Job Details:
Kettering College| Kettering| Full Time| Days
Responsibilities & Requirements:
The chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies is a senior core faculty member who contributes to the design, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of an ARC‑PA–accredited PA program. The chair demonstrates sustained excellence in PA education, scholarship, clinical practice, and service, and serves as a mentor to students and faculty. This position includes significant responsibility for curriculum development, student evaluation, faculty collaboration, and program assessment, in alignment with ARC‑PA standards for program personnel, curriculum, and outcomes assessment.
The chair must also meet with the committees to which they are assigned in the governance structure of the college. Above all, the functioning of the department must advance institutional mission and goals in collaboration with all other college departments and programs. Performs other duties as assigned.
Reports to: KC Dean of Academic Affairs
Job Requirements:
Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution as a Physician Assistant (MPAS, MSPA, or equivalent) or- Master’s or doctoral degree in a related healthcare discipline that contributes directly to PA education.
- Academic preparation must be sufficient to support teaching assignments and align with ARC‑PA expectations for faculty competence and program mission.
- Minimum of three (3) years of clinical practice as a Physician Assistant.
- At least four (4) years of teaching experience at the postsecondary level, preferably within a PA program or health professions education.
- Demonstrated experience in curriculum design, student assessment, or clinical education.
- Evidence of an established pattern of scholarship consistent with Boyer’s Model (teaching, application, integration, or discovery).
- Faculty scholarship and professional activity must support the program mission and student learning outcomes.
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List requirements set by the regulatory or governing body of this job’s discipline
- Current, valid, unencumbered Physician Assistant licensure in Ohio (or eligibility for Ohio licensure).
- Current NCCPA certification is required.
- Ongoing maintenance of clinical knowledge and professional practice sufficient to support teaching and student supervision, as applicable.
- ARC‑PA requires faculty to demonstrate qualifications and currency appropriate to assigned roles.
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Include whether this job requires Resuscitation certification:
- BLS (preferred)
- ACLS (preferred)
Skills:
Teaching and Curriculum
- Design, deliver, and evaluate didactic and/or clinical coursework that supports PA program competencies and student learning outcomes.
- Ensure course content reflects contemporary PA practice, evidence-based medicine, interprofessional collaboration, and emerging healthcare models (including telehealth where applicable).
- Participate in curriculum mapping, review, and revision to ensure compliance with ARC‑PA curriculum standards. [arc-pa.org]
- Use student performance data to inform teaching practices and curricular improvement.
Assessment and Program Evaluation
- Actively participate in program self-assessment, including data collection, analysis, and documentation of continuous improvement.
- Monitors and evaluates program outcomes, including PANCE performance, graduation rates, and attrition, to ensure achievement of program goals.
- Contribute to assessment of student performance, remediation planning, and progression decisions.
- Maintain accurate academic records and participate in accreditation reporting and self-study processes.
- ARC‑PA requires faculty participation in outcomes assessment and program evaluation. [arc-pa.org]
Student Support and Advising
- Provide academic and professional advising to PA students.
- Support student professional development, ethical practice, and readiness for clinical education and entry into practice.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment consistent with institutional and professional values.
Scholarship
- Maintain an active, ongoing record of scholarly activity appropriate to PA education and clinical practice.
- Integrate scholarship into teaching and service.
- Mentor junior faculty and students in scholarly activities where appropriate.
Service and Leadership
- Serve on program, college, and institutional committees.
- Provides overall leadership, organization, administration, and continuous review of the PA program to ensure compliance with all ARC-PA accreditation standards.
- Responsible for timely submission of ARC-PA required reports, maintenance of the ARC-PA Program Management Portal, and notification of substantive program changes.
- Ensures sufficient qualified faculty are recruited, retained, and supported to meet programmatic needs in accordance with ARC-PA Standards E1.04 and E1.05.
- Ensures allocation of sufficient administrative time and resources to fulfill leadership and accreditation responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience in academic leadership and program administration within a PA program or comparable health professions program is required
- Provides oversight of supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs), including site development, evaluation, and preceptor engagement.
- Engage in professional service at the local, state, or national level related to PA education or healthcare.
- Membership in appropriate professional organizations is considered a necessary element of this position.
- Participation in community organizations enhancing the effectiveness of the College is encouraged.
Job Responsibilities:
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Ensures the PAS department (‘department’) aligns with the overall mission of Kettering College (‘the college’) and the needs of the programs it serves.
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Encourages the spiritual growth of the faculty, staff, and students within the department.
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Sets tone and expectations of all members for creating a successful team of faculty who work to achieve department goals.
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Uses teachable moments to assist team members toward team cohesiveness and facilitation of department goals.
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Facilitates openness to change and continuous improvement for the department.
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Identifies opportunities and barriers to change; works with faculty and staff to foster continuous improvement.
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Manages individual faculty members to achieve optimal results in their areas of responsibilities.
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Supervises specific faculties within the department to ensure they are working effectively together to
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achieve their specific goals and responsibilities.
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Leads the department’s development and use of outcomes assessments.
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Facilitates positive external relationships with important stakeholders of the college.
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Advocates for faculty development opportunities.
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Collaborates with their supervising dean on all hiring and contract issues.
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Responsible for hiring and supervising of the department’s regularly contracted and adjunct faculty and guest lecturers.
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Develops and manages workload allocations of faculty in the department, in collaboration with the dean and faculty.
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Participates as a member of the following committees: Dean’s Council, Student Success, and/or others as assigned by the dean.
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Participates in and contributes to other programs’ and college’s assessment and accreditation efforts.
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Ensures the department supports the institutional goals and outcomes of Kettering Health.
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Participates as a member of the leadership structure within Kettering Health.
Interpersonal Skills
- Service Orientation
- Collaboration and Partnerships
- Communication
- Trustworthiness
Leadership Skills
- Aligning Performance for Success
- Building a Successful Team
- Mentoring
- Delegating Responsibility
- Facilitating Change
- Inspiring Others
Management Skills
- Information Monitoring
- Operational Decision Making
- Planning and Organizing
Personal Attributes
- Continuous Learning
- Innovation
- Personal Growth
Learning Facilitation
- Curriculum Development and Coordination
- Facilitation of Learning
- Program Representative
Preferred Qualifications:
Overview:
Kettering College is a faith-based institution of higher education located in Kettering, Ohio, owned by Kettering Health – Main Campus and chartered by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Since its founding in 1967, the College has grown into a leader in health sciences education, offering undergraduate and graduate programs through the doctoral level. Rooted in an Adventist commitment to whole-person care, Kettering College prepares students to serve with competence, compassion, and integrity. Its mission comes to life each day through innovative teaching, hands-on clinical partnerships, and a focus on developing healthcare professionals who view service as a life calling and health as harmony of body, mind, and spirit.
