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Assistant Program Director, Physician Assistant

Employer
South University
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Apr 13, 2021
Monday, May 10, 2021 What's next for you is the first priority for us! With over 45 programs from associate to doctoral degrees, South University is a private institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities that spark the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population.

Our 120-year story—past, present and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to the students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Online and at our 8 locations and 2 learning sites, we take pride in our welcoming environment; one-on-one support and personalized attention that helps students define goals and identify the means to pursue them. Our small classes feature hands-on experiences that not only shape students' skills and excellence in their chosen fields but also shape their characters through encouraging community involvement, volunteerism and the pursuit of life-long learning.

Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place to Belong, Believe and Become, a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow.

South University, the right direction for a brighter future.

Benefits:

*Medical

*Dental

*Vision

FSA/HSA

Tuition Assistant Program

Long/Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Generous Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

* includes domestic partner coverage

SUMMARY: The Assistant Program Director is a member of the faculty (rank commensurate with experience) who also holds an administrative appointment related to managing specific aspects of the Physician Assistant Program. Responsibilities include: classroom instruction, day-to-day program operations, assisting students toward successful program completion, and assisting the Program Director in achieving the Program Outcomes. The Assistant Program Director is co-responsible with the Program Director for the fiscal well being of the program as it relates to education and helping to maintain/grow enrollment. The Assistant Program Director also participates in activities that promote the stature of the department and the campus and abides by the mandates set by the South University Board of Trustees, University Chancellor, University Vice President of Academic Affairs, Campus President, and the local Executive Committee.
KEY JOB ELEMENTS:
  • Perform instructional duties as assigned as outlined in the Faculty job description and in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.
  • Participates in faculty development each year as required.
  • Assists with the administration of the Physician Assistant program with a focus on program curriculum development, evaluation, and quality improvement. Also assists with student advisement, community and campus relations.
  • Support University programs designed to achieve student completion rates as outlined in the five year strategic plan.
  • Collaborate with other administrators and faculty within own school and across schools and with the Department Chair re: scheduling, sharing faculty, curriculum and other.
  • Assists in assuring compliance with accreditation criteria within two years or the length of the program, whichever is shorter.
  • In the absence of a Program Director for the Physician Assistant Program, is co-responsible, with the Dean of the College of Health Professions, for accreditation activities on his/her campus which are normally handled by the Department Chair.
  • Other responsibilities as determined by the Program Director and/or the Campus Dean of Academic Affairs and Department Chair.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Academic leadership experience in a university setting.
  • Terminal degree in field from a regionally accredited university strongly preferred.
  • Master's degree with both significant experience and college-level teaching experience minimally required.
  • Teaching experience in a university.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations.
  • Experience with computerized administrative systems.
  • Proficient with the use of standard office applications on personal computers.
  • Other requirements specific to the discipline.
  • Ability to read, understand, interpret and implement accreditation criteria and state agency regulations.
  • Ability to resolve inquiries and complaints from employees, students, regulatory agencies, or members of the academic or business community.
  • Ability to effectively present information to faculty, academic and campus leaders, corporate leaders, and public groups.
ENVIRONMENT: The individual must be able to travel out of the local area with an occasional overnight stay to participate in a variety of conferences and meetings. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email, video conference and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.
**South University Austin has applied for accreditation for the Physician's Assistant program to begin in January 2023. Should accreditation not be received from ARC-PA, the staff and faculty hired will be released from employment.
South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures, and perspectives can thrive.
Other details Job Family All Positions Pay Type Salary Required Education Master's Degree

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