Director/Department Chair, Physician Assistant Program

Job Posting:
JR100786 Director/Department Chair, Physician Assistant Program (Open)
Department:
College of EHNS, Dean/College of EHNS | PM
Position Type:
Regular
Open Date:
01-24-2025
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.

The Physician Assistant Program is a part of the College of Education Health & 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 Master's-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 assist 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
• Master's degree required
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Maryland;
• At least three years of higher education experience at time of appointment;
• Knowledge of PA program organization, administration, fiscal management, continuous programmatic review and analysis, program planning, program development, completion of ARC-PA required documents and adherence to the Standards and ARC-PA policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of clinical experience working as a physician assistant;
• Five or more years of clinical experience;
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience with increasing level of responsibility;
• Experience as a program director or other administrative position in an accredited PA program is highly desirable;
• Evidence of interest in research/scholarly activities;
• Participation/leadership in local, regional, or national PA or other medical organizations including peer (faculty) mentoring
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong organizational skills and problem solving; and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, staff, and clinical partners

About the University:

A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts, and humanities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research. More than 4,000 students enroll yearly.

About the Area:

USMH is in downtown Hagerstown, a growing area with the opening of a new baseball stadium, updates to the Maryland Theatre, and other economic development initiatives. Hagerstown and Washington County offers easy access to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, and Baltimore, historic local small towns, wineries, brew pubs, artisan shops, and 5 national parks. If you are ready to work as part of a small team, excited to grow, and committed to supporting learning, USMH is a great environment for you.

To Apply:

Please visit https://marylandconnect.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FSU_Careers. Along with your application, please provide the following: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) a cover letter specifically addressing the requirements in this advertisement; 3) statement outlining your commitment to inclusion and diversity; and 4) contact information for three professional references. Please note: the contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion statement should describe your past experience, activities and future plans to advance diversity, equity and inclusion, in alignment with FSU's mission to reflect the diversity of our campus and to meet the educational needs and interests of our diverse population. Some faculty candidates may not have substantial past activities. If that is the case, we recommend focusing on future plans in your statement.

For assurance of full consideration, please submit materials by February 22, 2025.

FSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university.

Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance.
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Additional Job Information:

FSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university.

Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance.

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