Associate Program Director, Assistant or Associate Professor,
Tenure-Track, Physician Assistant Studies
Midwestern University’s College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove, Illinois, invites applications for the position of Associate Program Director and Assistant or Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Studies. The mission of the Midwestern University Physician Assistant (PA) Program is to develop competent, compassionate, and professional physician assistants who will make a positive impact on their patients, community, and the PA profession.
The MWU PA Program values the unique life experiences and perspectives each student contributes to our program. We believe cultural humility improves patient outcomes, and we are committed to ensuring our students are well-equipped to provide patient-centered care to all the populations they may serve. Health equity and education on health care disparities are integrated into the Program curriculum to prepare students to serve diverse populations and address the health care needs of all patients.
The Associate Program Director works under the direction of the Program Director to provide leadership and oversight for the PA Program’s didactic curriculum, assessment processes, and continuous quality improvement efforts, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards. This role collaborates closely with the faculty to evaluate and strengthen curriculum and student assessment, mentor faculty, coordinate key academic processes, and support accreditation and self-study activities. The Associate Program Director also provides administrative leadership in the Program Director’s absence and represents the program at institutional and professional meetings as appropriate.
This faculty member is expected to demonstrate high standards in teaching excellence, clinical experiences, service, and research productivity. The position reports directly to the Program Director. This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment. Academic rank is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Associate Program Director Responsibilities:
Midwestern University’s College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove, Illinois, invites applications for the position of Associate Program Director and Assistant or Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Studies. The mission of the Midwestern University Physician Assistant (PA) Program is to develop competent, compassionate, and professional physician assistants who will make a positive impact on their patients, community, and the PA profession.
The MWU PA Program values the unique life experiences and perspectives each student contributes to our program. We believe cultural humility improves patient outcomes, and we are committed to ensuring our students are well-equipped to provide patient-centered care to all the populations they may serve. Health equity and education on health care disparities are integrated into the Program curriculum to prepare students to serve diverse populations and address the health care needs of all patients.
The Associate Program Director works under the direction of the Program Director to provide leadership and oversight for the PA Program’s didactic curriculum, assessment processes, and continuous quality improvement efforts, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards. This role collaborates closely with the faculty to evaluate and strengthen curriculum and student assessment, mentor faculty, coordinate key academic processes, and support accreditation and self-study activities. The Associate Program Director also provides administrative leadership in the Program Director’s absence and represents the program at institutional and professional meetings as appropriate.
This faculty member is expected to demonstrate high standards in teaching excellence, clinical experiences, service, and research productivity. The position reports directly to the Program Director. This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment. Academic rank is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Associate Program Director Responsibilities:
- Assume the duties of Acting Director in the absence of the Program Director.
- Organize and moderate faculty meetings in the absence of the Program Director.
- Conduct an annual overview of the curriculum to ensure it aligns with the current PANCE blueprint.