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Staff Employment at the School of Physician Assistant Studies

Pepperdine University's School of Physician Assistant Studies invites applications for full-time leadership and administrative positions for the 2025=2026 academic year. For all available positions, please visit the Pepperdine Jobs site.

*Pepperdine University, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) has applied for Accreditation - Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). The MSPAS program anticipates matriculating its first class in September 2027 pending achieving Accreditation - Provisional status at the April 2027 ARC-PA meeting. The program will not commence in the event that provisional accreditation is not received. Accreditation - Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding accreditation-provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.

The MSPAS program at Pepperdine University is pending approval by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College & University Commission (WSCUC)
 

Open Positions

  Director of Clinical Education

Director of Clinical Education

The developing Physician Assistant (PA) Program at Pepperdine University seeks a candidate to serve in a full-time staff appointment as the Director of Clinical Education role for its graduate program, the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. The director of clinical education has primary responsibility for the development, coordination, and evaluation of supervised clinical practice experiences.  The director of clinical education ensures all clinical rotations meet the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accreditation standards and prepare students for clinical practice. 

Required Educational and Experience Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of two years of experience in PA or health related education
  • Excellent communication and administrative skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to student success
  • Proficiency with educational technologies and clinical tracking systems used to manage PA education data and clinical rotations

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience developing and coordinating student clinical education experiences
  • Familiarity with PA accreditation
  • Master’s degree in a related field
     

Personal Attributes:

  • An active and abiding Christian faith, a sincere commitment to advancing Pepperdine University’s Christian mission, and a dedication to the integration of faith and learning.
  • Commitment to the highest moral, ethical, and academic standards.
    The skill to develop relationships of trust across a wide range of internal and external constituents.
     

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Develop and maintain clinical site agreements and preceptor relationships.
  • Coordinate student clinical rotations and schedules across all clinical sites.
  • Monitor and evaluate clinical sites for quality, effectiveness and compliance with ARC-PA standards.
  • Provide support for clinical preceptor training, support, and engagement.
  • Support document organization of student performance and progress during clinical rotations.
  • Address and resolve clinical education issues in collaboration with faculty and preceptors.
  • Coordinate site visits for student review and preceptor recruitment.
  • Identify, establish, and sustain clinical partnerships aligned with program outcomes and accreditation standards.
  • Contribute to the program’s continuous quality improvement, including curriculum integration and alignment with current PA practice standards.  
  • Participate in student recruitment, application review, and the admissions process.
  • Support all phases of the program’s accreditation including evaluating the program, development of the self-study, and preparation for site visits.
  • Participate in the development, review and revision of the program’s mission statement, goals, and competencies.
  • Support review of the PA program’s handbooks and manuals.
  • Serve on program and university committees and engage in service activities.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the dean (5%)
  • Uphold University mission through work performed (100%)
  • Located in western Los Angeles County near Ventura County, Pepperdine University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute through their teaching, research, and service to foster academic excellence and cultivate a sense of belonging between the University and surrounding communities.

The salary for this 12-month appointment will range from $90,000 to $120,000 and reflects what Pepperdine reasonably expects to pay for this appointment. Actual salary may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to salary, Pepperdine offers a robust suite of employee benefits.

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

The complete position description and application instructions are available at jobs.pepperdine.edu.

For more information, please contact the chair of the search committee:

 Dr. Amy Bronson (amy.bronson@pepperdine.edu) 
 Founding Dean, School of Physician Assistant Studies
 Pepperdine University
 24255 Pacific Coast Highway
 Malibu, CA 902633

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. Pepperdine University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of harassment and discrimination. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context which celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, staff and members of the Board of Regents represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine reserves the right to seek, hire and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists.

It is the intent of the University to create and promote a diverse workforce consistent with its stated goals and mission.

 

Potential Candidates

Pepperdine University was established in 1937 by Mr. George Pepperdine, a Christian businessman, who stressed the desirability of a holistic education built on a Christian value system. The institution is committed to the ideals of the founder. Successful candidates must demonstrate an active commitment to the Christian mission of the University. Located near Los Angeles in Southern California, Pepperdine University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute through their teaching, research, and service to the diversity and excellence of the University and our surrounding community.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of harassment and discrimination. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University. Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context which celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, staff and members of the Board of Regents represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine reserves the right to seek, hire and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists. It is the intent of the University to create and promote a diverse workforce consistent with its stated goals and mission.

 

Application Procedure

To apply for open staff positions, please create an account on the Pepperdine Jobs site and follow the steps to complete an application. Pepperdine University's Founding School of Physician Assistant Studies Dean, Dr. Amy Bronson (or her designee), will decide which candidates to interview and initiate all appropriate follow-ups and notifications. At the completion of the interview process, all applicants will be notified of the hiring decision. Applications for the Director positions should also include the following attached documents.

Required Application Documents (for director positions)

As a component of their application, applicants are required to submit the following documents:

  • A letter of application
  • A curriculum vitae
  • The names and contact information for three individuals to serve as a reference. The name, email address, and telephone number for each individual is required.
  • Transcripts of all graduate work (Unofficial copies are acceptable for the application; however, official transcripts may be required for selected applicants.)
  • Response to Mission. Pepperdine University's mission statement declares that we are a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. Religiously affiliated with the churches of Christ, it is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context which celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. In pursuit of its mission, Pepperdine reserves the right to recruit and hire persons who richly embrace the goals and Christian mission of the University.

At Pepperdine, our faith calls us to uphold the highest standards of academic and scholarly excellence. To achieve this goal, the School of Physician Assistant Studies Mission Statement affirms that all our pursuits are grounded in a context of upholding Christian values.

Candidates should thoughtfully reflect on the Christian missions of Pepperdine University and the School of Physician Assistant Studies and address the following areas in their response.

  • A consistent pattern of support for generally accepted Christian values and the mission of Pepperdine University.
  • Active participation in a community of faith.
  • Either current practice or vision for integrating faith and learning in the classroom and clinical practice.
  • In your response, also reflect on the School of Physician Assistant Studies Mission, Vision and Values statement and share your philosophy of health, healing, and compassion as they relate to current issues in healthcare.

Depending on the position, the search committee may request additional materials to accompany the application.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University's reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

All documents submitted must represent the original contributions of the applicant and may not be prepared using a generative artificial intelligence tool, except to provide an accommodation in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and state and local regulations regarding individuals with disabilities.