Program Director, MSPA

Position Details

Position Information

Position Type Faculty

Faculty Track Clinical Position Title Program Director, MSPA Employment Status Full Time Months 12 Campus Portland, ME Description

The Physician Assistant (PA) Program Director provides leadership and vision to advance the mission of the University of New England (UNE) PA program, preparing masters level primary care Physician Assistants educated in all aspects of healthcare to include geriatrics, health promotion, disease prevention and public health practice. Special emphasis is placed on training clinicians prepared to provide primary care to rural and urban underserved populations. The Director of the Physician Assistant program is a full time 12 month position reporting directly to the Dean of the Westbrook College of Health Professions.

Responsibilities

Academic Departmental Administration, including oversight of the Masters in Physician Assistant curriculum, didactic course scheduling/planning, clinical year operations

Teaching in the didactic and clinical phases of the program in areas of expertise as time allows

Timely completion of ARC-PA documents, oversight of the ongoing program assessment, and adherence to the ARC-PA standards and policies to assure continued ARC-PA accreditation

Mentorship and development of Faculty and Professional Staff

Manage faculty workload and assign teaching schedules to meet student needs consistent with college and university policy.

Collaborative program planning and development

Supervision of the medical director, principle and instructional faculty and staff in activities that directly relate to the PA program.

Fostering a strong student-centered approach

Management of Financial/Resource for all PA Department Affairs

Oversight of the Prospective Student Admissions Process to the Masters PA Program

Ability to Build a Collaborative Team and Engage in Interprofessional Cross-Disciplinary Work

Advocacy for the PA Program to the College, University and Community

Qualifications

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an Accredited institution, or equivalent

Eligibility for certification as a Physician Assistant in Maine

Current or emeritus NCCPA certification status.

A Ph.D, Ed.D. or other relevant doctorate is preferred.

Minimum of 3 years full-time teaching experience in a higher education academic faculty position or equivalent teaching experience.

Previous or current experience as a clinically practicing physician assistant.

PA program administrative experience (e.g. clinical coordination, academic coordination, assessment coordination) experience is preferred.

Knowledge of or participation in the ARC-PA accreditation process strongly preferred.

EEO Statement Summary

Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors will not be permitted to have an adverse influence upon decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2022F0021P

Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

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