Job Information
MIAMI UNIVERSITY Program Director of the Physician Associates Program in Oxford, Ohio
Program Director of the Physician Associates Program
Full-time
Fully On-Campus
Cleveland Clinic Health Sciences and Wellness Building, Oxford Campus
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Job Description Summary: The College of Arts and Science invites applications for the position of Program Director for the Physician Associate Studies Program.
Job Description: Reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts and Science, the Program Director provides vision, leadership, and administrative oversight for the Physician Associate Studies program, ensuring it meets all university requirements and the standards set by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
Responsibilities include general operations, budgeting, staffing, scheduling, curriculum, faculty and staff supervision, and student support. The director oversees the accreditation process with university support and provides limited teaching.
The starting date is negotiable but must be no later than November, 2026.
The individual will hold the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor, Associate Clinical Professor, or Clinical Professor.
This is a 12-month faculty position.
The Physician Associate Studies Program at Miami University is a 27-month, master-level curriculum. It is accredited by the ARC-PA and has provisional accreditation status at this time, with a site visit scheduled for early 2027. The inaugural cohort of students began in May 2023, and the ongoing cohort size is 36 students. The program enjoys a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility which opened in 2023. It includes lecture spaces, a standardized examination space, a simulation center, a physical skills lab, a cadaver lab, and Anatomage tables.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required:
- NCCPA-certified Physician Assistant;
- Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program;
- Licensure in Ohio or eligibility to obtain Ohio licensure;
- At least three years of full-time higher education experience in an accredited PA program;
- Experience in program coordination/management.
?Consideration may be given to applicants with a relevant doctoral degree; demonstrated effectiveness in an administrative capacity and the ability to interact with a wide range of constituents, including faculty, students, and administration.
Additional Position Information (if applicable)
Required Application Documents: resume/cv, cover letter
Miami University is assisted in this search by DSG Storbeck. To invite a conversation from our search consultants, R. Thomas Fitch, Managing Director, and Amanda Bennett, Managing Associate, please inquire at: https://dsgco.com/search/23145-miami-pa-program-director{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="blank"}. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, applications should be received no later than June 15, 2026. Inquiries may be directed to Amanda Bennett at [amanda.bennett@dsgco.com]{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="blank"}.
Additional Information
A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
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