"Program Director/Chair, Department of Physician Assistant Studies"

Program Director/Chair, Department of Physician Assistant Studies

Position Number: 600042
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range:
Position Type: Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category: Faculty (Teaching)

Organizational Unit Overview:

ECU's Department of Physician Assistant Studies is a 27-month, master-level curriculum and is accredited by the ARC-PA. It is one of eight departments in the College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) and is in a state-of-the-art building on the health science campus in Greenville, NC, along with the College of Nursing and the Laupus Medical Library. The College of Allied Health Sciences is the first and largest college of allied health sciences in North Carolina and graduates the most allied health professionals for the state. The College has a strong working relationship with the ECU Brody School of Medicine, ECU College of Nursing, the East Carolina Heart Institute, ECU Department of Family Medicine, and the School of Dental Medicine. East Carolina University (27,000 students) is an integral part of ECU Health, the regional medical center that serves 29 counties.

ECU is located in Greenville, NC, which is the cultural, educational, medical, and economic center of Eastern NC. The Greenville/Pitt County area has a population of approximately 175,000. Greenville is an ideal, family-oriented community that caters to outdoor and sports enthusiasts. Greenville is 45 miles from I-95 and just over an hour from the capital city of Raleigh. Coastal attractions such as Emerald Isle, the Outer Banks, and Wilmington are easily accessible for day trips. A few noteworthy features of the area follow:

• ECU's nationally recognized arts, theater, and music program offers entertainment opportunities for the entire family
• Low cost of living, affordable housing, and excellent choice of schools
• Desirable climate with relatively mild winters and four seasons
• Division I AAC football, basketball, and baseball teams
• Numerous shopping opportunities, including popular national chains and unique, locally-owned stores
• 20 parks, including 3 waterfront, a 324-acre nature park, and an outdoor amphitheater.

Job Duties:

The College of Allied Health Sciences at East Carolina University invites applications for the position of Program Director/Chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies (full-time, 12-month appointment). The successful candidate must be a NCCPA-certified Physician Assistant. The individual will provide leadership for the Department of Physician Assistant Studies and its graduate program,as well as provide leadership to continuously improve the education and scholarship of physician assistant students. The department has strong support and excellent teaching facilities to educate the outstanding students admitted each year.

The Program Director/Chair of the department reports directly to the Dean of the College of Allied Health Sciences and is expected to advance the college's vision of state and national distinction in professional education, scholarship, and service. The candidate will be expected to engage in teaching and service activities in accordance with departmental needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for appointment at the Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor level, commensurate with academic preparation and experience. Specific activities include, but are not limited to:

• Participating in instructional activities, including but not limited to serving as a lecturer/small group facilitator/course director, participating in student assessment, and other instructional tasks
• Disseminating information from the Administrative Council to faculty, staff, and students as appropriate
• Holding regular Department meetings as appropriate
• Working with faculty and staff to achieve consensus on decisions facing the department while respecting the goals of the Department, College, and University
• Contributing to the formulation and execution of College, University, and accreditation policies and regulations
• Overseeing the development, execution, and review of a strategic plan in alignment with those of the College and University
• Developing budget requests in conjunction with the Dean and managing the departmental budget
• Managing personnel matters within the department, including evaluation, recruiting/retaining/hiring faculty and staff, administering workload, mentorship, and other personnel actions as required
• Managing curriculum, including planning and initiating changes, and planning enrichment activities
• Overseeing continuous programmatic review and analysis to be in compliance with ARC standards and policies
• Overseeing research and service programs carried out under departmental auspices or using departmental resources
• Engaging in professional development
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Dean

Contingent upon available funding.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Master's or Doctoral degree in PA or related field with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in teaching and/or professional practice.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:

Current NCCPA certification

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

At least five (5) years of experience in teaching and/or professional practice.

Special Instructions to Applicant:

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:

Curriculum VitaeLetter of InterestList of Three References (noting contact information

At the time of employment, two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected as the candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Initial Screening Begins:

10/03/2025

To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/89245