Medical Director, Physician Assistant Program

University of Delaware • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

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

The University of Delaware is a research-intensive institution. The Department of Medical & Molecular Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate programs and collaborates with academic, clinical, community, and industry partners. The College of Health Sciences has 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students and 135 faculty, and conducts interdisciplinary research across health-related fields.

Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position start date is as soon as possible, but negotiable. Applications are reviewed beginning immediately and accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.

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 or previous board certification in the candidate’s profession (NCCPA for physician assistants) or medical specialty, as applicable; current certification is preferred.
• 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 development and routine review of the 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 and build relationships within the University, the healthcare community, and with clinical partners.

What This Job Offers

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