Assistant/Associate Professor- Physician Assistant Program Director

Responsibilities

• Provides management for the formulation, analysis, revision, and implementation of program mission, vision, goals, objectives, outcomes, policies, and procedures for the Program in collaboration with faculty and advisory committees.
• In collaboration with faculty and administration, recruits, evaluates qualifications, selects, and recommends for appointment and manages the Medical Director, academic and clinical faculty, adjunct instructors, and staff involved in the Program.
• In conjunction with the faculty, establishes criteria for student admissions, curriculum content, and performance criteria for the students.
• Prepares and administers an annual budget approved by the Executive Management Team for the SOM /Marshall Health (MH) and works with SOM /MH administration to secure needed services and resources for the Program and its students.
• Represents the Department to the SOM , University, and Community.
• Participates in the University’s academic and faculty affairs to insure the integration of the Program into the activities of Marshall University.
• Creates faculty governance within the Department with regard to curriculum, policies, and procedures.
• Guides Department faculty development in teaching, practice, and research.
• Develops affiliation agreements with clinical sites for required and elective rotations in conjunction with the clinical coordinators.
• Oversees the recruitment, selection, and orientation of Physician Assistant students.
• Works collaboratively with other faculty in existing and developing health science programs.
• Serves as a resource to the local medical community on issues regarding Physician Assistants and the use of mid-level providers in West Virginia and the Appalachian region.
• Participates in local and national organizations to promote Program excellence and appropriateness of the curriculum and instruction.
• Is responsible for the provisional accreditation process (ARC-PA).
• Responsible for the development, organization, refinement, and implementation of the Program’s curriculum in conjunction with SOM faculty and Marshall University Graduate Council.
• Approves the course content and learning objectives submitted by the faculty and monitors the delivery of course instruction.
• Teaches in relevant content areas as appropriate.

Qualifications

Doctorate in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.

Current certification as a Physician Assistant from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

At least 5 years of experience as a Physician Assistant in a clinical setting.

Experience in program development and administration.

Experience in working with academic institutions and community partners.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong organizational and administrative skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Ability to effectively communicate with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.

Knowledge of accreditation standards and processes.