding Physician Assistant Program Director. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, accomplished, and innovative leader to shape and grow a PA program at a top-ranked, private university known for its personalized and transformative student experience. The Founding Program Director will have the chance to build a diverse and high-quality faculty team, design an innovative curriculum and develop policy aligned with ARC-PA standards, and lead the program through initial accreditation and ongoing excellence. This role offers the ability to influence the future of PA education while collaborating across the College of Education and Health Sciences, engaging with the vibrant Peoria community, and contributing to a nationally recognized institution with a commitment to professional preparation, experiential learning, and student success.

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree; doctorate preferred
• Certified as a National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
• Minimum of 3 years of full-time clinical experience
• Minimum of 3 years of full-time, PA higher education experience at the time of appointment
• Current state PA licensure
• Eligibility for licensure as a PA in the State of Illinois

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a high-quality curriculum and develop policy that is consistent with ARC-PA Standards and will lead to successful graduates.
• Recruit and hire a high-quality, diverse faculty team.
• Recruit and select qualified students.
• Operationalize the curriculum through the development of semester schedules and faculty assignments according to their expertise.
• Work closely with Bradley’s recruitment and marketing team.
• Prioritize and communicate budgetary and other resource needs to the Bradley administration.
• Responsibly manage the allocated budget.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the PA program including supervision of the medical director, faculty and staff.
• Ensure timely and appropriate internal and external communications.
• Develop and maintain an ongoing program evaluation and outcomes assessment processes consistent with ARC-PA Standards.
• Mentor faculty and staff to facilitate their personal and professional growth and advancement including encouraging excellence in teaching, scholarship and service.
• Foster teamwork, high morale, and a positive workplace for program personnel.
• Ensure students are aware of program and institutional policies and responsibilities and address any deviations or concerns.
• Facilitate student access to institutional and community resources as needed.
• Work with college administration and colleagues to develop and maintain a strong reputation for the PA program within the institution, region and the PA profession.
• Represent the program to internal and external constituencies in a positive and professional manner.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages
• FSA, HSA
• retirement plan options
• significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior