Clinical Assistant​/Associate Professor - Associate Program Director

Associate Director – Physician Assistant Program

Description: The developing Physician Assistant (PA) Program at North Carolina A&T State University seeks an Associate Director. This is a 12-month, open rank clinical faculty position with significant administrative responsibilities. The Department of Physician Assistant Studies is a quickly growing department, and this position will play a role in ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.

• Collaborate with the Program Director and faculty to design, implement, and continuously improve the didactic and clinical curriculum.
• Teach in assigned didactic and/or clinical courses using effective, student-centered instructional strategies.
• Ensure alignment of course materials, assessments, and instructional methods with program competencies and ARC‑PA Standards.
• Support exam development, OSCE planning, course coordination, and academic remediation processes.
• Coordinate assessment and evaluation processes and ensure feedback and action plans are communicated in a timely manner.
• Support orientation of students, and aid in maintaining policies and procedures related to the pre-clinical/clinical year.
• Maintain records regarding student performance, attainment of program competencies, and evaluations associated with academic performance.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the ARC‑PA standards and ensure their compliance with the curriculum.
• Work closely with the program director to ensure the accuracy of program reporting.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as delegated and defined by the PA Program Director.

This is a 12-month, non‑tenure‑track position that reports to the Program Director.

• Master's degree or higher in physician assistant studies.
• Must hold current or emeritus NCCPA certification and eligible for physician assistant license in the State of North Carolina.
• Must 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 ARC‑PA accreditation process and the demands of maintaining ARC‑PA accreditation.
• A team‑oriented, collaborative decision maker with effective communication and problem‑solving skills.

• Doctoral degree in a health, education, or administrative discipline.
• Experience with 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.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written).
• High degree of organizational skills and ability to multi‑task.
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make distinctions among competitive applicants.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated presentation skills.
• Evidence of program planning and management skills.
• Graduate from an accredited PA program.
• Eligible for PA licensure in North Carolina.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• 5+ years in PA education experience.
• 5+ years as a clinically practicing PA.

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…