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Benefits:
*Medical
*Dental
*Vision
FSA/HSA
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K Match
Generous Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
* includes domestic partner coverage
POSITION
SUMMARY:
The
Assistant Program Director is responsible in conjunction with the
Program Director for the oversight of all aspects of the Physician
Assistant Program. It is expected that the Assistant Program
Director provides effective leadership towards ensuring the program
consistently meets program and Student Learning Outcomes and is in
compliance with ARC-PA Accreditation Standards. The Assistant
Program Director’s responsibilities include classroom instruction,
clinical site maintenance, day-to-day program operations, assisting
students toward successful program completion, and staffing the
classroom/SCPEs (supervised clinical program experiences) with
instructors who support the mission of the University. The
Assistant Program Director is responsible to assist the Program
Director and the Campus Dean of Academic Affairs with the fiscal
well-being of the program as it relates to education and helping to
maintain/grow enrollment. The
Assistant Program Director is a member of the faculty (rank
commensurate with experience) with the Physician Assistant
Program. The incumbent
must assure that the South University philosophy is considered in
carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position,
which includes quality services to clients; development, growth,
involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic
principles; and maintenance of an environment which is conducive to
innovation, positive thinking, and expansion. In the event of
a Program Director vacancy the Assistant Program Director is
responsible for assuming the role of interim Program
Director.
KEY
JOB ELEMENTS:
Selects, trains,
develops, manages, and leads principal faculty (full-time and
adjunct) according to the guidelines provided by the Campus Dean of
Academic Affairs and the Dean of the College of Health Professions
in accordance with the policies and procedures of the
University/Campus.
Oversees with the
Program Director accreditation activities and assures full
compliance with federal, state, and accrediting body standards
(ARC-PA) and regulations, as well as adhering to all policies and
procedures.
Oversees continuous
program evaluation and analysis, curriculum evaluation and
analysis, and mission statement review.
Oversees faculty
coordination by effectively managing coursework and workload of all
PA program faculty through demonstration of program
organization.
Oversees curriculum
development, which includes the design and implementation of the
program’s Didactic and Clinical phases with the program’s Student
Learning Outcomes and PA competencies.
Provides effective
management and leadership through responsiveness to issues related
to personnel, strong communication skills, and proactive problem
solving as a liaison with administration when
indicated.
Oversees program
operations, development, and planning with proper fiscal management
in collaboration with the Campus Leadership Team.
Supports University
programs designed to achieve student completion rates as outlined
in the five-year strategic plan.
Facilitates the
submission of required programmatic fees and documentation,
including reports of graduation rates, performance on state
licensing or certification examinations, and employment
rates.
Lecturing in areas
of clinical and/or professional expertise.
Providing academic
advising as a Small Group Facilitator and Student
Advisor.
Provides remedial
instruction as needed.
Provides teaching and instruction in the PA
program including:
Assists the
Director of Didactic Education with curriculum development, which
includes the design and implementation of the
curriculum.
Assists the
Director of Clinical Education with clinical site development and
clinical site monitoring.
Participates in the
program’s admissions process to include student recruitment,
applicant evaluation (through application review and candidate
interview), and student selection meetings.
Collaborates with
other academic (Assistant) Program Directors within the College of
Health Professions and the PA Department Chair regarding
scheduling, sharing faculty, resources, curriculum, department
operations, and other activities.15. Engages in service, community
and campus relations, Program Advisory Council (PAC), and scholarly
activities appropriate to the role of the Assistant Program
Director.
Participates in
faculty development opportunities each year as required in the
areas of teaching and academic administration.
In
the event of a Program Director vacancy the Assistant Program
Director is responsible for assuming the role of interim Program
Director until a permanent Program Director for the respected
program can be employed by the University.
Assists with other
program, department, or university responsibilities as determined
by the Program Director, and/or the Campus Dean of Academic
Affairs.
Performs duties as
outlined in the job description and in accordance with the
provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee
Handbook.
REQUIREMENTS:
Achieved a terminal
degree as a Physician Assistant
Holds a current or
emeritus NCCPA Certification
Must be eligible for state licensure as a PA
or holds an active, valid, and unencumbered PA state
licensure
Must
possess at least 3 years of full-time higher education experience
at the time of appointment.
Have at
least 5 years of clinical experience.
Experience in
PA/medical classroom teaching and PA education administration
highly preferred.
Excellent
communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong
interpersonal skills with student and staff
populations.
Superior
organization, prioritization, and self-motivation
skills.
Strong computer
skills, including MS Office Suite, Examsoft, and
WebAdMIT.
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 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
