Summit Search Solutions- Physician Assistant Program Director - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (Greensboro, NC)

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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University seeks a Physician Assistant Program Director
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Location: Greensboro, North Carolina

The Position:
North Carolina A&T State University(N.C. A&T) seeks a visionary, dynamic, and passionate leader to serve as Program Director to lead the continued development and success of a high-quality Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PA) program. This is an exciting opportunity to bring a newly developed Physician Assistant program to life and shape every aspect of its future. The Program Director will build the team, design engaging didactic and clinical curriculum, develop strong clinical partnerships, guide the program through the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accreditation, and create a collaborative learning environment where faculty, staff, and students can thrive. Part of theJohn R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences(HCHHS), theDepartment of Physician Assistant Studiesis answering the call to lead in an area of intensive need and growth. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects approximately 12,000 PA job openings annually over the coming decade.

The position of Program Director is a 12-month tenure-track faculty position (open rank commensurate with experience) with significant administrative responsibilities. The Director of the PA Program is responsible for the organization, administration, fiscal management, continuous review and analysis, planning and ongoing implementation of the Physician Assistant Program. This includes consistent review of the curriculum, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards established by ARC-PA, oversight of the development of clinical sites, supervision of faculty and program staff, coordinating program assessment, and maintaining accreditation. The Director will also work closely with N.C. A&T’s admissions, marketing and communications offices to recruit students to the program. The position reports directly to the Dean of Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences.

To Apply:
A confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. For full consideration, individuals are encouraged to apply by October 4, 2026. Please submit a PDF version of your CV and cover letter explaining your interest in and suitability for this position. Refer to our blog on strengthening application materials and letters of interest here. 

For information, recommendations or nominations:
Andrea Martinez, M.Ed.
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
(919) 357-8766

amartinez@summitsearchsolutions.com

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North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
 

Institution: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
This is a full time position