Program Director and Faculty, Physician Assistant/Associate Studies

Role and Responsibilities: The Program Director is the physician assistant faculty leader responsible for the organization, administration, and continuous review and improvement of the PA program, as required under the ARC-PA Accreditation Standards for PA Education, Sixth Edition. This is a full-time, 12-month position, hired at 1.0 FTE, with at least 50% of that time devoted to administrative responsibilities for the program. The Program Director reports to the Director of the School of Health Sciences. Duties include but are not limited to: Program Development and ARC-PA Accreditation Lead all aspects of the ARC-PA provisional and ongoing accreditation process, including the self-study, application, and site visit, and ongoing compliance with the Sixth Edition Standards Maintain compliance with ARC-PA standards and establish continuous improvement initiatives Develop and implement the program mission and learning outcomes, curriculum, program policies, student assessment and evaluation systems, and a comprehensive self-assessment and program evaluation plan Establish and cultivate clinical site partnerships across the region to ensure sufficient, high quality supervised clinical practice experiences Pursue state authorization and institutional approvals in coordination with institutional leadership and campus governance structures Support student recruitment and admissions, especially for the first cohorts Assist Communications and Marketing with the development and maintenance of high-quality, accurate internet content for the program's web site Recommend instructional resources, including equipment, software, periodicals and textbooks to support instruction and learning Faculty and Program Leadership Recruit, hire, onboard, mentor, and evaluate principal faculty and staff, and coordinate with the Medical Director Provide program leadership through effective program organization, administration, communication, fiscal management, and continuous review and analysis Develop the student handbook, clinical handbook, and other program policies and infrastructure from the ground up Oversee student advising, assessment, progression, and remediation consistent with professional and ethical standards Develop admissions policies and procedures consistent with Beloit's mission and core values as well current PA educational practices Evaluate faculty performance and provide adequate support for faculty development. Service and Scholarship Establish an active, sustained program of scholarship in PA education, clinical practice, health workforce development or other area, including dissemination of scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or funded research Serve on School of Health Sciences and college-wide committees and participate actively in shared governance Mentor junior faculty and support their professional and scholarly development Provide service to the profession through leadership, peer review, or volunteer roles with state or national PA organizations Community, Institutional Engagement, and Teaching Build and sustain relationships with clinical partners, preceptors, and community organizations Collaborate with faculty across the School of Health Sciences and the broader College to advance interprofessional programming Represent the program in professional state and national PA organizations and within the institution Teach in areas of professional expertise as needed by the program Assist College leadership with securing external funding for program support

Required Qualifications: Candidates must meet the ARC-PA program director requirements under the Accreditation Standards for PA Education, Sixth Edition. Specifically, the successful candidate must: Be a physician assistant who holds at least a Master's degree and current or emeritus NCCPA certification status Hold current licensure, or be eligible for licensure, as a physician assistant in Wisconsin Have at least three years of full-time higher education experience at the time of appointment Be able to hold an academic appointment and privileges comparable to other faculty with similar responsibilities within the institution Be available to serve at 1.0 FTE on a 12-month, full-time basis, with at least 50% of that time devoted to administrative responsibilities Beyond ARC-PA requirements, Beloit College requires: Demonstrated leadership, administrative, and organizational skills, including budgeting and personnel management Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse communities Capacity to function effectively in a startup environment: the program does not yet exist, and the Director will build its infrastructure from the ground up

Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree