Physician Assistant Program Director

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Physician Assistant Program Director

Campus Title : Physician Assistant Program Director

State Job Title : Associate Professor / Tenure Track

Department : Health Sciences

Job Code : HA3100

FLSA Status : Exempt

Funding : TBD

Bargaining Unit : MSCA

Job Type : Full-time Permanent

Timeframe : 52 Weeks

Shift : Monday-Friday 9 : 00am-5 : 00pm

Regular Days Off : Saturday and Sunday

Supervision Received : This position reports to the Chair, Department of Health Sciences and Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education

Supervision Exercised : All full-time and part-time PA Program faculty, staff, guest lecturers, and the Medical Director

Salary : $130,000.00-$145,000.00 (Salary to commensurate with education and experience) and an additional summer stipend

About the PA Program

Westfield State University is home to the first and only Physician Assistant Program at a public institution in New England. Launched in 2018, the program has graduated six cohorts. With a history of success, the most recent graduating class achieved a 97% first-time PANCE pass rate with a 100% overall pass rate. It holds Accreditation-Continued status from the ARC-PA through 2032 and enrolls 30 students annually. Faculty are tenure-track and represented by the Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA). The university offers comprehensive benefits and requires faculty participation in teaching, scholarship, and service.

General Statement of Duties / Position Overview

The Program Director is a key academic leader responsible for the overall administration and quality of the Physician Assistant Program. This includes :
Ensuring compliance with ARC-PA accreditation standards
Overseeing curriculum development, delivery, and evaluation
Managing budgetary and operational planning
Leading faculty and staff supervision and performance evaluation
Supporting student advisement and remediation
Maintaining clinical site relationships and preceptor recruitment
Providing direct instruction within the PA curriculum, consistent with MSCA workload requirements

Duties and Responsibilities :

Duties include but not limited to :

Essential :

Administrative Leadership

Direct all daily operations of the PA Program

Manage program budgets, data systems, and strategic planning

Convene and lead regular faculty and staff meetings

Monitor student advising and academic support systems

Curriculum & Instruction

Develop and maintain curriculum aligned with ARC-PA standards

Evaluate course effectiveness and student learning outcomes

Provide classroom and / or clinical instruction in PA core courses

Support students in remediation and academic advising

Faculty & Staff Oversight

Assign teaching and administrative duties in coordination with the Department Chair

Supervise and evaluate full- and part-time faculty, staff, and the medical director

Lead hiring and onboarding of new program personnel

Encourage faculty involvement in scholarship, research, and service

Accreditation & Compliance

Lead and manage all aspects of ARC-PA accreditation, ensuring full and ongoing compliance

Serve as the primary liaison with ARC-PA and coordinate all communication and reporting

Oversee the program's self-study and continuous quality improvement efforts, including curriculum, assessment, admissions, clinical education, and student outcomes

Submit required accreditation documentation, including annual reports, interim updates, and notices of programmatic changes

Lead preparation for ARC-PA site visits, including narrative writing, evidence collection, and team coordination

Maintain awareness of current and evolving ARC-PA standards and integrate them into program practice and policy

Clinical & External Relations

Provide oversight on the development and maintenance of clinical rotation sites

Recruit and retain clinical preceptors and affiliated partners

Ensure students meet clinical performance benchmarks and graduation requirements

Service & Scholarship

Represent the PA Program in university, local, and national forums

Participate in leadership activities that advance PA education and professional development

Serve on university committees and engage in institutional initiatives

Attend relevant professional conferences and events

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Deans

Job Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program

Master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution

Current NCCPA certification

Eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts

At least three (3) years of full-time experience in higher education

Demonstrated knowledge of ARC-PA accreditation standards and the self-study process

Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data management systems

Strong written and oral communication skills

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Valid U.S. driver's license

Understanding of Westfield State University's mission and public service values

Additional Information :

Salary :

Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage .

Employee Benefits :

Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.

Health Insurance : Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.

Retirement : the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.

Tuition Waivers & Discounts : eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.

Paid Time Off : employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.

Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage .

Disability Accommodations

Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.

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Assistant Program Director • Westfield, Massachusetts