What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director for the M.S. in Physician Associate Studies position at Fordham University?
Position Details
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Program Director for the M.S. in Physician Associate Studies
Position Number A10475
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department FSPCS Westchester
Campus Rose Hill, Lincoln Center, Westchester
Work Arrangement Onsite
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .
Position Summary
Reporting to the Dean of the School of Professional and Continuing Studies, the Program Director is responsible for leadership and the overall management of the M.S. in Physician Associate (PA) Studies program.
This inaugural Program Director is an architect of the PA program curriculum, faculty, and supporting program facilities. In addition, the Program Director will build a sustainable program grounded in evidence-based medicine and best practices for clinical care with the goal of supporting the healthcare needs of the Bronx and Westchester County.
They are responsible for ensuring an educational experience for the MSPAS students of the highest caliber, cost and time-efficient delivery of the program offerings, and compliance with accreditation standards and institutional policies and procedures.
The position requires that the individual is qualified to teach, act as a subject matter expert ( SME ) for the university, and engage in active clinical scholarship and practice.
Essential Functions
Provides strategic and operational leadership to the program to assure quality and efficiency.
Supervises the creation, implementation, and assessment of the curriculum according to best practices, institutional, and accreditation requirements.
Ensures compliance with accreditation ARC -PA Standards and that the PA program meets its accreditation benchmarks on the designated timeline.
Oversees the hiring of inaugural principal and associated faculty and staff, evaluates their performance, and supports their ongoing professional growth and development.
Plans and manages program budget and fiscal resources, as well as faculty and staff workload
Contributes to advancing Fordham’s Jesuit mission and strategic plan.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing performance and administering corrective action. Has significant input in compensation decisions.
Additional Functions
Engages in PA clinical practice for an FTE of 10-20% to keep their clinical skills up to date.
May deliver classroom and/or laboratory instruction.
Serves on the School Council and University committees as requested. Represents the MSPA program in academic governance.
Actively pursues continuing education activities as required for maintaining professional qualifications
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Must be a Physician Associate in the state of New York (or willing to obtain a NY license) and hold current NCCPA certification status.
Master’s Degree
Minimum of five years of full-time higher education experience at the time of appointment.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
A strong track record of scholarship and/or professional service.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Health Science or a related field
Minimum Starting Salary $125,000
Maximum Starting Salary $165,000
Qualifications
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number A716P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date
Posting Date 09/30/2024
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Program Director for the M.S. in Physician Associate Studies
Position Number A10475
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department FSPCS Westchester
Campus Rose Hill, Lincoln Center, Westchester
Work Arrangement Onsite
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .
Position Summary
Reporting to the Dean of the School of Professional and Continuing Studies, the Program Director is responsible for leadership and the overall management of the M.S. in Physician Associate (PA) Studies program.
This inaugural Program Director is an architect of the PA program curriculum, faculty, and supporting program facilities. In addition, the Program Director will build a sustainable program grounded in evidence-based medicine and best practices for clinical care with the goal of supporting the healthcare needs of the Bronx and Westchester County.
They are responsible for ensuring an educational experience for the MSPAS students of the highest caliber, cost and time-efficient delivery of the program offerings, and compliance with accreditation standards and institutional policies and procedures.
The position requires that the individual is qualified to teach, act as a subject matter expert ( SME ) for the university, and engage in active clinical scholarship and practice.
Essential Functions
Provides strategic and operational leadership to the program to assure quality and efficiency.
Supervises the creation, implementation, and assessment of the curriculum according to best practices, institutional, and accreditation requirements.
Ensures compliance with accreditation ARC -PA Standards and that the PA program meets its accreditation benchmarks on the designated timeline.
Oversees the hiring of inaugural principal and associated faculty and staff, evaluates their performance, and supports their ongoing professional growth and development.
Plans and manages program budget and fiscal resources, as well as faculty and staff workload
Contributes to advancing Fordham’s Jesuit mission and strategic plan.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing performance and administering corrective action. Has significant input in compensation decisions.
Additional Functions
Engages in PA clinical practice for an FTE of 10-20% to keep their clinical skills up to date.
May deliver classroom and/or laboratory instruction.
Serves on the School Council and University committees as requested. Represents the MSPA program in academic governance.
Actively pursues continuing education activities as required for maintaining professional qualifications
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Must be a Physician Associate in the state of New York (or willing to obtain a NY license) and hold current NCCPA certification status.
Master’s Degree
Minimum of five years of full-time higher education experience at the time of appointment.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
A strong track record of scholarship and/or professional service.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Health Science or a related field
Minimum Starting Salary $125,000
Maximum Starting Salary $165,000
Qualifications
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number A716P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date
Posting Date 09/30/2024
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $125,000 - $165,000
