Medical Director, Physician Assistant Program

University of Delaware • Newark, DE

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About The Position

The University of Delaware College of Health Sciences invites applications for a 12-month, part-time position (0.3 FTE, approximately 12 hours per week) as Medical Director of the new Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program in the Department of Medical & Molecular Sciences. This is an opportunity to join the founding program team and help build a new PA program within a research-intensive institution. Reporting to the Program Director, the Medical Director serves as a clinical and professional resource to program faculty, staff, and students, and helps ensure that the curriculum, competencies, and educational experiences reflect current clinical practice standards and the contemporary role of the physician assistant. The role includes mentoring future clinicians, collaborating across the College of Health Sciences, preparing PAs to address healthcare access needs in Newark and Southern Delaware, and remaining connected to clinical practice. Rank will be determined based on the candidate’s experience.

The position is 12-month and part-time (0.3 FTE, approximately 12 hours per week). The start date is as soon as possible, but negotiable. Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or a graduate degree from an accredited physician assistant program.
• Currently or previously licensed as a physician assistant, allopathic physician, or osteopathic physician.
• Clinical experience and professional expertise appropriate to the educational needs of the MPAS Program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary clinical practice and the role of physician assistants within healthcare delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, clinicians, students, and external clinical partners.

Nice To Haves

• Current or eligibility for unencumbered licensure in the State of Delaware.
• Current professional or medical specialty certification, as applicable; NCCPA certification for physician assistants.
• Experience practicing collaboratively with physician assistants and/or interprofessional healthcare teams.
• Experience in PA, medical, graduate health professions, or clinical education, including curriculum development, competency-based education, and student assessment.
• Familiarity with ARC-PA accreditation standards and processes.
• Experience serving diverse patient populations, including rural and underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical guidance for the development and routine review of curriculum and program competencies, ensuring didactic and clinical education reflect current practice standards and the role of the physician assistant.
• Serve as a clinical and professional resource and advisor to the Program Director, faculty, staff, and students.
• Support clinical education, including development and evaluation of supervised clinical practice experiences and related policies.
• Participate in program assessment, continuous quality improvement, and ARC-PA accreditation activities, including site visits.
• Represent and promote the program, building relationships within the University, the healthcare community, and with clinical partners.

What This Job Offers

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