Director Physician Assistant Program/Clinical Associate Professor College of Health Sciences
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Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming. Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission vision and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today!
Why Choose Us
At the University of Wyoming we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health financial security and work-life balance. Benefits include:
- Generous Retirement Contributions:The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary and you contribute 3.68% totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
- Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage:Enjoy access to medical dental and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions that include4 deductible options to suit your needs.
- Paid Time Off:Benefit from ample vacation sick leave paid holidays and paid winter closure.
- Tuition Waiver:Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers supporting continuous education and professional growth.
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs:Stay healthy with wellness initiatives counseling services and mental health resources.
At the University of Wyoming were committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer please refer to UWsBenefits Summary.
JOB TITLE:
Founding Director Physician Assistant Program
JOB PURPOSE:
The University of Wyoming seeks a dynamic effective and forward-thinking leader to serve as the Founding Director of its Physician Assistant Program. This opportunity is made possible by special state funding targeted at improving rural health care. The Director will exercise impactful leadership in preparing a new generation of healthcare professionals to support the PA workforce needs of Wyoming. The Director will take the lead in hiring the medical director and principal faculty for the Program.
Reporting to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences at UW the Founding Director will be responsible for oversight and management of academic/curricular pipeline personnel facility operations accreditation and fiscal matters of the UW Physician Assistant Program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide effective leadership and management of the PA Program including responsiveness to personnel issues strong communication skills and proactive problem solving.
Cultivate your team that consists of the medical director principal faculty instructional faculty and staff within the PA Program.
Program organization administration and fiscal management.
Lead Program planning and development along with the Program self-study process including continuous review and analysis.
Complete required accreditation documents and adhere to the Standards and ARC-PA policies.
Develop review and revise as necessary the Program mission statement goals and competencies of the PA Program.
Contribute to the admissions process for students including recruitment selection of applicants and development of admissions processes.
Collaborate in ongoing development of the Program including design implementation coordination and evaluation of the curriculum and Program.
Provide student instruction by teaching in areas of expertise including individual lab and team-teaching of courses.
Support the development and monitoring of clinical education sites for PA students.
Steward stakeholder and partner relationships to foster philanthropic and other support for the PA program.
Provide academic counseling to PA students.
Ensure services are readily available to PA students including remedial instruction advising and access to University student support services.
Organize and support effective PA Program meetings and committees including development of committee structure and responsibilities.
Represent the PA Program at the University and other organizational functions.
Engage in community activities that promote the PA profession.
Serve on state and national PA-related committees or taskforces as needed.
Evaluate student performance and progress toward achievement of Program competencies.
Participate in institutional service.
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A masters degree from an accredited institution.
A graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) Program.
Hold current or emeritus National Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification status.
At least three years of full-time experience in higher education at the time of appointment.
Possess (or be eligible to obtain) a Wyoming Physician Assistant license.
Experience commensurate for appointment at the rank of associate/full professor in either a clinical or tenure-track line.
Experience working within interprofessional teams including other Advanced Practice Providers.
Demonstrated administrative experience to include fiscal/budget management personnel management and/or program planning. Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 3 years of clinical practice as a PA.
Strong communication problem-solving and leadership skills.
Previous experience with ARC-PA accreditation.
Previous leadership and administrative experience.
Experience fostering an inclusive learning and work environment.
Experience with marketing fundraising and/or stewardship of stakeholder/partner relationships.
Demonstrated understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities associated with Physician Assistant programs in rural locations.
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Required application materials include: a CV/resume that includes teaching/instruction experience and a letter of application that addresses qualifications relevant to the positions minimum qualifications responsibilities and preferred qualifications. All applications and nominations will be held in confidence.
Due to a current system limitation you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. To ensure your application is complete we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However if youre experiencing any issues in doing so please send any additional application materials to and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 9/28/25 will receive full consideration.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or email.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie a charming town of 30000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university helping to make it a leader in academics research and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn move about Laramie by visiting theAbout Laramie website.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorados Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramies beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region please visit Experience:
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