The Northeastern State University Physician Assistant Studies program invites applications for
the role of Interim Program Director. The Physician Assistant Studies program is housed in the
Gregg Wadley College of Science and Health Professions. In partnership with the Associate
Program Director and Dean, the Interim Program Director will provide leadership, administrative
oversight and oversee all aspects of the PAS program including organization, administration,
fiscal management, ongoing review and assessment, program planning and development toward
attaining accreditation-continuing status with ARC-PA. The Physician Assistant Studies program
has four full time principal faculty (the Associate Program Director, Director of Didactic
Education, Director of Clinical Education, and Director of Admissions), two part time principal
faculty, two co-Medical Directors, as well as instructional and adjunct faculty. The Interim
Program Director will serve during the absence of the Program Director which is expected for
October 2025 through December 2025.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher required
• Current or emeritus certification status by the National Commission on Certification of

Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

• At least three years of full-time higher education experience at time of appointment
• Thorough understanding of the ARC-PA Accreditation Standards with the ability to

understand, interpret, and implement accreditation criteria

• Excellent teaching skills and ability to use current technologies in teaching
• Computer competency including demonstrated proficiency in utilization of Microsoft

Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), and other platforms used by the program

• Strong ability to organize, plan, and multi-task
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated record of initiative
• Team-building skills
• Strong work ethic

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience in education leadership such as Program Director, Associate
Program Director, Director of Didactic or Clinical Education or another director-level
role
Demonstrated leadership in the PAS field

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To administratively oversee the Physician Assistant Program
during the absence of the Program Director by working with other core faculty to assure the
delivery of a quality academic program.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accreditation/Accreditation Compliance Officer
  o Ensure that the program remains in compliance with all standards for continuing
  accreditation through ARC-PA
  o Develop and ensure that a process of continuous review and analysis of program
  effectiveness is ongoing and effective
  o Facilitate data system development using university resources and manage the
  collection and analysis of assessment data
  o Provide oversight in program curriculum planning, development, and analysis as
  related to ARC-PA compliance
  o Serves as co-chair of the Standards Compliance and chair of the Faculty
  Executive Committees
  o Serve as a member of the Data Analytics Committee
  o Conduct regular meetings with faculty members, Dean, and University leadership
  on matters related to ongoing accreditation maintenance
  o Oversee development and review of departmental/program policies and
  procedures relating to ARC-PA compliance
  o Regularly attend ARC-PA workshops to keep abreast of current expectations of
  the ARC-PA in relation to program’s compliance with the standards
  o Prepare and submit accreditation documents and reports
  o Ensure continuous maintenance of the program website
  o Work with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness Executive Director and
  Assistant Director to ensure appropriate and effective data analysis of program

benchmarks

• Curriculum

o Provide leadership and assistance with the development of new courses and
review of existing courses
o Review course offerings each semester
o Review and update the academic sections of the University catalog related to the
program

o Facilitate completion of all program review efforts

• Faculty

o Supervise the hiring of program full-time, part-time, and adjunct faculty
o Participate in the formative and summative evaluation of full-time and part-time
faculty
o Assign teaching responsibilities to faculty
o Mentor faculty members in teaching, scholarship, and service
o Mentor faculty members through the University promotion and tenure processes
o Approve the teaching schedule each semester

o Conduct and lead regular program meetings with faculty

• Students

o Teach lecture and/or laboratory courses in the program
o Support the Student Progress Committee with student progress
o Approve incomplete, independent study, and Leave of Absence requests for
students in the program
o Revise Student Handbook annually and orient incoming students to program
policies and procedures
o Mediate student/faculty issues
o Participate in student admission and recruitment processes
o Work with other core faculty before graduation to evaluate students’ readiness to
practice
o Support the Director of Clinical Education to ensure compliance with health and
malpractice insurance, immunization status, and other clearances required to

begin the program

• Administration

o Oversee program planning and fiscal management
o Implement and keep current standards for admission to the program
o Assist with marketing, recruiting, screening, and enrolling students in the program
o Develop and manage the program budget
o Seek opportunities, collaborative partnerships, and new ideas for advancing the
program and the profession in the local, regional, and national communities
o Promote visibility of the program in the community
o Secure outside funding for the program as needed
o Meet regularly with the Dean of the Gregg Wadley College of Science and Health
Professions and Provost
o Perform any other duties assigned by the Dean and/or University leadership