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Director/Department Chair, Physician Assistant Program

Frostburg State University, Frostburg, Maryland, United States, 21532

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JR100786 Director/Department Chair, Physician Assistant Program (Open) Job Posting

JR100786 Director/Department Chair, Physician Assistant Program (Open)

Department

College of EHNS, Dean/College of EHNS | PM

Position Type

Regular

Open Date

02-26-2025

Close Date

$135,000 - $160,000 based on incoming rank, education, and experience.

Job Description

Director/Department

Chair

, Physician Assistant Program

Frostburg State University seeks qualified applicants for the Director/Department Chair of the Physician Assistant program. This position is a full-time, 12-month tenure-track faculty position (open rank) with administrative responsibilities and limited teaching requirements. The PA program is based at the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown (USMH). Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications; University System of Maryland benefits package included.

Education

The Physician Assistant Program is a part of the College of Education Health and Natural Sciences. In the college, we are strongly committed to the idea that diversity enriches our community and enhances our students educational experience. We seek colleagues who embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to promoting diversity and fostering respect for our diverse student populations and commitment to the FSU PA mission:

The Mission of Frostburg State University's Physician Assistant Program is to educate students to provide compassionate, patient-centered care grounded in best practices and delivered through interprofessional teams. Our graduates excel in quality care for underserved populations in the Western Maryland region, demonstrate a commitment to inclusiveness, are prepared to utilize

innovative technologies, and aim to better the communities they serve.

Responsibilities

The Director/Department Chair leads and coordinates a Masters-level Physician Assistant program. The Director/Department Chair, reporting to the Dean, is responsible for administration of the program. A key responsibility is to ensure a solid foundation with respect to compliance with ARC-PA accreditation standards and activities. The Director leads faculty in developing, updating, and evaluating curriculum, delivering high-quality instruction and assessing program effectiveness. The Director/Department Chair is involved with clinical practice and clinical site development. The Director leads the efforts to recruit, mentor, and develop talented faculty and staff and is also responsible for faculty coordination. Duties also include program promotion along with limited teaching and instruction assignments, as well as professional development and scholarly activities and service to the university, college, and community. The Director is responsible for developing and maintaining ongoing program evaluation and outcomes assessment processes of the PA program consistent with ARC-PA Standards. The Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the PA program including supervising the Medical Director, the Directors of Clinical and Didactic Education, other faculty, and staff. Other responsibilities include leading the department activities in academic advising. The Director also participates in student recruitment, evaluation of prospective students, and selection of students for admission to the program. In addition, the successful candidate will work with the Medical Director and curriculum committee in aligning the PA program with accreditation standards and preparing all the documents needed to maintain accreditation. An essential duty is representing the PA Program to external and internal stakeholders. The Director/Department Chair is also responsible for managing the program's fiscal resources and facilities along with fiscal management (budget planning, development and management) of the program, mission statement reviews, and overall program evaluations. The Director will ass st the Director of Clinical Education in acquiring, developing, and monitoring the of acquisition, development, and monitoring of clinical sites.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an ARC-PA Accredited PA Program

Current or Emeritus NCCPA Certification

Masters degree required

Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Maryland;

At least three years of higher education expe Seniority level

Seniority level Director Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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