The Assistant Director of Didactic Education is a principal faculty member of the Rowan-Virtua SOM Physician Assistant Program who supports the Program in the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the didactic curriculum. The position contributes substantially to teaching, course direction, student advising, assessment, and academic operations while providing additional faculty capacity and continuity within the Academic Affairs portfolio.

The Assistant Director works collaboratively with the Associate Program Director for Academic Affairs, Program Director, program faculty, staff, and institutional partners to support effective delivery of the didactic curriculum and achievement of program goals. The position also provides cross-training and operational redundancy within Academic Affairs and may assume delegated responsibilities within the portfolio as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Must hold at least a Master's degree as a Physician Assistant or in a related healthcare discipline.

•  Must be NCCPA certified and have or be eligible for current licensure in New Jersey, if applicable.

•  Minimum of two years' clinical experience as a Physician Assistant preferred.

•  Prior teaching or academic experience preferred.

•  Demonstrated ability to teach and evaluate graduate-level health professions students.

•  Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

•  Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and institutional partners.

•  Familiarity with academic technology and learning-management systems preferred.

•  Familiarity with ARC-PA Standards and physician assistant education preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assistant Director of Didactic Education Responsibilities:

•  Support the Associate Program Director for Academic Affairs in the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the didactic curriculum.

•  Assist with development and maintenance of the didactic academic schedule, course schedules, examination schedules, faculty teaching assignments, and instructional coverage.

•  Assist with semester and course readiness, including coordination of course materials, learning-management-system content, instructional resources, and other academic requirements.

•  Serve as course director and instructor for assigned PA Program courses and provide instructional support across the didactic curriculum as needed.

•  Assist with the development, review, and revision of course content, learning objectives, instructional activities, assessments, and curricular materials.

•  Assist with course evaluations, post-course analyses, curricular review, and implementation of approved curricular improvements.

•  Support coordination and appropriate use of academic and instructional technology within the didactic curriculum.

•  Assist with development and maintenance of faculty resources, templates, instructional guidance, and academic procedures.

•  Support onboarding and orientation of faculty and adjunct instructors participating in the didactic curriculum.

•  Collaborate with faculty to identify instructional needs, scheduling concerns, curricular gaps, and opportunities for improved curricular integration.

•  Provide coverage and continuity for delegated Academic Affairs functions during faculty absences, vacancies, transitions, or periods of increased operational need.

•  Cross-train in essential Academic Affairs processes and responsibilities to support redundancy, continuity, and succession planning within the PA Program.

•  Perform additional Academic Affairs responsibilities as delegated by the Associate Program Director for Academic Affairs or Program Director.

General PA Faculty Responsibilities:

•  Coordinate, instruct, teach, and evaluate students throughout the PA Program curriculum as assigned by the Program Director.

•  Participate in the development and design of the Physician Assistant Program.

•  Course-direct, develop, implement, and analyze graduate-level physician assistant courses in the PA Program.

•  Evaluate student performance as needed throughout the PA curriculum.

•  Provide academic counseling of graduate PA students as assigned by the Program Director.

•  Maintain accurate records of student performance, advising sessions, and other related data for compliance with accreditation requirements.

•  Assist with and provide remedial instruction throughout the curriculum as assigned by the Program Director.

•  Assist with comprehensive data collection, self-assessment, evaluation, analysis, and implementation of action plans necessary for ongoing evaluation of the PA Program.

•  Participate in professional development directly related to PA education.

•  Assist with development, review, and revision of PA Program mission, goals, and competencies.

•  Provide capstone project advising as assigned by the Program Director.

•  Participate in recruitment, screening, interviewing, and selection of PA student applicants.

•  Participate in program, School, and University-related search committees.

•  Participate in regular faculty meetings, retreats, program, School, and University committees, and professional organizations.

•  Attend local, state, and national conferences/designated programs pertinent to PA education/practice to enhance teaching, management, and/or clinical abilities.

•  Engage in scholarly activities, community service, and program-related grant or research projects.

•  Serve on School and University committees and task forces.

•  Maintain membership in national, state, and local professional organizations.

•  Participate in community service activities and University outreach.

•  Assist the Program Director in coordination and production of information related to program accreditation to ensure ARC-PA Standards are met and maintained.

•  Perform administrative and other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director.

Salary:

In compliance with the State of New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is $120,000 to $130,000.  Placement into the range is determined by the candidate’s qualifications, professional experience and other factors. 

Benefits:

For eligible employees, benefits include comprehensive NJ state health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents attending Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).  

For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/ 

NOTE: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US.  The university will not sponsor an applicant's work visa for this position.

NOTE:  This faculty appointment is Tenure Eligible and may be granted upon successful completion of criteria listed in the Rowan-Virtua SOM Faculty Bylaws. 

NOTE: Faculty Rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor is pending review and recommendation made by the Faculty Affairs Committee

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications must contain a letter of interest that includes a clear description of experience and qualifications, current curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references. All applications must be submitted through our online applicant tracking system.