XP9953 Medical Co-Director, Physician Assistant Studies, Muskogee

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Co-Medical Director of the Northeastern State University
Physician Assistant Studies Program advocates for the PA program through active participation
in the program and support of the development and review of the program curriculum and
competencies to meet current practice standards as they relate to the PA role.

EXTENT OF AUTHORITY/RESPONSIBILITY:

The Co-Medical Director has general
responsibilities, as assigned and delegated by the Program Director, with the concurrence of the
Dean of the Gregg Wadley College of Science and Health Professions. The Medical Director
contributes to the successful operation of the educational program through curriculum
development and review, administration, teaching, admissions, service, and collaboration with
the program director, faculty, and PA students. The Co-Medical Director is a staff position and is
not eligible for tenure.

BACKGROUND/SKILLS NECESSARY FOR POSITION:

Currently or previously licensed PA or osteopathic or allopathic physician with clinical
practice experience.
Currently or previously board-certified.
An established record of progressive professional, academic, and administrative
achievement.
Possesses knowledge and vision about the future of the PA profession with a strong
commitment to achieving the mission of the Program, College, and Northeastern State
University.
Experience developing and administering clinical education programs in medicine or
allied health preferred.
Prior experience as a medical educator preferred.
Strong ability to organize, plan, and multi-task.
Effective communication skills.
Demonstrated record of initiative.
Team-building skills.
Strong work ethic.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP:

The position reports directly to the Program Director for
the PA Program. The position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaches didactic and clinical curriculum assigned by the Program Director, Director of
Didactic Education, and Director of Clinical Education to PA students within the scope of
their medical/surgical discipline and expertise.
Attends Faculty Executive Committee meetings and participates in program meetings,
including accreditation reviews, retreats and faculty development events.
Attends Curriculum Committee meetings at the end of each semester, ad-hoc meetings as
needed.
Serves as the chair of the Student Progress Committee meetings at the end of each
semester and ad-hoc meetings as needed.
Contributes to the development and regular review of the program’s didactic and clinical
curriculum and competencies in conjunction with the program leadership, ensuring they
meet current PA practice standards.
Participates in the admissions cycle yearly by reviewing applications, interviewing
applicants and contributing to admissions decision-making.
Acts as a program liaison to assist in negotiating, establishing and maintaining clinical
preceptorships on behalf of the program.
Celebrates student success by attending White Coat Ceremony, Graduation, New Student
Orientation and selected other program and college promotional events.

Materials Required

Letter of Interest
CV or Resume
Copy of Transcripts

Annual salary $21,876.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.
Anticipated hire date: 01/05/2026
Applications will be accepted until: 10/24/2025
NOTE: Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted.

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Notice to applicants

It is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.