Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor/Director of the Physician Assistant Program

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor / Director of the Physician Assistant Program

Job Type

Faculty

Position Information

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to serve as the Physician Assistant (PA) Program Director.

This full-time, 12-month faculty position will provide leadership and vision for the PA program, ensuring its continued growth, accreditation, and success in producing competent healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and will play a key role in advancing the mission of the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions.

The Program Director reports directly to the Dean of the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions.

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is a land grant, historically black college founded in 1886. The campus located on 546 acres of land in the small town of Princess Anne on the Eastern Shore of Maryland between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

The area is quiet and ideally suited for learning and teaching environment yet it is only two to three hours by car from the abundant cultural and recreational facilities of Washington, DC.

Baltimore, MD and Philadelphia. The state's famous seaside resort, Ocean City, is only one hour from the campus. The area is known for many outdoor activities such as camping, hunting, fishing, crabbing, golfing and boating.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and administration of the PA program, including strategic planning, curriculum development, and program evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with ARC-PA accreditation standards and maintain the program's accreditation status.
• Oversee the recruitment, hiring, and professional development of faculty and staff within the program.
• Manage the program's budget and resources effectively, including planning for daily and long-range program needs.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that promotes interprofessional education and practice.
• Engage in teaching, scholarship, and service activities consistent with the mission of the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clinical sites, preceptors, and community partners.
• Represent the PA program within the university and to external stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as required

Classification

29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or a related field.
• Current NCCPA certification as a Physician Assistant.
• Eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in Maryland.
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant.
• At least three years of experience in PA education, including teaching, administration, and curriculum development.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience with ARC-PA accreditation processes.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education and healthcare.

Preferred Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Skills in teaching, administration and curriculum development.

Certifications / Registrations

Current NCCPA certification as a Physician Assistant.

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO / AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation.

Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

FLSA

Exempt

Salary

Commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F00280P

Application / Resume deadline

Open Until Filled

Resume / Application Process

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent).

All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https : / / umes.peopleadmin.com / postings to apply.

The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Job Posting Link

https : / / umes.peopleadmin.com / postings / 4131