Medical Director for Physician Assistant Studies at Roosevelt University

Roosevelt University, College of Science, Health and Pharmacy, Schaumburg, IL, is seeking applications for a part-time (FTE 0.15-0.20) Medical Director of the Physician Assistant [PA] Studies program to begin June 9^th, 2026. Roosevelt has recently applied for provisional accreditation with the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. [ARC-PA] with a planned program start date in August 2028.

Reporting to the Program Director, the Medical Director serves as a key member of the principal faculty, providing expertise in clinical medicine to the program. The Medical Director will assist the Program Director in ensuring that the curriculum, clinical training, and student assessment methods meet all ARC-PA accreditation standards, specifically those relating to entry-level competence. The Medical Director will also provide advice and oversight regarding the medical accuracy of the curriculum and the quality of clinical experiences available to students and serve as an advocate for the program within the medical and academic communities.

Primary responsibilities include:

Accreditation and Program Quality

Support compliance with ARC-PA Standards through participation in program evaluation, Self-Study Report (SSR) review, and accreditation preparation activities.

Provide input into the development, review, and implementation of program policies and procedures.

Participate in continuous program assessment and quality improvement initiatives.

Clinical Education and Partnerships

Collaborate with program leadership to support the identification, development, and evaluation of clinical sites and partnerships.

Provide guidance on clinical site quality, preceptor qualifications, and alignment with program expectations and development of clinical policies.

Work in collaboration with the Program Director and clinical faculty to ensure the breadth and depth of clinical education experiences.

Program Collaboration and Leadership

Provide clinical guidance and collaborate with the Program Director and faculty through regular consultation, participation in program committees, and engagement in program planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

We are seeking a candidate who shares our commitment to Roosevelt University’s social justice mission. Roosevelt University is a private, non-sectarian university with 4,400 students studying at campuses in Chicago’s south Loop, suburban Schaumburg and online. Founded on the principles of access and social justice, Roosevelt is the fourth most ethnically diverse college in the Midwest, with a mission to prepare students to assume leadership roles in their professions and communities.

Roosevelt University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes women, LGBTQ, disabled, veterans, international, and minority-classified individuals as applicants for all positions.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently or previously licensed PA or osteopathic or allopathic physician

Currently or previously board-certified

Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience

Preferred Qualifications

Five (5) years of clinical experience

Knowledgeable about the PA role and have experience with the PA scope of practice

Please apply at the Roosevelt University job portal https://jobs.roosevelt.edu/postings/8709