Medical Director

Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 4,700 students from 50 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world. Bethel University’s Christ-centered mission includes a commitment to equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity. Bethel does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, or age in its admissions, educational programs, or employment practices. **About the role** As the Medical Director for the Bethel University Physician Assistant Program, you will report directly to the Program Director and serve as an essential department staff member with adjunct faculty privileges. Your primary focus will be providing active advocacy, leadership, and support for the program. This includes leading the development, strategic changes, and comprehensive review of the program curriculum and student competencies to ensure they continuously align with current medical practices and rigorous accreditation standards. In this role, you will play a vital part in Bethel’s mission to educate and equip students in a Christ-centered community. As a key partner in our department, you serve as a minister of the gospel by helping prepare compassionate, highly skilled PA students to lead lives of impact in the medical field. **This role is Part-Time and the salary range is $28,500 - $31,000** **What you'll do** **Curriculum & Competency Development - 30%** - - Help in the development, change, and review of the program curriculum and competencies, and update the program curriculum and competencies as needed, in association with the program director **Program Advocacy & Community Relations - 20%** - - Serve as an advocate of the PA program through connections with medical institutions and the medical community, assisting with faculty recruitment when needed. **Program Evaluation & Self Study - 20%** - - Participate in program evaluation through the program’s self-study process, including the review and refinement of program mission and goals **Admissions Support & Faculty Recruitment - 10%** - - Advise and assist with the admissions process for PA students and with faculty recruitment **Didactic & Clinical Instruction Support - 10%** - - Assist with the didactic and clinical education component of the program as needed with teaching, grading exams, and providing lectures **Clinical Partnership & Site Development - 10%** - - Advocate for clinical preceptorships through connections with medical institutions and the medical community, participating in clinical site visits as needed **Qualifications** **Required Education** Graduate of an accredited medical school and medical residency program. Currently licensed allopathic or osteopathic physician in Minnesota. Currently certified by an ABMS or AOA approved specialty board. **Required Experience** 10+ years of experience practicing as a physician **Preferred Experience** Previous experience in higher education. **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities** - Demonstrated strong oral, interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with the university community, medical community and general audiences - Strong networking ability to build, foster, and maintain relationships - Working knowledge of the Twin Cities medical community. - Strong organizational skills - Strong attention to detail **Additional Responsibilities:** Bethel’s mission is to educate and equip students to lead lives of impact through transformative academics in a Christ-centered community. Bethel’s employee community plays a ce…