Open Rank Professor / Program Director, Physician Assistant

Alliant International University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas: Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence and Community Engagement. The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations. Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues. Core competencies of the University's training programs include cultural diversity, which is infused in courses and field placements and is manifest in the diversity of its students, faculty.

Our Mission:
Alliant International University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership, and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world.

Our Vision:
An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.

The Program Director - Physician Assistant, under the general direction of the Dean of the School of Health Sciences, is responsible for the administrative oversight of the Master of Physician Assistant (PA) program. The Program Director provides leadership in the systematic delivery of a relevancy and high-quality curriculum and management of academic policies, resources, and personnel to support strong student outcomes and achievement, faculty mentorship, recognition of the Alliant International University/School of Health Sciences brand, and high levels of faculty and student morale and satisfaction. The Program Director is an integral part of the School of Health Science leadership team and works to foster a quality learning community. The position requires knowledge of the degree and evidenced-based PA practice.

Responsibilities include program planning, development, organization, and management; continuous programmatic review and analysis; fiscal management of the program; faculty recruitment, retention, and development; supervision of the medical director, faculty, and program personnel; student success and the overall quality of the academic program. The Program Director also completes ARC-PA required documents and ensures adherence to the ARC-PA standards and ARC-PA policies.

Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 (DOE)

Minimum Requirements:



Education: Master’s degree in physician assistant studies; Doctoral degree preferred.

Experience:

• Professional practice as a Physician Assistant for at least three (3) years;
• Full-time higher education experience for at least three ( 3) years;
• Experience and evidence of successful leadership in higher education and management roles;
• Familiarity with physician assistant program director responsibilities required by ARC-PA and the demands of maintaining ARC-PA accreditation;
• Substantial experience as a faculty member and academic administrator;
• Evidence of effective strategic planning and implementation experience;
• Experience in facilitating learning;
• A record of scholarship productivity;
• Financial management and budgeting experience.

Licensure, Certifications, etc.: Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification and eligible for physician assistant license in the State of Arizona.

Skills:

• Management Skills
  • Demonstrated abilities to:
    • Plan, organize, direct, and monitor the personnel and administrative activities of the physician assistant program;
    • Interpret and apply policies fairly and consistently;
    • Engage in effective short- and long-range planning;
    • Bring diverse groups together and build consensus, mobilize others, elicit cooperation and productivity, and build a team;
    • Align program goals and objectives to the School of Health Sciences’ and University’s mission;
    • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with ability to successfully interact with all constituencies and maintain good working relationships;
  • Ability to disseminate information effectively, provide feedback, and foster teamwork, collaboration, and collegiality.
  • Ability to plan, manage, and implement change effectively.
  • Ability to lead and manage projects to agreed deadlines.
  • Ability to analyze complex problems and generate effective and creative solutions.
• Technical and Professional Skills

• Knowledge of current best practices for physician assistants;
• Knowledge of graduate education and training in physician assistant science as well as current developments, trends, and complexities within the healthcare industry;

• Experience or familiarity with WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) standards, policies and procedures;
• Experience with online and hybrid program delivery and online learning in the health professions.
• Strong and effective oral and written communication skills with ability to articulate University’s and School’s mission and strategic goals and objectives;
• Understanding of the principles and practices of policy and strategic development, implementation, and evaluation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Academic Responsibilities: Provide oversight of all administrative aspects of the Master’s of Physician Assistant program including:
  • Oversight of academic curriculum.
  • Oversight of program efforts to provide a curriculum that incorporate the skills and training to address the needs of diverse populations in the community.
  • Oversight of program efforts to support academic success for students from a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences.
  • Oversight of school-wide policy and procedures including admissions, curriculum, institutional aid, grading, etc.
  • Compliance with WSCUC guidelines and regulations.
  • Compliance with ARC-PA and other requisite specialty accreditation guidelines.
  • Assessment of educational effectiveness.
  • Management of the program budget.
• Governance and Planning:
  • Provide leadership regarding the strategic direction of the PA program;
  • Participate in university governance and planning by serving on assigned University committees;
  • Develop a growth strategy for the program that is synergistically related to and supportive of the strategic operating goals and objectives of the School of Health Sciences and its mission, including close collaboration with colleagues from across the University.
• Academic Leadership and Organizational Administration Experience: Provide academic and organizational leadership, with emphasis on facilitating faculty engagement in:
  • Upholding the mission of School of Health Sciences and PA program as major academic entities of Alliant International University, a professional practice university;
  • Assuring the highest quality of education and training for students in the PA program through active support of faculty in their various activities and overall performance;
  • Assuring compliance with, even exceeding, relevant certification and accreditation requirements and standards;
  • Managing and enhancing the resources requisite to the delivery of the PA program;
  • Developing strategic planning that advances growth of the PA program; and
  • Designing innovative curricula, in conjunction with the faculty, to address the changing demands of the profession and the environment in which it operates, including expansion of delivery models and extension into new market segments.
  • In partnership with faculty, develop student learning outcomes, and direct and indirect measures to assess and improve the quality of academic programs. Establish architecture for outcomes assessments and evaluation rubrics. Collaborate with other colleges to create standards for gathering and interpreting assessment data.
• In partnership with faculty, develop student learning outcomes, and direct and indirect measures to assess and improve the quality of academic programs.
• Ensure a positive student culture that integrates rigorous individual and collaborative academic achievement and professional support.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary and interdepartmental collaboration throughout the Alliant International University system.
• Oversee Alumni development.
• Foster marketing and public relations to promote the PA program including external liaison between the School of Health Sciences-Alliant International University and appropriate licensing and accreditation entities.

Perform other related tasks, duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or directed.

Supervisory Responsibility:



Direct Reports: PA program Medical Doctor, faculty, and support staff

Indirect Reports: none

Contact Reponsibility:



Internal: Interacts with supervisor to receive direction and instructions and/or review of work results. This position with work closely with colleagues in multiple departments (i.e. Admissions, Student Advising, Registrar, etc.) to support both students and colleagues in achieving student success and Department goals.

External: Interacts with prospective students, to provide advice and support. Interacts with accrediting and regulatory agencies as required.

Primary Work Location, Hours & Travel Requirements:



Office Location : On Campus

Work Hours : Standard office hours

Travel: Occasional travel is required to other University campuses and professional meetings.

Work Environment:



The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work environment is in a standard office setting. Frequently exposed to low to moderate noise, various odors, temperature changes, and equipment with moving parts, including but not limited to computers, phones, printers,

and other standard office equipment.

Physical Requirments:

Ability to execute those physical activities required to perform the essential functions including, but not limited to, regular sitting and being mobile; continual communicating both in person and on the telephone; regular keyboarding; regular reading of both print and digital material; occasional travel; and all other activities required to perform essential functions.

Compliance:

• Responsible to perform all work in a manner that complies with the organization policies, applicable regulations, applicable standards of professional performance, or other recognized laws or requirements as these policies, regulations, standards, laws, or requirements relate to the position.
• Responsible to participate and support in the organizational compliance activities and to take appropriate action in reporting issues related to compliance.
• Responsible to perform all duties and responsibilities in a manner that complies with the Alliant International University Mission, Values, and Pillars, if applicable.

Background Check Requirements:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current University employees who apply for the position.

Additional Information:
Anti-Discrimination Policy: Alliant International University prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation in its educational programs, services and activities, and in employment practices, including but not limited to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors, use of contractors and consultants, and in its admission or access thereto, on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin or descent, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability (including physical, disease, psychiatric or psychological disability), medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, hair style or texture associated with race, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Alliant International University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring a high quality of education through the diversity of the University community and the curriculum. Women, people of color, people with disabilities and people from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as we actively seek to increase diversity at all levels. The University will conduct its programs, services and activities consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

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Governing legislation: Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the regulations implementing these statutes, and applicable federal and California law.

Alliant International University is a smoke and tobacco free environment.

Company: Alliant International University, Inc.

Country: United States of America

State/Region: Arizona

City: Phoenix

Postal Code: 85012

Job ID: 259852

Date: Sep 23, 2023

Location:

Phoenix, AZ, US, 85012