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PRINCIPAL FACULTY MEMBER, ELON PA

Elon University, renowned as a model for engaged learning, in partnership with the national search firm, Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for five Principal Faculty positions for its Physician Assistant Program located in Elon, NC due to the program expanding its cohort size, with the new class that matriculated in January 2026.  These faculty members will help to develop and implement curricular aspects of a fully accredited program in Physician Assistant (PA) Studies.

The anticipated start date for the position is Summer 2026.

The program received Accreditation-Continued from the Accreditation Review Commission for the Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) in 2016 and has been approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to grant the MSPAS degree. This PA program is housed in Elon, NC within Elon University’s School of Health Sciences (SHS). The SHS currently includes this Department of Physician Assistant Studies program established in 2012, as well as a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program established in 1998, and Department of Nursing program established in 2021.

Principal program faculty report directly to the Chair/Program Director. This position is tenure-track eligible. The compensation offered will be commensurate with qualifications and include an excellent benefits package and generous retirement plan.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching.
• Direct academic courses:

• • Coordinate the sequencing and delivery of content within assigned courses in the didactic and clinical year.
  • Coordinate student evaluation within assigned courses.
  • Serve as lecturer, lab instructor, small group facilitator and evaluator in didactic and clinical phase courses.
  • With the support of the program, proactively address the evolving needs of the program and its students.

• Participate in other departmental responsibilities:

• • Proctoring exams, grading OSCEs, facilitating case-based simulation activities, etc.
  • Serve as Master’s Project advisor.
  • Advise and provide academic counseling for students in academic and clinical phases, including conducting clinical site visits.
  • Engage in admissions activities, including, but not limited to reviewing candidate applications, interviewing candidates, and selecting the cohort.

• Assist with program self-assessment and improvement, including the ongoing evolution of the program and continuance of accreditation by ARC-PA.
• Serve on departmental, School of Health Science, and University committees as elected or appointed.
• Maintain a record of ongoing scholarly activity and faculty development.
• Timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in PA studies or other applicable healthcare discipline
• Current certification by the NCCPA or appropriate certifying board
• Eligibility for North Carolina state licensure as appropriate
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with educational and office technology (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience required; teaching experience strongly preferred

This is a full time 12-month faculty rank position. Faculty have the option to engage in clinical work or scholarship one day a week.

Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants. To learn more about Elon, please visit the University web site at www.elon.edu. The Department of Physician Assistant Studies website can be found at  https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/health-sciences/physician-assistant/.

Application and Nomination Process:

All correspondence relating to an inaugural principal faculty position at Elon University-Charlotte should be directed in confidence to the University’s Executive Search Consultant:

 Lea Johnson, EdD, RN, Assistant Vice President

Scott Healy & Associates

lea@scotthealy.com

518-338-4003

A complete application should include the following:

1. Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position,
2. Updated CV,
3. List of 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 February 6, 2026 will receive priority consideration. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be rolling until filled. We strongly encourage candidates with experience engaging diverse populations and fostering an inclusive environment to highlight these contributions in their cover letter. The anticipated start date is August 2025.

 Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.