Ursuline College, in partnership with the
national search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position
of Program Director, Department of Physician Assistant Studies. Ursuline College seeks a team-oriented, motivated, and
innovative leader to serve as the Program Director to lead the ongoing development and growth of the Physician Assistant Program. This
position will chair the department and will potentially have the opportunity to expand departmental offerings. The position reports to the
Dean of the Breen School of Nursing and Health Professions. This is a twelve-month, full-time position with rank and tenure or non-tenure
track depending on qualifications.
The college affords strong senior administration support, IPE opportunities, excellent benefits
and a tremendous collaborative spirit. Ursuline is committed to establishing an exceptional program with small class sizes to ensure quality
education and individualized student attention.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
The Program Director should also possess strong leadership skills and lead by collaboration, inclusion, and
engagement of faculty, staff and students. The individual should have a commitment to emphasizing patient-centered care, fostering
interprofessional education, and promoting the mission and goals of the department and college. Candidates with demonstrated commitment to
working with underrepresented minorities through teaching, mentoring, and research are strongly encouraged to apply.
About
the Institution
Ursuline
College is a private institution that was founded in 1871. It is a small liberal arts college in a suburban setting only
12 miles from Cleveland. The campus is nestled on 62 beautiful green rolling acres on Lake Elissa. It was founded in Roman Catholic heritage
as a women’s college. Currently the student population of the College is 90% female, with 59% undergraduate students and 41% graduate
students. Nearly one third of the students (including 28% of the graduate student population) are members of historically underrepresented
population.
The College utilizes women-focused education that plays out across our curriculum, with courses highlighting
women’s issues and emphasis on women’s learning styles and women’s leadership development. An Ursuline education seeks to
develop the uniqueness of each person, adapts to the needs of the time, and is open to constant learning. Students are mentored by
professional faculty members, benefit from partnerships with Cleveland’s best businesses, and thrive in an environment of collaboration and
discussion.
The Breen
School of Nursing and Health Professions at Ursuline offers a BSN, an Accelerated Nursing Program, an RN to BSN, an MSN,
an online DNP, and more. Named a national Center of Excellence, Ursuline’s Breen School of Nursing offers flexible, affordable,
career-focused nursing programs. Ranked #2 among nursing colleges in Ohio and in the top 10% of all programs in the U.S., Ursuline College’s
Breen School of Nursing and Health Professions is one of the most respected nursing programs in the country.
About the
Community
Pepper Pike,
Ohio is located just 12 miles east of downtown Cleveland. With a population of about 6,800 residents, this Cleveland
suburb offers a perfect blend of suburban tranquility and vibrant community life. Known for its upscale residential neighborhoods and lush
greenery, Pepper Pike provides a serene and family-friendly environment. Residents appreciate the city’s commitment to excellent, nationally
recognized schools, ensuring a top-notch education for children. The community is also renowned for its beautiful parks and recreational
areas, and has even been named a “Tree City USA” several consecutive years by the National Arbor Day Foundation.
Cleveland itself is a major and growing
center of medicine, arts, culture, and sports. Located in northeast Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately 60 miles west of
the Pennsylvania border, Cleveland is part of the Great Lakes Region.
Just nine miles from Ursuline College, Cleveland’s
University Circle is an urban oasis with more than 20 artistic and cultural institutions, including: Cleveland Botanical Garden, Cleveland
Museum of Art, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland Orchestra, and the Western Reserve
Historical Society.
Downtown Cleveland also has much to offer. Not only is it home to the city’s professional sports teams –
Guardians, Browns, and Cavaliers – but it is also a cultural hub for theater, dining, and nightlife. Playhouse Square is the
second-largest theatre district behind Broadway. Nearby, East 4th Street is a pedestrian-only street, featuring concert and comedy venues
and world-class dining options, including James Beard award-winning restaurants. Each March, you’ll also find the Cleveland International
Film Festival in the heart of Public Square at Tower City Center.
Application Process
All correspondence
relating to the position of Program Director, Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Ursuline
College should be directed in confidence to the College’s executive search consultant:
Erin House, Assistant Vice President
Scott Healy & Associates
[email protected]
A complete application should include the following:
Applications received by March 22, 2024 will receive
priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
Ursuline College provides equal opportunity to
all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy,
gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status any other basis prohibited by
federal, state, or local laws.
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