Program Director of the Physician Assistant Studies Program
Franklin College
Franklin, Indiana 46131
Job Description
Program Director of the Physician Assistant Studies Program
Franklin College, located in the charming city of Franklin, Indiana, and close to downtown Indianapolis, is seeking an innovative and strategic leader with a demonstrated record of academic leadership to serve as its next Program Director of the Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program. This position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader in Physician Assistant studies who is interested in joining a close, tight-knit community and contributing to a program that makes a tangible impact on the local and regional healthcare landscape.
Founded in 1834, Franklin College is a residential liberal arts and sciences college in the Indianapolis metropolitan area, 20 miles from downtown. The College has been ranked the #1 national liberal arts college in Indiana (Washington Monthly, 2015) and has also been named a best nationwide college for your money (Money, 2015).
The Physician Assistant Studies Program, which achieved full accreditation in 2023, enrolls 24 students each year in a dedicated teaching space, challenging students with a 25-month curriculum. Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Program Director is responsible for developing short and long-term plans for the program, meeting accreditation requirements, and elevating the program's reputation throughout the region. The Program Director has overall responsibility for providing leadership, management, and supervision for faculty and staff within the program.
More information, including an institutional profile with a full list of responsibilities and qualifications, is available at this link: www.academicsearch.org/FranklinPDPA.
How to Apply
Applications should consist of a thoughtful letter of interest addressing the key responsibilities and qualifications outlined in this profile, a current resume showing relevant administrative responsibilities and accomplishments, and an annotated list of five professional references with contact information and a brief description explaining the working relationship of each to the applicant. References will not be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate.
Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted electronically and in confidence to: FranklinPDPA@academicsearch.org. The position is open until filled, and the review of applications will begin immediately.
Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting Dr. Eric Richtmyer, Senior Consultant, at eric.richtmyer@academicsearch.org. More information about Franklin College is available at https://franklincollege.edu/.
Franklin College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals' abilities and qualifications. Consistent with these principles and applicable laws, it is therefore the College's policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status as consistent with the Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct. No person, on the basis of protected status, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any College program or activity, including with respect to employment terms and conditions. Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied.
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Date Posted: September 19, 2025