Director Physician Assistant Program/Clinical Associate Professor College of Health Sciences

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JOB TITLE:                       

Founding Director, Physician Assistant Program

JOB PURPOSE:   

The University of Wyoming seeks a dynamic, effective, and forward-thinking leader to serve as the Founding Director of its Physician Assistant Program. This opportunity is made possible by special state funding targeted at improving rural health care. The Director will exercise impactful leadership in preparing a new generation of healthcare professionals to support the PA workforce needs of Wyoming. The Director will take the lead in hiring the medical director and principal faculty for the Program.

Reporting to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences at UW, the Founding Director will be responsible for oversight and management of academic/curricular, pipeline, personnel, facility, operations, accreditation, and fiscal matters of the UW Physician Assistant Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

· Provide effective leadership and management of the PA Program, including responsiveness to personnel issues, strong communication skills, and proactive problem solving.

· Cultivate your team that consists of the medical director, principal faculty, instructional faculty, and staff within the PA Program. 

· Program organization, administration, and fiscal management.

· Lead Program planning and development, along with the Program self-study process, including continuous review and analysis.

· Complete required accreditation documents and adhere to the Standards and ARC-PA policies.

· Develop, review, and revise as necessary the Program mission statement, goals, and competencies of the PA Program.

· Contribute to the admissions process for students, including recruitment, selection of applicants, and development of admissions processes.

· Collaborate in ongoing development of the Program, including design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the curriculum and Program.

· Provide student instruction by teaching in areas of expertise, including individual, lab, and team-teaching of courses.

· Support the development and monitoring of clinical education sites for PA students.

· Steward stakeholder and partner relationships to foster philanthropic and other support for the PA program.

· Provide academic counseling to PA students.

· Ensure services are readily available to PA students, including remedial instruction, advising and access to University student support services.

· Organize and support effective PA Program meetings and committees including development of committee structure and responsibilities.

· Represent the PA Program at the University and other organizational functions.

· Engage in community activities that promote the PA profession.

· Serve on state and national PA-related committees or taskforces as needed.

· Evaluate student performance and progress toward achievement of Program competencies.

· Participate in institutional service.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

· A master’s degree from an accredited institution.

· A graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) Program.

· Hold current or emeritus National Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification status.

· At least three years of full-time experience in higher education at the time of appointment.

· Possess (or be eligible to obtain) a Wyoming Physician Assistant license.

· Experience commensurate for appointment at the rank of associate/full professor in either a clinical or tenure-track line.

· Experience working within interprofessional teams, including other Advanced Practice Providers.

· Demonstrated administrative experience to include fiscal/budget management, personnel management, and/or program planning. · Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

· Minimum 3 years of clinical practice as a PA.

· Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

· Previous experience with ARC-PA accreditation.

· Previous leadership and administrative experience.

· Experience fostering an inclusive learning and work environment.

· Experience with marketing, fundraising, and/or stewardship of stakeholder/partner relationships.

· Demonstrated understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities associated with Physician Assistant programs in rural locations.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Required application materials include: a CV/resume that includes teaching/instruction experience, and a letter of application that addresses qualifications relevant to the position's minimum qualifications, responsibilities, and preferred qualifications. All applications and nominations will be held in confidence.

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 9/28/25 will receive full consideration. 

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected]. 

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