Associate Program Director

The Physician Assistant Program at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is seeking qualified candidates and candidate nominations for the role of Associate Program Director.

The Associate Program Director will provide administrative leadership, curriculum planning, and consistent curricular decision making for the Physician Assistant Program. This individual will participate with the program director in ongoing evaluation and accreditation activities of the program. The Associate Program Director will have the lead role in mentoring PA faculty.

The mission of the Physician Assistant Program of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is to provide high-quality didactic and clinical education and training to our students while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and empowering learning environment. We are committed to developing compassionate, respectful, and culturally humble physician assistants who will deliver high-quality, patient-centered, evidence-based, accessible health care within their communities.

Candidate Qualifications

• MS in Physician Assistant Studies with current NCCPA Certification or MD/DO graduate of an accredited medical school with ABMS or AOA specialty board certification.
• A minimum of 3 years of clinical and teaching experience in a university-based PA program
• PA Program education leadership experience
• Experience in program assessment.
• Inter-professional education curriculum development and implementation experience preferred.

In addition to a competitive salary, and comprehensive suite of benefits - including a generous 403b retirement match, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, tuition remission, CME, and more - the position offers a uniquely supportive practice environment strengthened by Temple's mission-driven culture to provide and promote world class equitable patient care, research, and medical education. The program also provides mentorship opportunities for new faculty. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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Procedure for Candidacy

Interested candidates should submit a current curriculum vita or resume and cover letter online: https://bit.ly/3JvuKFT

Please address all applications to: Christine Mount, Program Director, C/O Jessica Vega, Senior Recruiter, Physician/Faculty Recruitment, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, 3420 N. Broad Street, MRB 101, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, Email: Jessica.Vega@tuhs.temple.edu

We are especially interested in qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups. For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for students, faculty and staff working in healthcare settings at Temple University, unless granted a religious or medical exemption (see www.temple.edu/coronavirus).

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.