Fairleigh Dickinson University Hiring for Associate Professor and Assistant Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies at Madison, NJ Full Time

Associate Professor and Assistant Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies

Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU), in partnership with the national
search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Professor
and Assistant Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies.

The Associate Professor and Assistant Program Director, Physician
Assistant Studies Program, will be responsible for assisting with effective day-to-day communication, program assessment and planning, as
well as fiscal management of the PA program. This professional will also assess student progression through committee work, advising, direct
student instruction in designated courses, and development of assessment tools.

The incumbent will serve to assist in the development
and implementation the strategic plan, education, research, and educational programs and will provide guidance and ongoing accreditation
processes. This leader will assist in the hiring of additional program faculty, recruitment of the student class, management of the budget
and development of clinical affiliation agreements. This position reports to the Program Director for the PA program, School of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences. The Associate Professor and Assistant Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies Program, provides an additional layer
of administrative and academic support to the Program Director. If the Program Director is not available, the Assistant Program Director
represents the program at events within the university and the surrounding community, filling in as a chief academic officer and
administrator for the physician assistant program. The incumbent will be in a tenure-track appointment, at the rank of associate professor
or above.

The Associate Professor and Assistant Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies Program will be responsible for
developing and delivering PA curriculum and should have an on-going commitment to active learning and utilization of educational technology
tools. The faculty member will develop a research agenda and be active in research and scholarship in their area of expertise. Service on
School and/or University committees will also be required for tenure evaluation. A diverse knowledge base and skill set are highly
desirable. 

Fairleigh Dickinson University’s School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is located in Northern New Jersey. The
mission of FDU’s School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is to create a values-based, student-centered learning experience that
prepares graduates who are committed to improving the health of individuals and populations through leadership roles in pharmacy practice,
health care research, and related health care fields.

As Fairleigh Dickinson University has a long-standing commitment to access and
opportunity for diverse populations, FDU SoP&HS is committed to hiring faculty who have individual student success as their primary
goal, and who are effective role models and demonstrate the values we teach. 

Responsibilities:

1. Assists the program director in monitoring and overseeing, the operations of the program, faculty, staff, and students. Provide
   additional layer of administrative and academic support to the Program Director.
2. Assists the program director in mentoring,
   supervising, and delegating responsibilities, and tasks as appropriate. If Director is not available, represent the program at events within
   the university and the surrounding community, filling in as the chief academic officer for the physician assistant program.
3. Participates in the processes of designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the curriculum.
4. Responsible for course
   coordination and student instruction for the six credits/contact hours equivalent per semester (or 18 credits/contact hours per year).
5. Actively participates in the process of reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and selecting students for admission to the FDU
   PA Program.
6. Actively participates in the remediation process of students or assures availability of remedial instruction, when
   needed.
7. Serves as a faculty advisor for PA students, meeting with students to provide academic counseling and appropriate
   intervention, when required.
8. Actively participates in the process of developing, reviewing, and revising, as necessary, the mission
   statement, goals, and competencies of the program.
9. Contributes to on-going self-study process, evaluation of the program and formal
   report to ARC-PA. Provides leadership throughout the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
   accreditation process.
10. Provides effective leadership through responsiveness to personnel issues. Helps overseeing facilities and
    personnel planning for the program in consultation with the Program Director, Executive Associate Dean, School of Pharmacy and Health
    Sciences and other School and University leaders.
11. Adheres to ARC-PA Standards and policies.
12. Exhibits strong communication
    skills and proactive problem solving in relation to program personnel, institutional processes, and application of resources.
13. In
    collaboration with the Program Director, develops and manages, with other stakeholders, the strategic planning process for the program.
14. Works to build and expand relationships with regional academic health sciences institutions for the purposes of enhancing the academic
    standing of the program.
15. Establishes collaborative relationships with the University’s existing health sciences programs and
    the surrounding healthcare community.
16. Represents the program at external health care events, including conferences, symposia, and
    other planning events within the local, regional and national communities.
17. Performs other leadership duties as requested by the
    Program Director, Executive Associate dean and Dean for the School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master’s degree in physician assistant studies with current NCCPA certification, or
  an earned doctorate from an accredited university. An M.D., Ph.D. or Ed.D. in a related field preferred. 
• Licensed as a
  physician assistant within the state of New Jersey.
• Maintains current NCCPA Certification.
• Proven leadership ability in
  the field of physician assistant studies. 
• Substantial experience within higher education, including a minimum of five years
  of full-time higher education experience and three years of full-time experience in a physician assistant program. Experience equivalent to
  eligibility for appointment to a senior academic rank (Associate Professor or above).
• Knowledge of the physician assistant program
  accreditation process and familiarity with the details of experiential education and site establishment within the healthcare
  community. 
• A vision and interpersonal skills to build partnerships inside and outside the program in physician assistant
  studies, the School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University-at-large. 
• Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory
  background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security
  Card. 

About Fairleigh Dickinson University:

The largest private university in New Jersey, FDU is
a not-for-profit, nonsectarian, multicampus institution. Founded in 1942, FDU achieved four-year status in 1948 and approval as a
university in 1956. The University offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including doctoral programs in pharmacy,
nursing practice, clinical psychology and school psychology; and an AACSB-accredited business school. Degree programs are offered on
two New Jersey campuses and at two FDU locations outside the U.S.: Wroxton College, in Oxfordshire in England, and the Vancouver
Campus, in British Columbia, Canada.

FDU’s 11,500 full- and part-time students pursue quality career-oriented programs on schedules
tailored to their needs — days, evenings and weekends. The curriculum reflects a mission of global education and a foundation of a
world-renowned University Core.

About the FDU School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences:

The mission of
FDU’s School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences is to create a values-based, student-centered learning experience that prepares
graduates who are committed to improving the health of individuals and populations through leadership roles in pharmacy practice, healthcare
research and related healthcare fields.

About the Physician Assistant Program at FDU:

The FDU PA Program is
committed to preparing future socially responsible professionals that possess the academic knowledge, clinical skills, and professional
attitudes requisite for providing compassionate patient-centered care in a dynamic healthcare system. With that in mind, the program
developed its mission and goals and designed a curriculum that would provide learning experiences that promote the acquisition of those same
skills. The FDU PA Program developed a two-and-a-half-year curriculum leading to a Master of Science (MS) in PA Studies.

The
curriculum of the FDU PA Program encompasses a 12-month Didactic Phase that includes classroom and laboratory instruction in the medical
sciences, clinical medicine, clinical and procedural skills, professional topics, and medical research. Students are exposed to diverse
learning modalities through lectures, case-based problem-solving sessions; simulated case scenarios; and hands on learning in the Virtual
Cadaver, Physical Exam, Simulation, and Procedural Labs. In addition, students partake in service learning in local and global communities;
and learn about and actively participate in medical research.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY

In Madison, NJ, the Florham Campus is a
friendly small-college environment on picturesque grounds near historic Morristown. The campus is dedicated to giving students an
exceptional learning experience, including residential and honors programs.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All
correspondence relating to the position of Associate Professor and Assistant Program Director, Physician Assistant
Studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University should be directed in confidence to the
University’s executive recruitment consultant: 

Erin House, Assistant Vice President

Scott
Healy & Associates

[email protected]

The full and complete application should contain the following
information: 

1. Cover letter;
2. Updated CV; and
3. Contact information for three professional references.

Applications submitted by February 28, 2023 will receive priority consideration. This search will remain
open until the position is filled.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be
discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran
status. Fairleigh Dickinson University takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who
are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.