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Program Director
FSPCS, Rose Hill, Lincoln Center, Westchester
Fordham University
Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.
• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents
• A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan .
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
• As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.
• University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) . EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.
Hybrid Policy:
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https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Allied Health Professions, the Program Director is responsible for leadership and the overall management of the M.S. in Physician Associate (PA) Studies program. This inaugural Program Director position will have the opportunity to be the “architect” of the PA program curriculum, faculty, and supporting program facilities. In addition to being responsible for stewarding the program through the ARC-PA accreditation process, the Program Director is expected to build a sustainable program grounded in evidence-based medicine and best practices for clinical care with the goal of supporting the healthcare needs of the Bronx and Westchester County. They will be responsible for ensuring an educational experience for the MSPAS students of the highest caliber, cost and time-efficient delivery of the program offerings, and compliance with accreditation standards and institutional policies and procedures. The position requires that the individual is qualified to teach, act as a subject matter expert (SME) for the university, and engage in active clinical scholarship and practice. This position requires the applicant to be prepared to begin at the start of the academic year 2024-2025.
Essential Functions
• Provides strategic and operational leadership to the program to assure quality and efficiency.
• Supervises the creation, implementation, and assessment of the curriculum according to best practices, institutional, and accreditation requirements.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation ARC-PA Standards and that the PA program meets its accreditation benchmarks on the designated timeline.
• Oversees the hiring of inaugural principal and associated faculty and staff, evaluates their performance, and supports their ongoing professional growth and development.
• Plans and manages program budget and fiscal resources, as well as faculty and staff workload
• Contributes to advancing Fordham’s Jesuit mission and strategic plan.
Essential Functions Note
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities
Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing performance and administering corrective action. Has significant input in compensation decisions.
Additional Functions
• Engages in PA clinical practice for an FTE of 10-20% to keep their clinical skills up to date.
• May deliver classroom and/or laboratory instruction.
• Serves on the School Council and University committees as requested. Represents the MSPA program in academic governance.
• Actively pursues continuing education activities as required for maintaining professional qualifications
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
• Must be a Physician Associate in the state of New York (or willing to obtain a NY license) and hold current NCCPA certification status.
• Master’s Degree required
• Minimum of five years of full-time higher education experience at the time of appointment.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
• A strong track record of scholarship and/or professional service.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Preferred Qualifications
• Ph.D. in Health Science or a related field
Minimum Starting Salary: $105,000
Maximum Starting Salary: $120,000
Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
START DATE: ASAP
APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/8044
ABOUT FORDHAM
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
