Assistant/Associate Professor- Physician Assistant Program Director
Company: Marshall University
Location: Huntington
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine ( SOM ) is
seeking a full – time Physician Assistant Program Director who will
oversee and manage the continuing development of a Physician
Assistant Program that will include a Masters of Medical Science
Physician Assistant and be a department within Marshall University.
The director will be responsible for the further development of
curriculum, admission standards, and coordination of basic science
and clinical rotations that will lead to provisional accreditation
by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the
Physician Assistant ( ARC -PA). The Program Director
responsibilities include: Administrative: Provides management for
the formulation, analysis, revision, and implementation of program
mission, vision, goals, objectives, outcomes, policies, and
procedures for the Program in collaboration with faculty and
advisory committees. In collaboration with faculty and
administration recruits, evaluates qualifications, selects, and
recommends for appointment and manages the Medical Director,
academic and clinical faculty, adjunct instructors, and staff
involved in the Program. In conjunction with the faculty
establishes criteria for student admissions, curriculum content,
and performance criteria for the students. Prepares and administers
an annual budget approved by the Executive Management Team for the
SOM /Marshall Health (MH) and works with SOM /MH administration to
secure needed services and resources for the Program and its
students. Represents the Department to the SOM , University, and
Community. Participates in the University’s academic and faculty
affairs to insure the integration of the Program into the
activities of Marshall University. Creates faculty governance
within the Department with regard to curriculum, policies, and
procedures. Guides Department faculty development in teaching,
practice, and research. Develops affiliation agreements with
clinical sites for required and elective rotations in conjunction
with the clinical coordinators. Oversees the recruitment,
selection, and orientation of Physician Assistant students. Work
collaboratively with other faculty in existing and developing
health science programs. Serves as a resource to the local medical
community on issues regarding Physician Assistants and the use of
mid-level providers in West Virginia and the Appalachian region.
Participates in local and national organizations to promote Program
excellence and appropriateness of the curriculum and instruction.
Is responsible for the provisional accreditation process ( ARC -PA)
Instruction/Curriculum: Responsible for the development,
organization, refinement, and implementation of the Program’s
curriculum in conjunction with SOM faculty and Marshall University
Graduate Council Approves the course content and learning
objectives submitted by the faculty and monitors the delivery of
course instruction. Teaching in relevant content areas as
appropriate. Participate in other tasks as required by the SOM Vice
Dean or his/her designee. The Program director reports directly to
the SOM Vice Dean for Medical Education.
Keywords: Marshall University, Charleston , Assistant/Associate Professor- Physician Assistant Program Director, Administration, Clerical , Huntington, West Virginia
