Program Director for Miami University Physician Associate Studies Program

Job Description

This is a unique opportunity for a student-centered, mission-driven leader to shape the future of the Physician Associate Studies Program. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts and Science, the Program Director will serve as the strategic, leader of the program, advancing excellence in education, strengthening partnerships, and cultivating a high-performing, collaborative culture inspiring faculty, staff, and students.

The Physician Associate Studies Program at Miami University is a 27-month, master-level curriculum. The program has provisional accreditation status through the ARC-PA at this time, with a site visit scheduled for early 2027. The inaugural cohort of students began in May 2023, and the ongoing cohort size is 36 students. The program enjoys a state-of-the art, purpose-built facility which opened in 2023. It includes lecture spaces, a standardized examination space, a simulation center, a physical skills lab, a cadaver lab, and Anatomage tables. With strong institutional support and a state-of-the-art facility, the program is well-positioned for its next stage of evolution.

The ideal candidate is a connected and inspiring leader who brings a passion for developing others, building strong relationships, and has a demonstrated track record of advancing program quality and reputation. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the program meets all university requirements and the standards set by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
• General operations, budgeting, staffing, scheduling, curriculum, faculty and staff supervision, and student support.
• Overseeing the accreditation process with university support, and providing limited teaching.

For more information about the Physician Associate Program, please visit: https://miamioh.edu/cas/graduate-programs/physician-associate/

Minimum qualifications:

The next Director will need to possess the following qualifications:

• NCCPA-certified Physician Assistant
• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program;
• Licensure in Ohio or eligibility to obtain Ohio licensure;
• At least three years of full-time higher education experience in an accredited PA program;
• Experience in program coordination/management.

A relevant doctoral degree is preferred. Consideration may be given to applicants with demonstrated effectiveness in an administrative capacity and the ability to interact with a wide range of constituents, including faculty, students, and administration. The next Director will hold the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor, Associate Clinical Professor, or Clinical Professor. This is a 12-month faculty position.

Process of Candidacy

The Search Committee has begun reviewing materials, and Miami University is looking for the position to start no later than the Fall of 2026. For best consideration, please submit materials immediately and no later than June 15th, 2026. Miami University is assisted in the search by DSG Storbeck. To invite a conversation from our search consultants, R. Thomas Fitch, Managing Director, and Amanda Bennett, Managing Associate, please submit materials to them at: https://dsgco.com/search/23145-miami-pa-program-director. The requested application materials include a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae.

About Miami University

Miami University is a major public university with a small college feel. Creating environments for learning excellence and providing career opportunities in Oxford, Hamilton, Middletown, West Chester and Luxembourg, our faculty, staff, and student employees are the fuel that drives Miami!

We rank first nationally among public universities for best teaching by U.S. News & World Report. Our opportunities for growth and advancement are not limited to students in the classroom. Our faculty, staff, and student employees are highly valued for their contribution toward the Miami experience.

Miami's main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles north of Cincinnati. A true college town, Oxford features a wide variety of shops and restaurants within walking distance of the main campus. Our regional campuses are located in Hamilton, Middletown, and the Voice of America Learning Center in West Chester, Ohio.

For faculty and staff, Miami offers a great work environment and competitive benefits. We invite you to experience Miami and see how you can support the University's Mission.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement

Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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