Program Director Physician Assistant Studies

West Liberty University • West Liberty, WV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

West Liberty University is seeking applications for a Program Director of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. This position is a full-time, 12-month tenure track faculty position with administrative responsibilities and reports to the Dean of the College of Sciences. The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the West Liberty University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by West Liberty University with an approximate date for the next validation review in March 2035.

Requirements

• Three years of full-time higher education experience in a PA program.
• Graduation from an accredited physician assistant program.
• Master’s degree minimum.
• Current or emeritus NCCPA certification required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of West Virginia.
• Knowledge of the physician assistant accreditation process.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate Degree in related field preferred.
• Previous experience in PA program administration and the ARC-PA accreditation process.
• Previous experience in curriculum development and program assessment.
• Five years of clinical experience as a practicing PA.

Responsibilities

• Providing effective leadership and management to the Physician Assistant Studies Program at West Liberty University.
• Supervising the medical director, principal and instructional faculty, and staff working within the PA program.
• Program organization, program administration, fiscal management of the program.
• Effective communication, continuous programmatic review and analysis.
• Completion of ARC-PA required documents, and adherence to the Standards and ARC-PA policies.
• Representing the program and the PA profession at institutional and extra-institutional functions and activities.
• Overseeing the administration of departmental assessments and reports.
• Working with PA faculty and staff, Graduate Studies, and Admissions staff to recruit students into the program and to coordinate the admissions process.
• Evaluating, developing, and implementing curriculum according to ARC-PA standards and participating in the graduate Curriculum Committee.
• Conducting program evaluations and submitting annual evaluation reports to the Provost/VP Academic Affairs Office.
• Supervising the Academic and Clinical Coordinators, as well as the PA Administrative.
• Participating in continuous improvement in the areas of teaching, professional development, and service to the University and community.

Benefits

• 100% waiver for undergraduate tuition for employees, their dependents, and spouses.
• 50% waiver for graduate tuition for employees for certain programs.
• Free use of the Wellness facilities.
• Free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.

What This Job Offers

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