Faculty: Physician Assistant Studies Program Director

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world

Position Summary

Concordia University, Ann Arbor, in partnership with the national search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies Program. Concordia seeks an experienced leader who has a strong vision for physician assistant higher education, and who can foster innovative education strategies to prepare PAs to meet the challenges of changing healthcare systems and collaborate with interprofessional teams. This position reports to the Dean of the School of Health Professions.

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world. CUAA's full-time faculty fulfill the university's mission to help students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world via teaching, scholarship and service.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a clear and compelling vision for the Physician Assistant (PA) academic program.
• Lead and manage the PA program in accordance with ARC-PA standards.
• Oversee PA program planning and evaluation.
• Recruit, hire, mentor, supervise and evaluate part-time and full-time PA program faculty.
• Supervise the activity of the medical director.
• Develop and manage the program budget.
• Collaborate with other Concordia University academic programs and departments to promote interprofessional education.
• Oversee the student admissions and selection process.
• Oversee continuous review and analysis of the program's effectiveness and overall curricular and program assessment.
• Teach PA courses in areas of expertise.
• Ensure program compliance with all ARC-PA policies, procedures, and practices.
• Complete teaching, service and scholarship requirements of the University as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and experience with ARC-PA accreditation standards and processes. This includes, but is not limited to, monitoring of new standards/updates, maintenance of accurate information, timely submission of fees, following all ARC-PA procedures, and required documentation.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, research/scholarship and administration in an academic setting.
• Effective communication, organizational and collaborative skills, including the ability to work effectively with members of other departments to meet Departmental, School and University mission and goals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of faculty and staff to achieve PA program goals and outcomes.
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of full-time higher education experience.
• Graduation from an accredited physician assistant program and certification by NCCPA with current eligibility to be employed in Michigan.
• Master's degree in physician assistant studies or another discipline; earned doctoral degree is preferred.
• 5 or more years in clinical practice as a PA.
• Membership in a Christian congregation; members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod are especially encouraged to apply.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, faculty, exempt position. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefit Details

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are must complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page: https://cuw.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Click on the job you are interested in applying to, enter your contact information in the Apply Now section, and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

A complete application should include the following:

1. Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position

2. Updated CV

3. Three (3) professional references with contact information, title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)

Applications received by January 24, 2025, will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.