Director of Physician Assistant Program

9629BR

College of Health Sciences and Technology

CHST 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 successful candidate will demonstrate a strong record of academic achievement, including excellence in teaching, scholarly activity or research, and academic administration, with a clear commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in higher education. A student-centered educator and leader, the candidate will actively promote an inclusive and supportive learning environment that values diversity, equity, and student well-being, while mentoring students toward academic and professional success. The candidate will bring in-depth knowledge and substantial experience with ARC-PA accreditation standards and processes, playing a pivotal role in ensuring continuous program compliance and excellence. Responsibilities include proactive monitoring of evolving accreditation requirements, maintaining comprehensive and accurate program documentation, ensuring the timely submission of fees and reports, and adhering to all ARC-PA procedural guidelines.

Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration across departments and work in alignment with the College of Health Sciences and Technology and University missions. The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated leadership and management experience, with the ability to inspire and guide a diverse team of faculty and staff, aligning efforts with programmatic goals and driving measurable outcomes. A strong commitment to data-informed decision-making and continuous quality improvement is essential, with the ability to evaluate program performance, accreditation readiness, and student success metrics. Additionally, the candidate should be adept at integrating technology into teaching and administration, embracing modern pedagogical approaches, and leveraging innovation to enhance learning experiences. Experience with interprofessional education and collaboration with clinical partners and community stakeholders is highly valued. A terminal degree is strongly preferred and licensure as a Physician Assistant is required.

We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT’s core values and honor code.

Department/College Description

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.

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.

Required Minimum Education Level

MS, MA

Faculty Type (Tenure Status)

Tenured

Faculty Discipline

Physicians Assistant

Faculty Rank

Principal Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Professor of Practice, Associate Professor, Professor

Employment Category

Fulltime

Anticipated Start Date

01-Sep-2025

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

How To Apply

Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9629BR Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:

• A brief teaching philosophy
• The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references

You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at: ahkscl@rit.edu

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Salary Minimum

120000

Salary Maximum

150000