University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor/Director of the Physician Assistant Prog
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, Maryland, United States, 21853
Position Title : Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor/Director of the Physician Assistant Program
Job Type : Faculty
Position Information : The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to serve as the Physician Assistant (PA) Program Director. This full-time, 12-month faculty position will provide leadership and vision for the PA program, ensuring its continued growth, accreditation, and success in producing competent healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and will play a key role in advancing the mission of the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. The Program Director reports directly to the Dean of the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions.
Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and administration of the PA program, including strategic planning, curriculum development, and program evaluation.
Ensure compliance with ARC-PA accreditation standards and maintain the program’s accreditation status.
Oversee the recruitment, hiring, and professional development of faculty and staff within the program.
Manage the program’s budget and resources effectively, including planning for daily and long-range program needs.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that promotes interprofessional education and practice.
Engage in teaching, scholarship, and service activities consistent with the mission of the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions.
Develop and maintain relationships with clinical sites, preceptors, and community partners.
Represent the PA program within the university and to external stakeholders.
Perform other duties as required.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or a related field.
Current NCCPA certification as a Physician Assistant.
Eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in Maryland.
Minimum of five years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant.
At least three years of experience in PA education, including teaching, administration, and curriculum development.
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience with ARC-PA accreditation processes.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education and healthcare.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Leadership skills.
Skills in teaching, administration and curriculum development.
EEO Statement : UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
FLSA : Exempt
Salary : Commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications
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Job Type : Faculty
Position Information : The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to serve as the Physician Assistant (PA) Program Director. This full-time, 12-month faculty position will provide leadership and vision for the PA program, ensuring its continued growth, accreditation, and success in producing competent healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and will play a key role in advancing the mission of the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. The Program Director reports directly to the Dean of the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions.
Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and administration of the PA program, including strategic planning, curriculum development, and program evaluation.
Ensure compliance with ARC-PA accreditation standards and maintain the program’s accreditation status.
Oversee the recruitment, hiring, and professional development of faculty and staff within the program.
Manage the program’s budget and resources effectively, including planning for daily and long-range program needs.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that promotes interprofessional education and practice.
Engage in teaching, scholarship, and service activities consistent with the mission of the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions.
Develop and maintain relationships with clinical sites, preceptors, and community partners.
Represent the PA program within the university and to external stakeholders.
Perform other duties as required.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or a related field.
Current NCCPA certification as a Physician Assistant.
Eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in Maryland.
Minimum of five years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant.
At least three years of experience in PA education, including teaching, administration, and curriculum development.
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience with ARC-PA accreditation processes.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education and healthcare.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Leadership skills.
Skills in teaching, administration and curriculum development.
EEO Statement : UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
FLSA : Exempt
Salary : Commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications
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