What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Physician Assistant Program position at Endicott College?
We are located approximately 20 miles north of Boston and parking is free. We are also accessible by commuter rail on the Newburyport / Rockport line. Come and explore Endicott's seaside locale where employees are an important part of the bustling campus community!
Please apply today if this opportunity looks like the right fit for you.
The Director of the Physician Assistant Program is responsible for the development and management of the curriculum for the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. This role also includes leading the program through the initial and ongoing accreditation processes with the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Responsibilities further include establishing clinical sites, recruiting and managing faculty and staff, and ensuring continuous program assessment and compliance with accreditation standards.
Additionally, the Director will collaborate with the Admissions and Marketing & Communications teams to attract and recruit students to the program. This position works closely with the leadership team of the Cummings School of Nursing & Health Sciences and partners with the Associate Dean of Nursing & Health Sciences on accreditation and assessment initiatives. The Director reports directly to the Dean of the Cummings School of Nursing & Health Sciences.
Qualifications include :
- Must be a Physician Assistant holding current or emeritus certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- 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
- Must have experience with accreditation
- Academic rank will be commensurate with experience
This full-time, 12-month, staff position includes medical, dental, retirement and tuition benefits for you and your family. Endicott is located 20 miles north of Boston and accessible by public transportation. The parking is free and the beautiful beaches are close by! Endicott celebrates diversity and strives to bring a mix of talented people-representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills-together to do their best work. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
