Clinical Assistant​/Associate Professor - Associate Program Director

Primary Purpose Of Position

The developing Physician Assistant (PA) Program at North Carolina A&T State University is seeking an Associate Director for a 12‑month, open‑rank clinical faculty position with significant administrative responsibilities. The role supports accreditation compliance, admissions oversight, curriculum review, student advising, and program assessment.

• Collaborate with the Program Director and faculty to design, implement, and continuously improve the didactic and clinical curriculum.
• Teach assigned didactic and/or clinical courses using effective, student‑centered instructional strategies.
• Ensure alignment of course materials, assessments, and instructional methods with program competencies and ARC‑PA Standards.
• Support exam development, OSCE planning, course coordination, and academic remediation processes.
• Coordinate assessment and evaluation processes and communicate feedback and action plans timely.
• Support student orientation and aid in maintaining policies and procedures related to the pre‑clinical/clinical year.
• Maintain records of student performance, attainment of program competencies, and academic evaluations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of ARC‑PA standards and ensure their compliance with the curriculum.
• Work closely with the Program Director to ensure accurate program reporting.
• Perform additional duties as delegated and defined by the PA Program Director.

• Master’s degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current or emeritus National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification and eligibility for a North Carolina PA license.
• Minimum of three years of full‑time higher education experience and three years of healthcare experience at the time of appointment.
• Commitment to inclusive education and development of cultural competencies with a social‑justice lens.
• Experience with accreditation and responsive personnel issue handling.
• Knowledge of ARC‑PA accreditation processes and standards.
• A team‑oriented, collaborative decision maker with effective communication and problem‑solving skills.

• Doctoral degree in health, education, or an administrative discipline.
• Experience in program administration, fiscal management, continuous program review, and ARC‑PA required documents.
• Experience in curriculum development, evaluation, instruction, and academic advising.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse students, faculty, and staff.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Organizational, planning, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and assess competitive applicants.
• Graduate from an accredited PA program.
• Eligibility for PA licensure in North Carolina.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• 5+ years in PA education experience.
• 5+ years as a clinically practicing PA.

Must hold current or emeritus NCCPA certification and be eligible for a North Carolina PA license.

Position type:
Open‑rank clinical faculty, 12‑month, non‑tenure‑track (part‑time). FLSA:
Non‑Exempt. FTE: 40 hours/week.

Work location:

On‑site; employees primarily work in the office.

Working title:

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor – Associate Program Director.

• Accrued vacation and sick leave.
• Community service leave.
• Aetna health benefits.
• NCFlex vision, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS).
• Optional supplemental plans – 401(k), 403(b), 457(b).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Campus recreation center discount.
• University bookstore discount.

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. No application will be denied on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, sexual orientation, or sexual identity.