Job description
About the Community:
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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 accreditation
- Reviewing and modifying the existing curriculum as appropriate to meet the accreditation standards
- Collaborating with the medical director to identify and develop agreements with clinical education sites
- Developing the program handbook
Ongoing responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining compliance with ARC-PA accreditation standards centered on the self-study report process
- Providing student academic advising and evaluation
- Participating in program/university assessment
- Completing professional development activities and service to the University and community
- Overseeing the recruitment and hiring of qualified full and part-time faculty to support the program
- Leading the program’s faculty and staff in the ongoing review of the curriculum, program goals and outcomes, and program self-study and evaluation
- Overseeing the development and application of admissions policies and processes relating to the program
- Representing the Physician Associate program at internal university meetings as assigned
- Teaching courses in the program; supervising the program’s medical director and faculty and staff in activities that relate to the Physician Associate program
- Facilitating professional development opportunities for faculty and staff
- Managing the department/program budget; maintain clinical expertise as required per licensing
- Participating in scholarly activity
- Performing 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 program
- Experience with and knowledge of ARC-PA accreditation standards
- Current NCCPA certification
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as a physician assistant in the state of California
- Minimum of 3 years of full-time higher education; teaching experience in physician assistant/associate education strongly preferred.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Earned doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline (an earned doctorate is required for tenure-track positions)
- Administrative experience in a Physician Assistant/Associate Program
- Experience with students from diverse backgrounds
Additional Information:
Work Location: Doheny Campus (Downtown Los Angeles)
Start Date: Immediately
Applications Deadline: Open until filled
How to apply
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 President
Scott Healy & Associates
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.
Mount St. Mary’s College is an equal opportunity employer. The College is thoroughly committed both to providing equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees, and to providing a work environment that is free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. The College will not assist applicants with any visa matter.
