Interim Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies

JOB TITLE:  Interim Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies

DEPARTMENT:  Physician Assistant Studies

REPORTS TO:   Dean, Borra College of Health Sciences

JOB STATUS: Full-time (at least 37.5 hours/week), eligible for full benefits

LOCATION: Hybrid: 2-3 days remote

*The successful candidate will be appointed interim for a minimum of six months. 

Dominican University (DU) invites applications and nominations for the role of Interim Program Director of the Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) Program in the Borra College of Health Sciences. The Interim Program Director will provide leadership, administrative oversight and oversee all aspects of the PAS program including organization, administration, fiscal management, ongoing review and assessment, program planning and development and continuing accreditation with ARC-PA. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the routine operations of the program including curriculum oversight, scheduling and faculty workload, faculty evaluation, student recruitment and support, and the identification and development of clinical affiliation agreements, working in collaboration with the PAS Director of Clinical Education.  The Program Director, reporting to the Dean of the Borra College of Health Sciences, leads the members of the PAS Department which includes the Director of Clinical Education, the Medical Director, and program faculty and staff.  There is also an expectation to work with colleagues across the college, university leadership, the program’s Advisory Board and healthcare partners to innovate and promote the program.  

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN EMPLOYEES:

Support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.

JOB COMPONENTS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead with excellent management and communication skills to articulate and carry out the vision of the program
• Provide oversight of program curriculum and policy development and implementation including regular review of student policies in the PAS Student Handbook
• Continuously evaluate, analyze and improve the program to ensure ongoing successful accreditation in program’s self-evaluation process and on-going program quality standards
• Faculty/staff recruitment, hiring, mentoring, evaluation and development
• Manage program budget and provide fiscal management
• Provide oversight of the admissions process, student recruitment and orientation
• Encourage student excellence in both didactic and clinical years that fosters a positive student experience in the program
• Recruit and support a diverse group of students and learners
• Work with program faculty, Medical Director to promote and enhance student retention and pathways for remediation
• Provide direction for program strategic planning and development, with an attention to the analysis of comprehensive program data
• Work with the program directors/chairs and the Director of Simulation Education Center in the Borra College of Health Sciences to develop and implement collaborative interprofessional experiences in the college
• Supervision of the medical director, principal and instructional faculty, and staff in activities that directly relate to the PA program including regular review of PAS committee duties and actions
• Create and maintain effective relationships with outside stakeholders, particularly for the development and maintenance of clinical affiliations
• Foster future growth and expansion of program
• Perform other duties as requested, delegated or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

• A graduate of an accredited physician assistant program with a current NCCPA certification and eligibility for licensure in Illinois
• At least seven years of clinical experience as a practicing PA with a thorough understanding of the physician assistant role and practice
• Minimum of five years of full-time faculty experience and three years of full-time experience in a PAS program with teaching responsibilities at the graduate level
• Previous experience with the ARC-PA accreditation process for physician assistant programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in education leadership such as Program Director, Associate Program Director, Academic Director, Clinical Director or another director-level role
• Demonstrated leadership in the PAS field; Record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, service and fostering empirical research.
• Have a vision and the interpersonal skills to build partnerships within and outside the PAS program, and state and regional partners and stakeholders.

Application: 

Apply online at www.dom.edu/jobs.  Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter, CV, and a list of 3 references. A personal statement will also be required to demonstrate the applicant’s commitment to inclusive and engaged leadership and teaching and how they plan to contribute to the diversity and inclusion on our campus and within the program. 

A background screening is required.

Applicants who progress in the search process will be asked to provide letters of recommendation and official transcripts.  

EEO Statement

Dominican University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to the goal of building an equity-centered faculty and staff committed to teaching, working, and learning in a multicultural environment. Dominican University believes that justice, equity, and inclusion are critical to our growth and development and seek to recruit, develop, and retain from a diverse pool of applicants who bring varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

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