Program Director, PA Program

Conveniently located in Morris County with easy access to Routes 287, 280, 80, 10, 24, and the Convent Station train station, Saint Elizabeth University which was established in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth resides on 150 acres of picturesque rolling hills and lush woodlands. The University offers a quality education in the Catholic tradition with a firm foundation in the liberal arts and serves a diverse population, including the needs of women, students of color, those who lack adequate financial resources, and those who would benefit from a nurturing, supportive collegiate environment.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1899, Saint Elizabeth University (SEU) is a community of learning in the Catholic liberal arts tradition for students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures. SEU is devoted to providing educational and career training opportunities to traditionally underserved communities and is characterized by small class sizes and a highly communal student-centered culture emphasizing individualized attention.

SEU is a federally designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution. Our traditional undergraduate population is 38 percent Black and our total enrollment is 30 percent Hispanic, while 47 percent of our students are first-generation college students. In addition, 76 percent of our first-time freshmen are low-income students eligible for federal Pell funding; many come to us with unique challenges related to their financial, social, academic, mental and physical health.

Saint Elizabeth University seeks to foster and maintain a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. SEU has long preserved its legacy of providing quality education and access for underserved populations, particularly in fields and career paths traditionally beyond the reach of marginalized and often disenfranchised communities. In our traditional co-educational undergraduate enrollment today, women outnumber men two-to-one. SEU has a long legacy of educating women who thrive in STEM and healthcare professions and continues to produce diverse women and men as leaders equipped with a deeper appreciation of inclusion in its various forms. We strive to ensure that all graduates realize their potential through hard work and an exceptional education that is unimpeded by irrational self-doubt or societal biases.

The Director of the Physician Assistant Program provides academic, strategic and operational leadership for Physician Assistant degree program and is responsible for all aspects of the planning, development, implementation, management, and evaluation of the program in alignment with the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) Standards of Accreditation and Saint Elizabeth University's policies and practices.

The Program Director works in close collaboration with the Dean, School of Arts and Sciences and other members of University leadership team to promote the vision, mission, values, goals and student learning outcomes of the PA Program, Saint Elizabeth University, and the PA profession.

Type of Appointment:

Faculty: Assistant Professor

12-month; Full time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a graduate education program for physician assistant students that continuously meets state, regional and programmatic accreditation standards and is in alignment with the University's mission and strategic plan, in collaboration with faculty, administration and other departments within the University;

• Recruits, recommends, hires, supervises, develops, and assesses qualified full- and part-time faculty, and staff to support the Physician Assistant program;

• Develops and submits applications and other relevant documents and reports to ARC-PA to facilitate accreditation and maintains continued compliance with ARC-PA standards across all elements of the program;

• Leads and manages the physician assistant program through program organization, administration, fiscal management, continuous review and analysis, planning, development and accreditation;

• Leads the program's faculty and staff in ongoing review and development of curriculum, program goals and objectives, program self-study and evaluation, and documents all review processes;

• Oversees the development and application of admissions policies and processes relating to the Physician Assistant program in collaboration with the Enrollment Management team including integration of the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA), recruitment activities, marketing materials, and website development;

• Represents the physician assistant program at internal college meetings as assigned, and serves as the program's representative at medical, professional and other community organizations and events;

• Supervises the program's medical director, principal and instructional faculty, and staff in activities that relate to the physician assistant program, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job expectations, department goals and established college, campus and department policies and procedures;

• Coordinates with other campus educators in related programs to maximize the effective use of resources for the benefit of students;

• Develops strong relationships with clinical training sites and other health providers in the area to promote the education of Physician Assistant students;

• Prepares and monitors departmental budget;

• Teaching, scholarship, service, and other expectations, as outlined for a full-time /faculty member;

• Performs other duties as assigned..

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Physician Assistant with an earned M.S. degree from an ARC-PA accredited program;

• Be eligible for licensure in the State of New Jersey;

• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of higher education experience as an administrator and/or principal faculty member of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program;

• Must have a strong commitment to achieve the mission of Saint Elizabeth University.

Why Choose Saint Elizabeth University?

Saint Elizabeth University offers a positive work environment, dedicated leadership, faculty and staff who are committed to excellence, and an attractive benefits and compensation package.

Full-time Faculty and Staff Benefits Include:

• Employer-Subsidized Health Care Plan

• Dental and Vision Plan

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

• Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance at No Cost

• Supplemental Insurance Available for Employee, Spouse and Dependents

• Other Voluntary Plans (Legal, Identify-Theft, Accident, Critical Care, etc.)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Remission for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

• Tuition Exchange Program offering Reciprocal Scholarships Nationwide at 600+ Colleges and Universities

• 14 Paid Holidays, as well as the Week after Christmas Off with Pay

• Paid Days Off on Fridays in the Summer Months

• Birthday as a Paid Day Off

• Generous Vacation Policy

• New Jersey Earned Sick Leave

• Employee Discount Program

Important to Know:

The health and safety of students, faculty and staff are a University priority. Please be advised that the University reserves the right to modify all policies and procedures related to COVID-19 based upon local conditions and emerging guidance from local, state and federal agencies.

How to Apply

• Applications should consist of a cover letter, resume, proof of certifications and three professional references with email addresses and/or telephone numbers.

• Saint Elizabeth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

• Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

• Saint Elizabeth University is a designated minority serving undergraduate institution.

EEO/AA Statement:

Saint Elizabeth University aspires to create a community based on the collaboration, innovation, creativity and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas - an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspective, backgrounds and experiences flourish. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all individuals feel and experience an environment where they are welcome, safe, secure, and heard. As such All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. Any information provided will be used only in the compliance of data for EEO/Affirmative Action reporting. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment and/or terms or conditions of employment.