Lincoln Memorial University Looking for Founding Assistant Dean & Program Director, Professor of Physician Assistant Studies Full Time

Founding Assistant Dean & Program Director, Professor of Physician Assistant Studies

Lincoln Memorial University, in partnership with the national search
firm, Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Dean &
Program Director, Professor of Physician Assistant Studies for the Tampa, Florida campus. Lincoln Memorial University seeks an
innovative leader in Physician Assistant (PA) education to serve in this important role.

The Assistant Dean & Program Director,
Professor of Physician Assistant Studies will be responsible for the planning, development, implementation, organization, management,
continuous review and analysis, general effectiveness, and administrative oversight of the Tampa, Florida Physician Assistant Program.

The mission of Lincoln Memorial University’s Physician Assistant Program is to educate future
Physician Assistants to provide quality healthcare with an emphasis in primary care to the medically underserved of Appalachia and
beyond.

Responsibilities:

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty,
  staff, students and to the community at large;
• Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;
• Comply with the university Faculty/Staff Policy Manual;
• Ensure program compliance with Accreditation Review Commission on
  Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) standards;
• Support LMU’s continued compliance with Southern Association of
  Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accreditation standards;
• Fulfill the University’s scholarship
  expectation through research, publication, grant development, and creative achievement;
• Provide committee service;
• Attend
  department, school, and university faculty meetings;
• Supervise the process of seeking, achieving and maintaining program
  accreditation when appropriate;
• Supervise the activity of the medical director;
• Maintain responsibility of articulation
  between the Physician Assistant Program and other departments/programs within School of Medical Sciences;
• Supervise faculty and
  other program personnel;
• Provide leadership in all activities relating to the Physician Assistant Program;
• Plan and submit
  an annual fiscal year operational budget;
• Administer the program budget;
• Establish and monitor current clinical
  affiliation sites and agreements;
• Direct faculty in the process of curriculum development;
• Lead on-going curricular
  revisions and maintain a state-of-the-art program of excellence;
• Supervise the development of course schedules;
• Supervise
  the scheduling of classes, clinical rotations, and the reporting of students’ grades;
• Prepare requests for services and equipment
  required to execute the functions of the program;
• Provide daily management of departmental matters, including faculty and staff
  hiring, evaluation, and development; coordination and assessment of courses and continuous program evaluation and improvement;
• Monitor program enrollments, class sizes, and grade distributions;
• Ensure effective student advising;
• Participate in
  the search process for selecting and approving full-time and adjunct faculty with appropriate credentials to teach in the academic programs,
  and forwarding a recommendation for employment to the Dean of the LMU School of Medical Sciences;
• Coordinate arrangements for
  orientation of new faculty and staff members;
• Lead directors, faculty and staff in the process of completing the annual evaluations
  and conducting an evaluation session with each chair, faculty, and staff members;
• Supervise the development, implementation,
  evaluation and preparation of annual reports of the Outcomes Assessment Plan;
• Supervise the development, implementation, evaluation
  and preparation of annual reports of the Strategic Plan;
• Lead accreditation and self-study processes;
• Teach in area of
  expertise;
• Make informed decisions based on the Physician Assistant Program’s Student Progress Committee (SPC);
• Establish a personal program of scholarly activity and promote faculty scholarship;
• Perform service activities that advance the
  program and the profession, including assistance in the recruitment, orientation, and retention of students;
• Serve as a member of
  the University Academic Council and present program curriculum proposal(s) to the Council for approval;
• Pursue grant development
  and external funding;
• Complete required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the
  operation and advancement of the University;
• Supervise functions and activities of PA admissions;
• Perform other duties as
  assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree;
• Minimum three (3) years of
  experience teaching in a PA Program;
• Graduate of an accredited PA Program;
• Minimum two (2) years of clinical practice as a
  PA;
• Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification;
• Possess registration to
  practice as a PA in the state of Florida, or eligibility;
• Previous teaching/administrative experience in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in a field related to medical science or education;
• Experience in private higher education;
• Evidence of effective teaching and scholarly activity.

About
Lincoln Memorial University:

Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) was founded in 1897, as a living memorial to Abraham
Lincoln. With 125 years of academic excellence and service as our foundation, LMU is a values-based learning community dedicated to
providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee, where
you will find the Lincoln Museum, which houses one of the largest Lincoln collections in the world. The Tampa Campus houses the innovative
Caylor School of Nursing.

Most importantly, LMU is a close-knit community filled with people who care. Students receive personal
attention with an average class size of 14. At LMU, community members build relationships that last, and learn lessons that last a
lifetime.

About the School of Medical Sciences:

As part of its mission of service to Appalachia,
Lincoln Memorial University established the physician assistant program at its main campus in 2009. Building on the PA program’s
success and the University’s mission, the University developed a second physician assistant program at its Knoxville campus in 2018.
Due to the rapid growth of these programs and the physician assistant profession, the LMU School of Medical Sciences was established in
2019. The School now houses three programs: Medical Laboratory Science, Physician Assistant, and Doctor of Medical Science. Each program
offers the highest quality medical education with state-of-the-art facilities and experienced faculty.

About Tampa,
Florida:

Tampa is the heart of Florida’s Gulf Coast. A vibrant city that boasts year-round sunshine and beautiful
beaches, Tampa is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Beyond the stunning natural scenery, Tampa is a melting pot of cultures, offering a
rich tapestry of culinary delights, festivals, and cultural events that celebrate its multicultural heritage. Tampa Bay’s commitment to
growth and development has resulted in a thriving job market and a flourishing arts scene, ensuring that there is always something exciting
happening in the city. Whether you’re exploring its historic neighborhoods, enjoying the world-class museums, or cheering for the local
sports teams, Tampa exudes an exciting orating energy that makes it an incredible place to live and visit. Learn more about all that Tampa
has to offer here: https://www.visittampabay.com/

APPLICATION PROCESS

All correspondence relating to the position of Assistant Dean & Program Director,
Professor of Physician Assistant Studies at Lincoln Memorial University in Tampa, Florida should
be directed in confidence to the University’s executive search consultant:

Erin House, Assistant Vice
President

Scott Healy & Associates

[email protected]

A complete application should include the following:

1. Cover Letter
   outlining your interest and qualifications for the position;
2. Updated CV;
3. Three (3) professional references with contact
   information, title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written
   permission from the candidate.)

Applications received by October 20, 2023 will receive priority
consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity,
religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender,
gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.