What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant Program Director position at Albany College of Pharmacy?
Job Description
Job Description
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences invites applications for the position of founding Program Director for the college’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies program. ACPHS seeks a strategic, collaborative, and innovative leader who is committed to preparing physician assistants to address contemporary healthcare challenges and improve the health of the communities they serve. The Program Director will have a central role in the design and implementation of this new program. Accordingly, the individual must be knowledgeable about and responsible for program organization, administration, fiscal management, continuous review and analysis, planning, and development Further, the individual will be responsible for providing oversight, coordination and programmatic leadership to ensure the efficient operation of the program.
This position is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty position scheduled to begin on July 1, 2025. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All applicants must be available to report in person to the campus in Albany, NY.
Applications consisting of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and should be submitted online. Please include in your cover letter how, as the Founding Program Director of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies, you will create and sustain a successful MPAS program at ACPHS.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Major Duties & Responsibilities :
Program
- General development and oversight of the new ACPHS Master of Physician Assistant Studies program, including professional and regional accreditation applications and ongoing reviews
- Responsible for overall program quality
- Faculty responsibilities as defined in the Faculty Handbook
- Attend monthly Program Director meeting
- Attend monthly Program meeting
Curriculum
Personnel
Program Development
Student Contact
Administration
Program Accreditation
Professional / Community
Other required and negotiated program activities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Education and Experience :
Physical Demands :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Please note that this posting is not all-inclusive of the job responsibilities or qualifications of the position. The essential functions of the job may or may not have been fully described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Work Environment :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Additional Information :
This position is based in Albany, NY. The duties and responsibilities of this role require the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and / or interaction with our community, requiring all work to be performed full-time on-site. Standard work hours are from 8 : 30 AM – 4 : 30 PM EST, Monday through Friday. Additional details pertaining to this position will be discussed during the interview process.
Benefits :
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental and vision benefits, free life insurance and disability programs, tuition assistance programs, retirement plan with employer match and contribution, and generous time off including 20 paid holidays plus paid sick and vacation time. Additional perks include wellness rewards, free gym access, free parking, identity theft protection and many others. Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, and exclusions may apply for some roles.
ACPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our hiring and employment practices.
