Director - Physician Assistant Program

Detailed Job Description:
The College of Health Sciences and Technology at the Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications and nominations for the full-time, 12-month, position of Physician Assistant Program Director and an academic rank commensurate with experience in teaching and/or scholarship at the Associate Professor level or higher. While this search is initiated for a tenure track appointment, highly qualified candidates seeking a non-tenure track appointment will also be considered. The PA program is housed within the Department of Clinical Health Professions, joining the undergraduate Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and Clinical Psychology PhD internship program.  The program is designed to meet ARC-PA accreditation requirements.

THE COLLEGE:

The College of Health Sciences and Technology is the center for both clinically-related and biomedical research-based innovative, flexible programs to meet both present and future needs of the health care system. As a community of dedicated faculty and staff, it is committed to diversity and student centeredness with the intention to deliver high quality education consistent with the mission of RIT. Building on a foundation of liberal arts and basic sciences, students will gain advanced knowledge in theoretical science and practical applications in experiential learning environments. These experiences will prepare students to serve humanity as practitioners, scientists, and leaders through their contribution to, and the provision of, high quality patient care, healthcare service, and/or applied translational biomedical research. 

Envisioned as an opportunity to develop new approaches to better enable and prepare healthcare practitioners to take advantage of the future of technology embedded care and support, the College of Health Sciences and Technology consists of 3 academic units: the Department of Clinical Health Professions, the Department of Medical Sciences, Health and Management, and the Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition and offers BS degrees in Biomedical Sciences, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Exercise Science, Global Public Health, Nutritional Sciences, and Physician Assistant (BS/MS) and graduate degrees in Dietetics and Nutrition (MS), Health and Well-Being Management (MS), Medical Illustration (MFA) and a PhD internship program in Clinical Psychology.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:

Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Beyond our main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT has international campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. And with more than 19,000 students and more than 125,000 graduates from all 50 states and over 100 nations, RIT is driving progress in industries and communities around the world. Find out more at www.rit.edu.

 REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited physician assistant program and certification by NCCPA with current eligibility to be employed in New York.
• Master's degree in physician assistant studies or another discipline; earned doctoral degree is preferred.
• Licensed Physician Assistant (PA); must hold current, or emeritus NCCPA certification.
• 5 or more years in clinical practice as a PA.
• A minimum of 3 years of full-time higher education experience at the time of appointment.
• Proven leadership experience in academic, clinical, and research settings, preferably within a physician assistant studies program.
• Leadership or management level professional experience in a high-standard, performance-based work environment.
• Strong financial judgement and experience in managing administrative and financial operations.
• Ability to foster collaboration and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.