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Title: Medical Director for Physician Assistant Studies Charlotte, NC

Position Type: Staff Part-Time

Days Per Week:

Hours Per Week: 4-6

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: School of Health Sciences

Position Summary

Elon University, a national university renowned as a model for engaged learning, seeks a part-time Medical Director to support the Chair/Program Director in the development and advancement of a new Physician Assistant Studies program based in Charlotte, NC. The program’s initial provisional accreditation process has started with the Accreditation Review Commission for the Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) and targets a January 2027 program start date. The curriculum is planned for 24 months with 12-month didactic and 12-month clinical phases. This PA program will be housed within Elon University’s School of Health Sciences (SHS), which currently includes an existing Department of Physician Assistant Studies program established in 2012 based in Elon, NC, as well as a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program established in 1998, and Department of Nursing program established in 2021. The new PA program based in Charlotte is seeking accreditation independent of the existing PA program based in Elon. Offered compensation will be commensurate with qualifications.

Benefits of Working at Elon

Benefits of Working at Elon: Part-time Position

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Current unrestricted allopathic or osteopathic license
• Certification by an ABMS- or AOA-approved specialty board
• Knowledge of current PA practice standards and the PA role
• Academic preparation and/or experience in graduate level clinical education
• Clinical medical experience and understanding of the medical environment (minimum of 5 years preferred).
• Effective communication skills
• Able to effectively work independently as well as in a team environment