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Position Summary:
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Yeshiva University’s Katz School seeks a dynamic director to serve as academic and administrative lead for its graduate Physician Assistant program. The director will be responsible for establishing this new program by preparing the Provisional Accreditation Application to be submitted to the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), and for developing, implementing, administering and evaluating the overall effectiveness of the program once operational. The program director will provide transformative direction and oversight with a commitment to excellence in teaching, clinical practice, research and community.
The position may be eligible for a senior clinical appointment or tenure depending on experience and qualifications.
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Position Responsibilities:
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- Leading faculty recruitment, hiring, development, evaluation, and tenure support, and creating a culture of collegiality and shared governance.
- Overseeing curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement;
- Overseeing the successful development and ongoing operations of an on-campus clinic as well as all aspects of external clinical placements.
- Overseeing program accreditation, academic and clinic policies, and assessment with commitment to continuous program improvement;
- Overseeing student recruitment and selection with the expectation of significant program growth;
- Ensuring student academic and professional success;
- Teaming with Administrators and Faculty of other Yeshiva University Health Professional Programs to identify synergistic strategies and shared goals;
- Establishing partnerships with local, regional, national, and international health and community organizations;
- Developing grants, contracts, philanthropy, and research development;
- Managing budgets and resources.
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Experience & Educational Background:
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- Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies with current NCCPA Certification; or Doctor of Medicine with licensure as an allopathic or osteopathic physician in NY State, and certified by an ABMS- or AOA-approved specialty board;
- Minimum 8 years of documented experience;
- Documented higher education administrative experience, including but not limited to, program planning and implementation, assessment/continuous improvement, personnel management, shared governance, and budgeting;
- Distinguished record of clinical accomplishment, contributions to practice/treatment, grant development, and some publication;
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About Us:
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The Katz School at Yeshiva University (YU) provides students with the opportunity to further their intellectual and professional pursuits and become a part of one of U.S. News and World Report’s top 100 universities in the United States. We are committed to delivering a world-class education in Science, Technology, and Health and to connecting students with thought-leaders and employers in New York City and beyond. Our curricula are informed by research and industry to provide our graduates with tools that will serve them long into their careers. Critical to our mission is creating an exemplary student and faculty experience. Yeshiva University is an academic powerhouse, and we invite you to join us. Learn more at www.yu.edu/katz.
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Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.
We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.
The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University’s retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
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Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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