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

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 . The campus located on 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- 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.
30+ days ago