Faculty and Department Chair/Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies

Position Title:

Faculty and Department Chair/Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies

Time Type:

Full time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

The Saint Joseph’s University Physician Assistant program is part of the School of Health Professions. This is a 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty position with additional responsibilities as the Department Chair/Program Director. Per accreditation standards, the incumbent will dedicate approximately 80% of their time to administrative responsibilities as the Department Chair/Program Director. This includes responsibility for the administration, organization, oversight, and ongoing planning, development, and implementation of the Graduate Physician Assistant Program.

The remaining 20% will be dedicated to teaching and faculty responsibilities. Note that if/when an employee leaves their administrative position, faculty responsibilities will increase.

A final non-tenure track rank/title will be determined at the conclusion of the search process based on the qualifications of the candidates.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (Department Chair/Program Director):

Accreditation

• Ensure continuous compliance with the ARC-PA Standards and policies, and Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements

• Prepares and submits required ARC-PA documents and reports

• Oversee, and coordinate the program’s continuous self-study activities, including programmatic review and analysis

• Enforce established educational and administrative policies, direct change in or development of new policies

• Establish agendas for and chair department meetings

• Manage the Program budget

Personnel Management

• Coordinate faculty/staff search and recruitment committees

  • Consult with the dean of the college regarding authorization to fill any new or vacated department faculty and staff positions

  • Initiate and supervise the recruitment of new faculty and staff in accordance with the department’s programmatic needs and the policies and procedures of the university

  • Make recommendations to the dean regarding the appointment, academic rank, and salary of new faculty members (full and part-time)

  • Orient new faculty and staff members on departmental duties and policies, as well as college and university policies and procedures

  • Support the development and integration of new faculty as teachers, researchers, and members of the community

• Supervise and assign responsibilities to the medical director, program faculty, and administrative staff; and be responsive to personnel-related issues and concerns

• Supervision of the following positions: Vice Chair/Associate Program Director, Medical Director, Director of Academic Education, Director of Clinical Education, Principal Faculty (3), Simulation Laboratory staff (part-time), Assessment and Enrollment Counselor, and Program Coordinator.

• Annually evaluate the performance of each faculty and staff member relative to individual goals and objectives, and record the outcomes of the performance review.

• Provide advice and guidance to faculty and staff in all areas of their development.

  • Advise and support faculty members regarding promotion

  • Provide professional development opportunities for faculty and staff and support their professional development with appropriate resources

  • Participate, and encourage faculty participation, in program related grant or research projects

  • Engage, and encourage faculty participation, in scholarly and community service activities

  • Serve as a source of information about policies and procedures to all faculty members

• Recruit, orient, supervise, and evaluate adjunct faculty

Curriculum

• Accept overall responsibility for curriculum content and structure as well as academic and clinical performance of Program students and graduates

• Participate in the instruction and evaluation of both didactic and clinical phase students

Student Affairs

• Participate in the recruitment, screening, and selection of students

• Monitor student advisory system

Departmental Leadership

• Create and maintain an environment which is supportive of the aims and needs of the students, faculty and staff of the department and its programs, as well as the aims and needs of the college and university

  • Communicate the interests, needs, contributions and views of department faculty to the dean of the college and, where appropriate, to other members of the university

  • Communicate the interests, needs, contributions and views of the dean and, where appropriate, other members of the university, to the departmental faculty, staff and students

Professional Leadership

• Serve as Program representative and spokesperson to the University, community, and profession

• Attend local and national conferences pertinent to physician assistant education and practice

• Participate in national, state, and/or local leadership activities relevant to physician assistant education and practice

• Participate in release-time to maintain clinical expertise and participate in scholarly activity

• Serve on University committees as assigned

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (Faculty):

• Participate in development and revisions of didactic and clinical learning objectives, examinations, and evaluation methodology/tools

• Coordinate, teach and/or evaluate instruction in clinical medicine, core/professional courses and clinical experiences as assigned by the Academic Coordinator, Clinical Coordinator or Program Director

• Assist Academic Coordinator in creating and maintaining didactic academic schedule

• Maintain student advisory groups and report on each advisee’s academic progress

• Participate in recruitment, screening and selection of prospective students

• Facilitate potential partnerships with local, state, and regional medical facilities for lectures, adjunct faculty, preceptors and clinical site development in conjunction with the Clinical Coordinator

• Advocate for the program and the Physician Assistant profession within the medical and academic communities including public relations and promotions

• Participate in program related faculty/staff search committees

• Participate in regular faculty meetings, retreats, program and University committees, and professional organizations

• Attend local, state, and national conferences and designated programs pertinent to physician assistant education and practice to enhance teaching, management and/or clinical abilities

• Partake in release time to pursue advanced degrees, part-time clinical work to retain clinical expertise, or other faculty development activities

• Engage in scholarly activities, community service, and program related grant or research projects

• Assist the Program Director in the coordination and production of information related to program accreditation to ensure the ARC-PA Standards are met and maintained

• Administrative and functional supervision exercised over support staff as determined by the Program Director.

• Administrative and other supervisory duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Must be a physician assistant holding current NCCPA certification

• Must hold at least a Master’s degree, doctorate preferred

• Must have previous experience in physician assistant education- minimum 3 years full-time;

• Must have demonstrated leadership/management skills

• Must have strong interpersonal skills including good oral and written communication abilities

• Must have proactive problem-solving skills

• Must have a familiarity with common office and academic software

Physical Requirements &/or Unusual Work Hours:

• Participation in university functions, such as open house, accepted student day - generally scheduled on weekends and/or evenings

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