Principal Faculty, Director of Research and Evaluation

The developing* Physician Assistant (PA) Program within the College of Health Science (PCHS) at Pepperdine University seeks a candidate to serve in a 12-month faculty appointment as a principal faculty with administrative duties as the Director of Research and Evaluation role for its graduate program the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Depending on the qualifications and experience of the applicant the candidate may be offered either a tenure-track or clinical faculty appointment. The director of research and evaluation has primary responsibility for the development and coordination of the research course series in the curriculum and directing all assessment evaluation and program review related activities for the PA collaboration with the dean the director supports the program in meeting the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accreditation standards Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College & University Commission (WSCUC) WSCUC accreditation standards and directs the self-study report process. Other duties include teaching scholarship academic advising service admissions and professional activities.

*Pepperdine University Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) has applied for Accreditation - Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). The MSPAS program anticipates matriculating its first class in September 2027 pending achieving Accreditation - Provisional status at the April 2027 ARC-PA meeting. The program will not commence in the event that provisional accreditation is not received. Accreditation - Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation if fully implemented as planned of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the programs ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding accreditation-provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.

The MSPAS program at Pepperdine University is pending approval by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College & University Commission (WSCUC).

Duties:

• Support all phases of the programs accreditation and continuous review process for ARC-PA WSCUC and Pepperdine program review.
• Lead the development of program evaluations and the development of the self-study process.
• Provide content expertise on the curriculum design implementation coordination and evaluation specific to the research course series.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional content in accordance with university guidelines and ARC-PA accreditation standards.
• Provide classroom and small-group instruction aligned with the program learning outcomes.
• Participate in the identification development and maintenance of clinical partnerships that support high-quality Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences.
• Participate in the programs ongoing curriculum evaluation and continuous quality improvement efforts to ensure alignment with the programs mission goals and competencies the NCCPA blueprint and current clinical practice standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the College of Health Science and external partners to develop and participate in interprofessional education experiences.
• Provide student instruction evaluate student performance and assure the availability of remedial instruction.
• Advise and mentor PA students by providing academic counseling.
• Participate in student recruitment application review and the admissions process.
• Participate in the development review and revision of the programs mission statement goals and competencies.
• Support review of the PA programs handbooks and manuals.
• Serve on program and university committees and engage in service activities.
• Maintain clinical competence through ongoing education or clinical practice as appropriate.
• Support PCHS initiatives and programs while collaborating effectively with other PCHS academic programs faculty and staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the dean.

Located in western Los Angeles County near Ventura County Pepperdine University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute through their teaching research and service to foster academic excellence and cultivate a sense of belonging between the University and surrounding communities.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Please submit all application materials at individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal education and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students faculty staff and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people property information and the Universitys reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

This is a Full-Time Exempt 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $125000 to $155000 per year

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience market conditions education/training and skill addition to base pay Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitivebenefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Application Instructions

The complete position description and application instructions are available at more information please contact the chairperson of the search committee:

Dr. Amy Bronson ()
Founding Dean School of Physician Assistant Studies
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu CA 902633