Position Summary: | Yeshiva University’s Katz School seeks a dynamic director to serve as academic and administrative lead for its graduate Physician Assistant studies program. The director will be responsible for all Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) activities and for developing, implementing, administering and evaluating the overall effectiveness of the program. The program director will provide transformative direction and oversight with a commitment to excellence in teaching, clinical practice, research and community. The position may be eligible for a senior clinical appointment or tenure depending on experience and qualifications. depending on experience and qualifications. |
Position Responsibilities: | - Leading faculty recruitment, hiring, development, evaluation, and tenure support, and creating a culture of collegiality and shared governance.
- Overseeing curriculum development, assessment, and continuous programmatic review and analysis.
- Overseeing program accreditation, academic and clinical policies, and assessment with commitment to continuous program improvement.
- Being knowledgeable and responsible for: program organization, 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. - Teaching didactic and clinical year students in both lectures and laboratories.
- Overseeing student recruitment and selection.
- Ensuring student academic and professional success.
- Teaming with Administrators and Faculty of other Yeshiva University Health Professional Programs to identify synergistic strategies and shared goals.
- Establishing partnerships with local, regional, national, and international health and community organizations
- Developing grants, contracts, philanthropy, and research development.
- Managing budgets and resources.
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Experience & Educational Background: | - Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA Program; Master’s degree required (MS, MPA, MPH),
- Doctoral degree preferred (EdD, DMSc, or PhD)
- Current NCCPA Certification
- New York State License or eligibility for a NY License as a Physician Assistant
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience at time of appointment
- Minimum 5 years of teaching experience at time of appointment
- Experience in academic administration, health professions teaching, and faculty development; program planning and implementation, assessment /continuous improvement, personnel management, shared governance, and budgeting
- Distinguished record of clinical accomplishment, contributions to practice/treatment, grant development, and some publication;
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Skills & Competencies: | - Vision and commitment to enhance the visibility, reputation, and community contributions of the Physician Assistant program;
- Excellence in teaching and graduate student mentorship; and
- Exceptional writing and presentation skills.
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Salary Range: | $220,000 - $220,000 |
About Us: | Located in the heart of New York City, Yeshiva University is a US News and World Report Top 100 University, having moved up the rankings in the last three consecutive years to number 67. The Katz School of Science and Health is Yeshiva University’s flagship school for STEM. We are research scientists, tech builders and patient-centered clinicians working on problems that matter. We focus on industry sectors that are central to the modern economy: Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Media, and Fintech, as well as Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies and Speech-Language Pathology. Katz School faculty take an interdisciplinary approach to research and education, fostering the creativity, collaborative thinking and builder mindset required to take on today’s toughest problems. Over the last five years, we have launched ten master’s and doctoral programs with 92% graduation rates, 100% licensure pass rates, 95% post-graduation employment in high-paying careers, and students and alumni from over 30 countries. The Katz School is a close-knit community with a big network, nestled in the heart of a big city. We are global in reach, with faculty and students from across the United States and around the world—and also deeply embedded in New York City’s rich professional and social fabric. With a vibrant campus life and city at our fingertips, the Katz School is where bold, purpose-driven people come to create, connect and explore. Read about projects at Katz. |
Equal Employment Opportunity: | Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. |
