Physician Assistant Program Director New

Physician Assistant Program Director

Marshall University, in collaboration with the national search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Physician Assistant Program Director. The university seeks a Director to lead its Physician Assistant Program, which culminates in a Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant) degree. As a department within the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, the Director will be responsible for advancing the curriculum, maintain admission standards and coordinating basic science and clinical rotations, all aimed at achieving and maintaining accreditation by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).

Responsibilities:

Administrative:

• Provides management for the formulation, analysis, revision, and implementation of program mission, vision, goals, objectives, outcomes, policies, and procedures for the Program in collaboration with faculty and advisory committees.
• In collaboration with faculty and administration recruits, evaluates qualifications, selects, and recommends for appointment and manages the Medical Director, academic and clinical faculty, adjunct instructors, and staff involved in the Program.
• In conjunction with the faculty establishes criteria for student admissions, curriculum content, and performance criteria for the students.
• Prepares and administers an annual budget approved by the Executive Management Team for the School of Medicine (SOM)/Marshall Health (MH) and works with SOM/MH administration to secure needed services and resources for the Program and its students.
• Represents the Department to the SOM, University, and Community.
• Participates in the University’s academic and faculty affairs to insure the integration of the Program into the activities of Marshall University.
• Creates faculty governance within the Department with regard to curriculum, policies, and procedures.
• Guides Department faculty development in teaching, practice, and research.
• Develops affiliation agreements with clinical sites for required and elective rotations in conjunction with the clinical coordinators.
• Oversees the recruitment, selection, and orientation of Physician Assistant students.
• Work collaboratively with other faculty in existing and developing health science programs.
• Serves as a resource to the local medical community on issues regarding Physician Assistants and the use of mid-level providers in West Virginia and the Appalachian region.
• Participates in local and national organizations to promote Program excellence and appropriateness of the curriculum and instruction.
• Is responsible for the provisional accreditation process (ARC-PA)

Instruction/Curriculum:

• Responsible for the development, organization, refinement, and implementation of the Program’s curriculum in conjunction with SOM faculty and Marshall University Graduate Council.
• Approves the course content and learning objectives submitted by the faculty and monitors the delivery of course instruction.
• Teaching in relevant content areas as appropriate.
• Participate in other tasks as required by the SOM Vice Dean or his/her designee. The Program director reports directly to the SOM Vice Dean for Medical Education.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in physician assistant studies or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-5 years teaching in an accredited Physician Assistant Program.

About Marshall University:

Marshall University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall, definer of the Constitution, Marshall University advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. We are located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley and Beckley. Marshall University’s mission, inspired by our Vision and Creed, includes a commitment to:

• Offer a wide range of high quality, affordable, and accessible undergraduate, graduate, and professional education that prepares students to think, learn, work, and live in an evolving global society.
• Create opportunities and experiences to foster understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of thought and culture.
• Maintain a dynamic intellectual, artistic, and cultural life by promoting and supporting research and creative activities by undergraduates, graduates, and faculty.
• Contribute to the quality of life of the community, region, and beyond through applied research, economic development, health care, and cultural enrichment.
• Cultivate the development of an inclusive, just, and equitable community.

About the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine:

Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine is a state-supported, community-based medical school established in 1977. The faculty and administration are committed to providing high-quality education and training emphasizing primary care at a relatively modest cost with both self-reliance and community support. Specializing in rural health issues, Marshall emphasizes the recruitment of students from rural West Virginia and placing graduates in clinical practice in rural areas.

Building upon its medical education foundation and responsive initiatives in research and clinical care, the School of Medicine seeks to develop centers of wellness in:

• Addiction & behavioral health
• Gerontology & aging
• Obesity & diabetes
• Rural health & primary care

The Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine is committed to fulfilling its mission by creating a diverse and inclusive academic community that is sustained in a collegial and nurturing environment of life-long learning.

About the Community:

With its main campus located in Huntington, West Virginia, Marshall University is situated in the Tri-State region bordering Kentucky and Ohio, with a population of 365,000 in the Huntington-Ashland-Ironton metropolitan area. Huntington is 50 minutes west of the state capital in Charleston and offers many amenities, including a symphony orchestra, a museum of fine arts and an artists series.

In 2012, the American Planning Association named the city’s 100-acre-plus Ritter Park one of the country’s 10 Great Public Spaces. Huntington also features a performing arts center, pedestrian trail system, eclectic shops, fine restaurants, public libraries, and excellent medical facilities. Huntington has received a perfect score in the Municipal Equality Index for the past five years.

Although Huntington is only a few hours’ drive from major metropolitan areas, West Virginia’s population density is considerably less than the national average and the state is considered one of the nation’s safest. The cost of living here is, on average, lower than the rest of the country. West Virginia is known as the outdoor recreation capital of the eastern U.S., with easy access from Huntington to skiing and snowboarding, whitewater rafting, camping, zip lining, rock climbing, and mountain biking. The relationship between the university and Huntington is extraordinarily positive and mutually beneficial.

Marshall University serves as a cultural hub, while also playing a major role in rural health care delivery, improvement of elementary and secondary education, and regional economic development. Marshall’s economic impact in the region is estimated at $1.07 billion annually—a 14:1 return on public dollars invested in the university.

Application and Nomination Process:

All correspondence relating to the position of Physician Assistant Program Director at Marshall University should be directed in confidence to the University’s executive search consultant:

Christopher Healy, President

Scott Healy & Associates

chris@scotthealy.com

A complete application should include the following:

1. Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position;
2. Updated CV;
3. Three (3) professional references with contact information, title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)

Applications received by December 16, 2024, will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

It is the policy of the Marshall University Research Corporation to provide equal employment opportunities for prospective and current members of its faculty and staff on the basis of individual qualifications and merit. The Marshall University Research Corporation is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive culture by promoting diversity, inclusion, equality, and intercultural and intercommunity outreach.