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Job Description: Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles, in partnership with the national search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Director/Assistant Professor, Physician Associate Program for the Doheny Campus in Downtown Los Angeles. Mount Saint Mary's University seeks a passionate, experienced educator for this full-time, twelve-month, faculty position as the inaugural Program Director for the Physician Associate program. This is an exciting, once-in-a-career opportunity to build a physician associate program from the ground up! MSMU is in the process of applying for accreditation with ARC-PA and the founding Director will lead this effort, building upon MSMU's existing programs and historic leadership in the Health Sciences. The position is a non-tenure track position during program development but will be converted to a tenure-track line upon commencement of the program.Responsibilities:Initial responsibilities will include: Completion of self-study documents to ensure a successful provisional accreditationReviewing and modifying the existing curriculum as appropriate to meet the accreditation standardsCollaborating with the medical director to identify and develop agreements with clinical education sitesDeveloping the program handbookOngoing responsibilities will include:Maintaining compliance with ARC-PA accreditation standards centered on the self-study report processProviding student academic advising and evaluationParticipating in program/university assessmentCompleting professional development activities and service to the University and communityOverseeing the recruitment and hiring of qualified full and part-time faculty to support the programLeading the program's faculty and staff in the ongoing review of the curriculum, program goals and outcomes, and program self-study and evaluationOverseeing the development and application of admissions policies and processes relating to the programRepresenting the Physician Associate program at internal university meetings as assignedTeaching courses in the program; supervising the program's medical director and faculty and staff in activities that relate to the Physician Associate programFacilitating professional development opportunities for faculty and staffManaging the department/program budget; maintain clinical expertise as required per licensingParticipating in scholarly activityPerforming other program duties as assigned?Position Annual Hiring Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000. Hiring salary can be above the posted pay range if candidate's qualifications are exceptional.Requirements: Required Qualifications:Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited programExperience with and knowledge of ARC-PA accreditation standardsCurrent NCCPA certificationMinimum 3 years of clinical experienceLicensed or eligible for licensure as a physician assistant in the state of CaliforniaMinimum of 3 years of full-time higher education; teaching experience in physician assistant/associate education strongly preferred.Ability to work effectively as a team memberExcellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skillsPreferred Qualifications:Earned doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline (an earned doctorate is required for tenure-track positions)Administrative experience in a Physician Assistant/Associate ProgramExperience with students from diverse backgroundsAdditional Information: Work Location: Doheny Campus (Downtown Los Angeles) Start Date: Immediately Applications Deadline: Open until filledApplication Instructions: Application and Nomination Process:All correspondence relating to the position of Director/Assistant Professor, Physician Associate Program at Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles, should be directed in confidence to the University's executive search consultant:Erin House, Assistant Vice PresidentScott Healy & Associateserin@A complete application should include the following:Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position;Updated CV;Three (3) letters of professional recommendation (sent directly by reference)Applications received by January 9, 2026 will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.MSMULA is an EEO/AA employer. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America. The University will not assist applicants with any visa matters. Minorities, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.A background check will be required. Employees may disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status with MSMU's Human Resources on a voluntary basis. Some MSMU clinical healthcare partners may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to work at their facilities. If required, your academic division will inform you.