July 17, 2026Ref: PA 26910

Physician Assistant Advanced Practice - Illinois

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Advanced Practice
  • Physician Assistant
  • Academic Position
  • 140000 - 200000

Position Highlights:

Program Director-Master of Science Physician Assistant Program 

Chicago, IL 

 

Position Highlights: 

  • Full-time 12-month faculty appointment
  • Lead the development of a brand new Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies program with a leading nonprofit university
  • Join an entrepreneurial academic environment where your ideas, leadership, and vision shape future PA's 
  • Serve as the founding Program Director, provide strategic direction for curriculum development, recruitment, accreditation

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Base salary ranging from $140,000-$200,000 commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, life insurance
  • Professional Development support

Qualifications: 

  • Graduate of an ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Current or emeritus NCCPA certification 
  • Eligible for IL licensure as a Physician Assistant
  • Curriculum design, program development experience
  • ARC-PA accreditation expertise
  • 3 years of higher education experience within an accredited PA program
  • Progressive leadership experience such as Associate Program Director, Clinical Director, or Academic Coordinator

About the Community 

  • Chicago is consistently recognized as one of America's premier metropolitan areas
  • Enjoy the resources of the nation's third-largest city with access to internationally recognized healthcare systems, universities, research institutions, and a diverse patient population 
  • Chicago offers world-class dining, professional sports, museums, theater, lakefront recreation, and countless cultural attractions
  • Served by O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport with direct flights throughout the United States and internationally
  • A culturally diverse city offering exceptional arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation, culinary experiences, and year-round community events

 

Job Reference #: PA 26910

About the Community

Program Director-Master of Science Physician Assistant Program 

Chicago, IL 

 

Position Highlights: 

  • Full-time 12-month faculty appointment
  • Lead the development of a brand new Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies program with a leading nonprofit university
  • Join an entrepreneurial academic environment where your ideas, leadership, and vision shape future PA's 
  • Serve as the founding Program Director, provide strategic direction for curriculum development, recruitment, accreditation

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Base salary ranging from $140,000-$200,000 commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, life insurance
  • Professional Development support

Qualifications: 

  • Graduate of an ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Current or emeritus NCCPA certification 
  • Eligible for IL licensure as a Physician Assistant
  • Curriculum design, program development experience
  • ARC-PA accreditation expertise
  • 3 years of higher education experience within an accredited PA program
  • Progressive leadership experience such as Associate Program Director, Clinical Director, or Academic Coordinator

About the Community 

  • Chicago is consistently recognized as one of America's premier metropolitan areas
  • Enjoy the resources of the nation's third-largest city with access to internationally recognized healthcare systems, universities, research institutions, and a diverse patient population 
  • Chicago offers world-class dining, professional sports, museums, theater, lakefront recreation, and countless cultural attractions
  • Served by O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport with direct flights throughout the United States and internationally
  • A culturally diverse city offering exceptional arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation, culinary experiences, and year-round community events

 

Job Reference #: PA 26910

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