Founding Physician Assistant Program Director

Founding Physician Assistant Program Director,

Assistant Professor, In-Residence, non-tenure track position

Bradley University, in partnership with the national search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Founding Physician Assistant Program Director.

Responsibilities

Program Development

• Lead the development of a high-quality curriculum and develop policy that is consistent with ARC-PA Standards and will lead to successful graduates.
• Recruit and hire a high-quality, diverse faculty team.

Enrollment Planning and Management

• Recruit and select qualified students.
• Operationalize the curriculum through the development of semester schedules and faculty assignments according to their expertise.
• Work closely with Bradley's recruitment and marketing team.

Budget Planning, Development, and Management

• Prioritize and communicate budgetary and other resource needs to the Bradley administration.
• Responsibly manage the allocated budget.

Manage Program Affairs

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the PA program including supervision of the medical director, faculty and staff.
• Ensure timely and appropriate internal and external communications.
• Develop and maintain an ongoing program evaluation and outcomes assessment processes consistent with ARC-PA Standards.

Provide Academic, Personal and Professional Leadership

• Mentor faculty and staff to facilitate their personal and professional growth and advancement including encouraging excellence in teaching, scholarship and service.
• Foster teamwork, high morale, and a positive workplace for program personnel.

Provide Student Service

• Ensure students are aware of program and institutional policies and responsibilities and address any deviations or concerns.
• Facilitate student access to institutional and community resources as needed.

Represent the Program to External and Internal Constituencies

• Work with college administration and colleagues to develop and maintain a strong reputation for the PA program within the institution, region and the PA profession.
• Represent the program to internal and external constituencies in a positive and professional manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master's degree; doctorate preferred
• Certified as a National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
• Minimum of 3 years of full-time clinical experience
• Minimum of 3 years of full-time, PA higher education experience at the time of appointment
• Current state PA licensure
• Eligibility for licensure as a PA in the State of Illinois