Director And Associate/Full Professor Of The Physician Associate Program

Viterbo University is seeking applications for the Director and Associate/Full Professor of the Physician Associate Program in the College of Nursing and Health (CNH). This is a 12-month, tenure track administrative rank faculty position. The director will be actively involved in the development of the physician associate graduate major including strategic leadership, administrative management, curriculum design, faculty recruitment and development, teaching, scholarship, while acting as the accreditation liaison and institutional representative overseeing compliance with the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant. The director will cultivate partnerships with physician associates and various healthcare organizations for clinical placements locally and nationally. The director reports to the Dean of the College of Nursing and Health.

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Physician Assistant/Associate Degree from a program accredited by ARC-PA, (Master's required; Doctorate preferred), hold and maintain current or emeritus credential from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), and hold a minimum of three years of full-time higher education experience at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualification:

• Demonstrated leadership in academic administration including curriculum planning, faculty oversight and program evaluation.
• Knowledge of PA education, accreditation requirements including PA self-studies, accreditation reports, and site visit planning.
• Experience with program budgeting and resource allocation. In addition will hold a record of scholarship, teaching excellence, and professional service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

General

• Demonstrates a commitment to the mission, philosophy, values, and goals of Viterbo University and the CNH
• Implement the policies of the University and the CNH
• Participates in program assessment evaluation processes
• Participates in student advising activities as assigned
• Demonstrate collaborative relationships with internal and external communities of interest
• Assists with the recruitment, applicant selection and retention of qualified students
• Provide visionary leadership and effective administration of the PA program in alignment with institutional mission and accreditation requirements
• Establish strategic goals and lead continuous quality improvement activities across all areas of the program
• Manage program operations, including scheduling, faculty assignments, committee processes, and governance
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with college leadership
• Oversee program fiscal management, resource planning, and budget development
• Lead the design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of a coherent, compliant curriculum that meets ARC-PA standards and prepares students for PANCE success
• Ensure curriculum alignment with program competencies, professional standards, and learning outcomes
• Collaborate with faculty and committees on curriculum changes, assessment strategies, and instructional effectiveness
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate program faculty and staff, including principal and instructional faculty
• Monitor student progress, retention, and outcomes; implement strategies to support student achievement

Teaching

• Facilitates effective teaching/learning activities in the didactic, simulation, and/or clinical settings
• Prepares and updates content and syllabi for assigned courses according to CNH curricular plans and program student learning outcomes
• Demonstrates expertise in developing, conducting, and evaluating essential learning experiences within the didactic, simulation, and/or clinical settings
• Conducts course assessment activities to evaluate effectiveness and enhance student learning

Service

• Shares talents as a resource person/mentor to colleagues and/or students
• Participate in professional, CNH, and university activities
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement/accreditation activities
• Participate in local, state, and national professional organizations

Scholarly work

• Participate in professional/scholarly activities to maintain certification and practice, as applicable
• Engages in life-long learning
• Carries out other responsibilities as delegated or assigned

Additional Requirements/Qualifications:

• Microsoft Office proficiency preferred
• Excellent written and/or oral communication skills required
• Excellent management/supervisory skills required
• Willingness and ability to participate actively in a plan of professional development to enhance and maintain currency in relevant skills and knowledge.

To apply: Please complete online employment application and include a letter of application indicating interest and qualifications, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts (initial submissions may be unofficial copies), and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately with a priority deadline of April 1, 2026.

About the University: Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution. Viterbo is located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the US. The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful bluffs and coulees, three major rivers including the Mississippi River, world-class health care and education systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois.