Full Job Description
The Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Molloy University is pleased to invite applications for the position of Director for the Physician Assistant Program to join our supportive, energetic, interdisciplinary community of teacher-scholars. The School of Nursing and Health Sciences offers an array of nursing, allied health and communication sciences programs at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels. Exciting new programs in the health sciences are being explored and planned. The Director of the Physician Assistant (PA) Program will be responsible for creation, development, accreditation, operationalization, and management of a new PA program at Molloy University. The ideal candidate will have a background in clinical practice, as well as deep experience in academic administration, leadership, program development, accreditation, and program assessment. The applicant will also demonstrate evidence of teaching and curriculum expertise, faculty development and mentorship competencies, as well as enthusiasm for inter-professional collaboration.
All of the programs in The Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences take a holistic and personal approach to the development of students as clinicians, leaders, researchers, advocates for health equity and improvement of healthcare, and as lifelong learners. The ideal candidate will also share this commitment.
This is a 12-month position with academic rank based on credentials.
Minimum Requirements:
- Eligible for unrestricted licensure as a Physician Assistant in NY State.
- Relevant doctoral degree preferred.
- Experience in academic administration, health professions teaching, and faculty development.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants should submit the following materials with their application:
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae, with a list of three professional references
3. Teaching Statement
4. Diversity Statement that addresses how you may contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
on the basis of
an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, or military status; in its administration of educational policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or in employment practices.
Molloy University takes its responsibility seriously to establish an environment in which the dignity and worth of all members of the institutional community are respected. In its effort to provide an optimal learning environment the University seeks the appointment of persons who are highly qualified and whose background is appropriate to fill each vacancy. It is University policy to recruit, employ, retain, and promote employees without discrimination regarding sex, race, color, creed, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or physical disability. In selecting for employment, the University is committed to the highest standard of excellence and will select the best qualified candidate. In cases where there are equally qualified candidates for positions, selection will be made from those groups of persons who have been identified by the Federal and State Governments as having been discriminated against in the past.