JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 20533 Position Title: Clinical Professor, or Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Assistant Professor, to serve as the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Program Director Employment Type: Full Time, Academic Staff Reports To: The Administrative Director will report to the College of Natural and Health Sciences Dean Job Details: The University of Wisconsin-Parkside invites applications for the position of Program Director of the Master\'s Degree in Physician Assistant Program. The successful candidate will serve as the Founding Director of this new program and will be charged with leading the program through its initial accreditation process. The Program Director will be responsible for the administration and operation of the program in compliance with the requirements of the University and the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, INC. (ARC-PA). The Program Director is responsible for effective leadership and management of the PA Program and will carefully attend to issues related to personnel, program and institutional processes, and application of resources. The Program Director will employ strong communication skills in all situations, analyzes and proactively problem solves and monitors, oversees, mentors, supervises and delegates as appropriate to the individuals, setting, or issue. This is a twelve-month position with progression abilities within the Center for Health Sciences and reports directly to the Dean of the College of Natural and Health Sciences. The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is seeking an individual who has the ability and interest to contribute and be ab integral part of building a Physician Assistant program that creates a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. The successful candidate will have a vision for building a program and training healthcare professionals that reflect these values and become vital components of the communities they serve. Responsibilities: Oversee the programs organization and administration, providing effective leadership and management Provide knowledge, insight, and overall responsibility for the accreditation process and procedures and maintaining compliance with the Accreditation Standards for Physician Assistant Education Provide timely completion of ARC-PA documents Oversee ongoing program self-assessment to review the quality and effectiveness of student instruction, policies and outcomes and adherence to the ARC-PA standards and policies to assure continued ARC-PA accreditation Actively participate in teaching in areas of expertise as time and responsibilities allow Oversee programs fiscal management as it relates to daily and long-range planning and development Maintain overall responsibility for the ongoing planning and development of the program Facilitate student recruitment and retention; oversee and coordinate the program admission process, including student selection, in conjunction with the Office of Admissions and in collaboration with the CNHS Associate Dean, the Director for the Center for Health Sciences, and advising personnel within the College Provide oversight of the prospective student admissions process to the MSPA program Provide effective leadership and strategic direction with transparent communication with faculty, staff, and students Assist and collaborate with program personnel in the development, coordination, and recruitment of clinical rotation site To Ensure Consideration: Applications received by 02/26/2024 are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled. If you have application questions call or email: Amber Marzette (262)595-2042 marzetta@uwp.edu For additional details and to apply, visit the following website and search for Job ID 20 33: www.careers.wisconsin.edu ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have PA education leadership experience, a minimum of three years of PA program teaching experience, and minimum of five years of clinical experience Applicant must be a NCCPA certified physician assistant Minimum Master\'s degree from an accredited physician assistant program The ideal candidate will have prior experience with ARC-PA accreditation procedures The person hired for this position will work closely with many section within the College of Natural and Health Sciences including the Dean, Associate Dean, Director for the Center for Health Sciences, the Advising Staff within the College, the Dean\'s Assistant, and the students within this College. This position will be housed within the College in close proximity to all these stakeholders. The position will report to the Dean of the College of Natural and Health Sciences and have a strong working relationship with the Director of the Center for Health Sciences within the College. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu