Program Director, Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Studies
Program Director, Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Studies
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$ 155000 - 170000
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The School of Health Sciences and Human Performance (HSHP) atIthaca College in partnership with the national search firmScott Healy & Associates invites applications and nominations for the position of Program Director Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor Physician Assistant Studies. Ithaca College seeks a dynamic collaborative leader who is committed to advancing the programs equity framework furthering the programs vision and guiding the program toward long-term sustainability as a nationally recognized accredited program. The Program Director is responsible for leading a team of 7 faculty and related support staff.
Ithaca seeks candidates who are energized by managing change and want to provide leadership during an exciting time of continued development within the program. The School of HSHP encourages creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements. We encourage collaboration across a variety of allied health professions within the School alongside campus and community partners as we have a school-wide emphasis on interprofessional education and practice.
Ithaca College and the School of HSHP is strongly committed to offering robust curricular experiences and fostering an inclusive environment for its campus community. To that end candidates with related experience are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and expertise. Ithaca welcomes different ways of thinking and looks for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural personal and professional backgrounds talents and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn succeed and excel.
This is primarily an administrative role so limited teaching is an expectation of this position. Pursuit of a scholarly agenda or clinical practice along with service to the program school and college is required. The Program Director reports directly to the Dean of is a 12-month full time multi-year renewable notice (MYRN) faculty appointment. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Start date is negotiable.
Responsibilities:
- Performing all duties of the Program Director as described in the ARC-PA standards.
- Serving as an effective program leader manager and administrator.
- Setting strategic priorities and managing program implementation aligned with available budget and resources including developing staffing plans and annual budgets.
- Supervising mentoring and responding to concerns from the Medical Director faculty and staff.
- Guiding faculty in curricular revisions and assessment to ensure ongoing compliance with ARC-PA standards and Ithaca College policies and procedures.
- Guiding faculty and staff in supporting student advising and success.
- Nurturing community relationships networking with local providers and fostering partnerships with regional K-12 schools to create pathways to the PA profession.
- Using transparent communication and active listening strategies with administrators faculty staff and students.
- Assuring that the program is adhering to ARC-PA program accreditation standards including preparing and submitting all required reports and documentation and Ithaca College policies and procedures.
- Leading and/or participating in faculty and staff recruitment development and evaluation.
- Providing guidance on student recruitment selection and retention.
- Maintaining connections with appropriate national physician assistant-related associations.
- Collaborating on interprofessional and interdisciplinary initiatives within the School of HSHP and across the college.
- Attending regular leadership team meetings within the School of HSHP and other meetings at the College and within the community as requested.
Required Qualifications:
- Masters degree from an accredited PA program.
- Current NCCPA certification with licensure in the State of New York within 6 months of hire.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education.
- Minimum of 2 years of full-time clinical experience.
- Understanding of PA education standards of accreditation through Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) and the role of PAs in delivering high quality health care.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Evidence of visionary leadership and strong interpersonal skills.
- Experience with curriculum design and assessment
- Experience developing and managing operational budgets and staffing plans.
- Experience working with constituents within and outside of higher education.
- Experience supporting an equity framework and working with students of diverse backgrounds
Compensation
$155000 - $170000
About Ithaca College:
At Ithaca faculty and staff are deeply committed to student education and growth. As thought leaders moving their fields forward IC faculty not only mentor students but also continue to develop as professionals who use their knowledge and expertise to make a difference in the world. Ithaca College is especially noted for hands-on preprofessional education offering both liberal arts and professional degrees. The School of Health Sciences and Human Performance offers graduate degrees in several health-related fields including physician assistant studies athletic training exercise science occupational and physical therapy and speech-language pathology.
Nestled in the heart of New York States scenic Finger Lakes region Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community the thriving and culturally diverse city ofIthaca has been rated by Kiplingers as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.
About the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program:
Our program offers several unique components:
- Adedicated state-of-the-art facilitywhich includes 20000 square feet of smart classrooms and a Clinical Learning Center that includes high fidelity mannekins dedicated space for simulated clinical experiences and an operating suite. On main campus learners have access to Anatomage table human anatomy lab healthcare simulation lab and movement analysis lab.
- A focus onTeam-Based Learning in which learners actively participate in problem-solving through dialogue and discussion.
- Collaborative teachingwith other programs within the School of HSHP as well as opportunities to engage in interprofessional practice.
- ALeadership and Professional Seriesto introduce learners to the PA profession and develop effective leadership and advocacy skills.
- ATransition to Clinical Practice course which prepares learners for the PANCE examination while also fine-tuningentry-level skills to ensure clinical readiness prior to graduation.
About the Community:
Application and Nomination Process:
All correspondence relating to the position of Program Director Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor Physician Assistant Studies atIthaca Collegeshould be directed in confidence to the Colleges executive search consultant:
Christopher Healy President
Scott Healy & Associates
A complete application should include the following:
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position;
- Updated CV;
- Three (3) professional references with title institutional affiliation email address and direct phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)
Applications received by July 28 2025 will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
