Physician Associate Studies Program Director, Doctor of Medical Sciences (DMSc) programOpen Clinical Faculty Rank

Job Title:Assistant/Associate Clinical ProfessorDepartment:Department of Physician Associate StudiesReports To:Chair Department of Physician Associate StudiesAnticipated Start Date:June 2026Contract Length:12 monthsAbout the College of Health Professions:The College of Health Professions (CHP) at Sacred Heart University prepares students for meaningful careers in todays dynamic healthcare environment through inclusive collaborative and experiential learning. With state-of-the-art facilities and a strong emphasis on interprofessional education CHP offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in the clinical and health sciences. Students gain hands-on experience through advanced simulation clinical placements and global service-learning. Guided by the Universitys mission the College fosters excellence compassion and a commitment to social justice community and the common Summary:The founding Program Director for the Doctor of Medical Sciences (DMSc) program provides academic administrative and strategic leadership for a newly established post-professional doctoral program. This role is responsible for leading program launch and implementation ensuring doctoral-level rigor overseeing curriculum and assessment supervising faculty and managing day-to-day operations to support high-quality asynchronous delivery and sustainable program growth. The administration of this program will take place at the Tandent Center situated within the Stamford Hospital campus which houses the Department of Physician Associate Responsibilities:Program Leadership & AdministrationProvide overall leadership management and administration of the DMSc program including oversight of both standard and bridge/accelerated the successful implementation and ongoing management of the approved 30-credit curriculum including core coursework concentration tracks and the two-course doctoral capstone with the Chair and MSPAS leadership on budgeting enrollment planning and resource allocation consistent with the approved program to marketing recruitment and external partnership efforts to support program growth and with Enrollment Management to support admissions processes including bridge and dual-degree student academic progress retention and time-to-completion across Assessment & Academic OversightEnsure implementation and ongoing evaluation of the curriculum to maintain doctoral-level rigor and alignment with stated learning academic scheduling course sequencing and faculty assignments to support year-round enrollment and high-quality asynchronous and assess program effectiveness through data-informed decision-making and continuous quality improvement orient supervise and evaluate program faculty teaching in the asynchronous online format consistent with the planned faculty model (810 adjuncts) and additional full-time faculty line(s) as the program program faculty adherence to approved syllabi learning objectives assessments and university & Professional ResponsibilitiesDeliver high-quality instruction for the DMSc program utilizing effective and inclusive pedagogical current expertise and professional competence through continuing professional developmentMaintain current professional licensure/certification as student capstone progression ensuring timely completion and scholarly dissemination consistent with program and mentor students in academic progress and professional developmentAddress student concerns and academic issues in accordance with university in service to the program department college university and profession through committee work faculty governance and other service-related in scholarly activities and/or clinical practice relevant to the the roles and responsibilities of a clinical faculty member as outlined in the Faculty HandbookRequired Qualifications:Earned doctoral degree (DMSc preferred; DHS PhD EdD MD or DO or equivalent considered.)Current licensure/certification as a Physician Assistant with NCCPA certification OR licensure as a physician (MD or DO) with demonstrated experience in PA of 3 years of experience in PA education including teaching preceptorship and/or participation in curriculum developmentDemonstrated engagement in scholarly and/or professional activity consistent with graduate-level faculty expectationsDemonstrated leadership coordination or supervisory experienceDemonstrated effective organizational and communication Qualifications:Experience in a leadership role within a graduate or post-professional program. Experience overseeing doctoral-level assessment capstone projects and program with accreditation standards program review and continuous quality improvement with online asynchronous education delivery and/or the development of such programs. Work Environment and Physical Requirements:This position supports an online asynchronous doctoral program with a brief in-person residency and is primarily performed in a remote or office-based environment. Responsibilities require extensive use of computer technology learning management systems and virtual communication position involves regular interaction with faculty students and university personnel through electronic communication and virtual platforms. Periodic on-campus presence may be required at the Stamford Hospital campus for meetings recruitment activities residency or other university responsibilities as determined by the Department Instructions:All applications must be submitted through the Universitys online application portal; materials submitted via email or other means will not be accepted or considered. Only complete applications will be applicants please submit the following materials:Cover letter addressing the applicants specific qualifications for this positionCurriculum vitae/resuméContact information for three professional referencesReferences will only be contacted if the candidate is invited for an on-campus interview***Note: Finalist candidates will be asked to submit a written statement (maximum of two pages) that describes their teaching philosophy and approach specifically addressing how their teaching practices support the Universitys Mission.**Letters of recommendation will also be requested from of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is general questions about the position please contact Stephanie Clines PhD LAT ATC Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs for the College of Health Professions at