Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
The developing Physician Assistant (PA) Program at North Carolina A&T State University is seeking an Associate Director. This is a 12-month, open rank clinical faculty position with significant administrative responsibilities. The Department of Physician Assistant Studies is a quickly growing department, and this position will play a role in ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. Responsibilities include oversight of admissions, ongoing curriculum reviews, student centered teaching and clinical instruction, and developing clinical partnerships. The position also provides student advising, student mentoring and recruitment, engage in program assessment accreditation-related procedures. The ideal candidate will be expected to (i) Support overall administration of the PA program, including developing accreditation reports, (ii) incorporate modern pedagogical skills in curriculum development, instruction, and/or course coordination in the didactic and/or clinical phase of the program; (iii) it is expected that the faculty member will be effective in the areas of course design, course delivery, and evaluation (iv) supervise and support physician assistant students in independent research projects and (v) provide service to the Department of Physician Assistant Studies, the college and university as well as to appropriate community and professional organizations. Essential functions of the associate director include but are not limited to:
- Collaborate with the Program Director and faculty to design, implement, and continuously improve the didactic and clinical curriculum.
- Teach in assigned didactic and/or clinical courses using effective, student-centered instructional strategies.
- Ensure alignment of course materials, assessments, and instructional methods with program competencies and ARC-PA Standards.
- Support exam development, OSCE planning, course coordination, and academic remediation processes.
- Coordinate assessment and evaluation processes and ensure feedback and action plans are communicated in a timely manner
- Support orientation of students, and aid in maintaining policies and procedures related to the pre-clinical/clinical year.
- Maintain records regarding student performance, attainment of program competencies, and evaluations associated with academic performance.
- Maintain a working knowledge of the ARC-PA standards and ensure their compliance with the curriculum
- Work closely with the program director to ensure the accuracy of program reporting
- Perform any other duties and responsibilities as delegated and defined by the PA Program Director
This is a 12-month, non-tenure-track position that reports to the Program Director.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
North Carolina A & T State University is a public land grant high research institution that is committed to teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service. As the largest HBCU in the nation, our enrollment is over 13,487 students and our workforce includes over 2,000 employees. North Carolina A&T State University offers over 90-degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels through eight academic colleges. The University is one of the sixteen constituent units of the University of North Carolina (UNC) and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The strategic vision, preeminence 2023, focuses the University on interdisciplinary scholarly activities in a learner-centered environment.
The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences (HCHHS) comprises six departments and the School of Nursing. The HCHHS offers the following undergraduate degree programs, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Services Management, Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. At the graduate level, HCHHS offers four graduate degree programs including the Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA), Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Science in Health Psychology and Ph.D. in Social Work. Three additional doctoral programs are being developed; Doctor of Nurse Practice (DNP), PhD in Applied Psychology, and PhD in Sociology. The HCHHS is also home to the Center of Excellence in Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research (CIHDER), a hub for multidisciplinary research and community engagement efforts to alleviate health inequities. The HCHHS capitalizes on the synergistic relationships between these departments to develop advanced academic programming, enhance the mentoring of trainees, and conduct collaborative multidisciplinary research and scholastic activity.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in physician assistant studies.
- Must hold current or emeritus National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification and eligible for physician assistant license in the State of North Carolina.
- Must have a minimum of three years of full-time higher education experience at the time of appointment and three years of health care experience
- Commitment to inclusive education and developing cultural competencies among graduate students with a lens toward social justice education
- Experience with accreditation
- Experience with being efficient and responsive to issues related to personnel
- Knowledgeable about ARC-PA accreditation process and the demands of maintaining ARC-PA accreditation.
- A team-oriented, collaborative decision maker with effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
- A Doctoral degree in a health, education, or administrative discipline.
- Experience with program administration, fiscal management of the program, continuous programmatic review and analysis, program planning, program development, completion of ARC-PA required documents, and adherence to the Standards and ARC-PA policies.
- Experience in curriculum development, evaluation, instruction, program administration, academic advising required.
- Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of students, faculty, and staff’s diverse academic, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Commitment to a team-oriented, student-centric environment.
- Strong interpersonal abilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written).
- High degree of organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and make distinctions among competitive applicants
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated presentation skills
- Evidence of program planning and management skills
- Graduate from an accredited PA program
- Eligible for PA licensure in North Carolina
- Current NCCPA certification
- 5+ years in PA education experience
- 5+ years as a clinically practicing PA
Required License or Certification
Must hold current or emeritus National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification and eligible for physician assistant license in the State of North Carolina.
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Position Information
Working Title
Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor – Associate Program Director
Position Number
7806
Recruitment Salary Range
commensurate with education and experience
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Appointment Type
Permanent – Part-time
Tenure Track
No
FTE
40 hours/week, 12 months
Organizational Division
Physician Assistant Program
Organizational Location
College of Health and Human Sciences
Organizational Unit
Physician Assistant Program
Posting Number
EPA2941
Open Date
01/09/2026
