Program Director, Physician Assistant Program

Position Overview

The position of Program Director is for the new Physician Assistant (PA) program. The Director of the PA Program is responsible for the organization, management, fiscal management, continuous review and analysis, and planning and implementation of the Physician Assistant Program. The Director of the PA Program will be responsible for ongoing reviews of the curriculum for the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards established by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). The Director will be responsible for oversight of the development of clinical sites, supervision of faculty and program staff, coordinating program assessment, and maintaining ARC-PA accreditation. The Director will work with Admission, Marketing, and Communication to recruit students to the program. The position reports to the Dean of the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences. This is a 12-month tenure-track faculty position (open rank commensurate with experience) with significant administrative responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in physician assistant studies or a related field.
• Must hold current or emeritus National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification and eligible for physician assistant license in the State of North Carolina.
• Have a minimum of three years of full-time higher education experience at the time of appointment and three years of health care experience.
• Commitment to inclusive education and developing cultural competencies among graduate students with a lens toward social justice education.
• Experience with accreditation.
• Experience with being efficient and responsive to issues related to personnel.
• Knowledgeable about physician assistant program director responsibilities required by ARC-PA and the demands of maintaining ARC-PA accreditation.
• Knowledgeable about and responsible for: program organization, program administration, fiscal management of the program, continuous programmatic review and analysis, program planning, program development, completion of ARC-PA required documents, and adherence to the Standards and ARC-PA policies.
• A team-oriented, collaborative decision maker with effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• A Doctoral degree in a health, education, or administrative discipline.
• Experience in curriculum development, evaluation, instruction, program administration, academic advising required.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of students, faculty, and staff’s diverse academic, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Commitment to a team-oriented, student-centric environment.
• Strong interpersonal abilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Required License or Certification

• Must hold current or emeritus National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification and eligible for physician assistant license in the State of North Carolina.

Special Instructions to Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

Position Information

• Working Title: Program Director, Physician Assistant Program
• Position Number: 009889
• Recruitment Salary Range: commensurate with education and experience
• FLSA: Exempt
• Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time
• Tenure Track: Optional
• FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months
• If Time Limited, Appointment Length: Not specified
• Organizational Division: Physician Assistant Program
• Organizational Location: College of Health and Human Sciences
• Organizational Unit: Physician Assistant Program

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: EPA3103
• Open Date: 06/04/2026
• Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled: Not specified
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Date Position Available: August 2026
• Special Instructions to Applicant: You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity. Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more; Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible EmployeesCommunity Service LeaveAetna – State Health Benefits of North CarolinaNCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more12 Paid HolidaysTeachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Campus Recreation Center DiscountUniversity Bookstore Discountand more This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
• Quick Link: https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/40616