Program Director for the Physician Associate Studies Program
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on290, King Street, Oxford, Oxford County, Maine, 04270, United States
About Miami University
Miami University is a highly respected public institution recognized for outstanding undergraduate education and selective graduate and research programs. With a student body of over 16,000 undergraduates and approximately 2,000 graduate students at its Oxford campus, Miami effectively combines strong academic programs with the personal attention typically found only at smaller institutions. Graduate programs complement and enhance the undergraduate educational experience, creating a unique environment for student-centered, mission-driven leadership.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity for a connected and inspiring 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 that inspires faculty, staff, and students.
The Physician Associate Studies Program is a 27-month, master-level curriculum with provisional accreditation status through the ARC-PA, with a site visit scheduled for early 2027. The inaugural cohort began in May 2023, and the ongoing cohort size is 36 students. The program operates out of a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility opened in 2023, featuring lecture spaces, a standardized examination space, a simulation center, a physical skills lab, a cadaver lab, and Anatomage tables. With strong institutional support and these advanced resources, the program is well-positioned for its next stage of evolution.
Hiring Process
The Search Committee has begun reviewing materials. The position is intended 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 the following:
- Search Consultants: https://talent-profile.dsgco.com/search/v2/23145
- Miami University Direct: https://miamioh.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/miamioh-faculty/job/Cleveland-Clinic-Health-Sciences-and-Wellness-Building/Program-Director-of-the-Physician-Associates-Program_JR104078
The requested application materials include a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae. For more information about the program, please visit: https://miamioh.edu/cas/graduate-programs/physician-associate/
Equal Opportunity & Campus Safety
Miami University is committed to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment. The university encourages all applicants to review the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report, which contains information on campus safety, crime statistics, and programs designed to prevent drug and alcohol abuse, as well as sexual and domestic violence.
While every effort will be made to preserve confidentiality until finalists are selected, the search is subject to the Ohio Public Records Act. A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free.
Work location
Work model: On-site
290, King Street, Oxford, Oxford County, Maine, 04270, United States
Oxford, Maine
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleEnsure the program meets all university requirements and ARC-PA standards
- check_circleManage general operations, budgeting, staffing, and scheduling for the program
- check_circleOversee curriculum development and student support services
- check_circleOversee the accreditation process with university support
- check_circleProvide limited teaching within the Physician Associate Studies Program
- check_circleSupervise faculty and staff to cultivate a high-performing culture
Requirements
- verifiedNCCPA-certified Physician Assistant
- verifiedMaster's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
- verifiedLicensure in Ohio or eligibility to obtain Ohio licensure
- verifiedAt least three years of full-time higher education experience in an accredited PA program
- verifiedExperience in program coordination/management
- verifiedCriminal background check
Nice to Have
A relevant doctoral degree.
