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FACULTY POSITIONS Faculty positions are posted in APAP Update as a free service to PAEA members. To place a position ad, please send ad copy, preferably as an MS Word attachment, to Eileen Evans at eevans@apap.org, 703/836-2272, ext. 3415. Ads will run in two consecutive issues of the APAP Update, unless you indicate that the position has been filled. Program Director — Mercer University Clinical Coordinator — Methodist College Clinical Coordinator — Quinnipiac University Faculty — Rosalind Franklin University Faculty — University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Mercer University is establishing a physician assistant program as a collaborative effort with Piedmont Healthcare and is seeking a dynamic program director to provide leadership in developing and growing this exciting new venture. The program will be based at Mercer University’s Cecil B. Day Campus in Atlanta, Georgia, and will have a first class matriculation target date of fall 2007. The position will be either tenure track or non-tenure track, and will hold academic rank based on credentials. The director is responsible for hiring the faculty and staff, making key decisions related to the curriculum and organization of the program, and guiding the program through the accreditation process. A master’s degree from an accredited university or college is required; a doctorate is preferred. Applicants must be NCCPA-certified physician assistants, be eligible for state licensure in Georgia, and have a minimum of five years’ experience in health care education, preferably physician assistant education. To see full ad and apply online, please access https://www.mercerjobs.com. AA/EOE/ADA. We are an equal opportunity employer, supporting workplace diversity. Methodist College announces an opening for a full-time clinical coordinator for its master’s-level PA program. Responsibilities involve all aspects of the clinical year and include site and preceptor evaluations, student evaluations, some administrative responsibilities, teaching assignments, and acting as liaison to preceptors, students, and faculty. Minimum requirements include NCCPA certification, three years’ clinical experience, Master’s degree in a related field, and eligibility for licensure in North Carolina. Teaching experience in a PA program is desirable. Send letter of interest, CV, and the names of three references to: Search Committee Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Physician Assistant Program in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut, invites applications for a tenure-track clinical coordinator position, beginning late spring 2006. This position answers directly to the program director and is responsible for the second-year students during the clinical phase of their training. Experience in PA education is desirable. Successful candidates will be expected to identify, develop, schedule, and visit clinical rotation sites. They will function as liaisons/coordinators for preceptors, serve as student advisors, monitor student performance, and identify and address issues that may arise. In addition, candidates will be expected to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels, participate in PA program and university committee work, as well as maintain clinical practice hours. Qualifications for this position include graduation from an accredited physician assistant program, a minimum of an earned master’s degree, proven teaching experience, current clinical experience, and NCCPA certification and eligibility for licensure in the State of Connecticut. Interested individuals should send (e-mail preferred) their CV, a concise statement of teaching philosophy and educational interests, and three letters of recommendation to: Cynthia Booth Lord, MHS, PA-C Consideration of candidates will begin December 15 and continue until position is filled. Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the university community. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. DeSales University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position to teach and advise professional phase students in the physician assistant program. Graduation from an accredited physician assistant program or medical school is required, along with a master’s degree in a related discipline. Clinical experience is also required. Position entails four days on campus and one release day for clinical practice. Please send letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation, and photocopies of transcripts by March 1, 2006, to: Dr. Robert Blumenstein DeSales University is a Catholic liberal arts institution on a beautiful 350-acre campus in the Lehigh Valley of eastern Pennsylvania, approximately one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City. DeSales University is an equal opportunity employer. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Physician Assistant Department has an opening for a core faculty member. We are seeking an individual who enjoys working directly with PA students and who is enthusiastic about teaching clinical medicine. This position offers wonderful opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching, research, and clinical practice with an outstanding faculty, both in the department and within the university. Our suburban campus offers easy access to all that Chicago has to offer. We have new office and teaching facilities and state of the art resources. Visit the University Web site at www.rosalindfranklin.edu for more information. Job Title: Physician Assistant Faculty (Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with experience) Qualifications: The candidate should be a NCCPA-certified PA with clinical experience as a practicing PA. Previous teaching experience is desired, but not essential, if clinical experience is very strong. An enthusiastic and personable manner and a strong desire to facilitate and promote PA education is imperative. Master’s degree or higher preferred, but current enrollment or willingness to earn a Master’s shortly after being hired is satisfactory. Salary and Benefits: Twelve-month, tenure-track position. Salary commensurate with experience. Faculty are encouraged to maintain their clinical skills, and arrangements will be made to accommodate this. Complete benefits package includes health insurance, disability insurance, outstanding retirement package, four weeks vacation, paid CME (for one national and one state meeting per year), and compensation for state licensing fees and professional dues. Job Responsibilities: PA faculty will work as a team member with the PA program chair and other faculty and staff. The faculty member will be primarily responsible for lecturing in the general medicine curriculum and will also assist with laboratory classes and sessions such as clinical skills. This would include updating course content, as guided by the academic coordinator; establishing behavioral and psychomotor objectives for course performance; and conveying information to the student through lecture and demonstration. This position would also entail student evaluation and include preparing, administering, and scoring laboratory performance and written examinations; observing student laboratory performance and providing immediate feedback; and monitoring and appraising student training performance results. Other Responsibilities: Advising students and their research projects; individual research; chairing, participation, attendance on committees, as assigned, at departmental, school, and university levels. For more information, contact Program Director, Patrick Knott, or send a letter of application and CV to: Patrick Knott, PhD, PA-C Rosalind Franklin University is a private institution accepting both in state and out-of-state students. The Physician Assistant Program offers up to 60 students per year the opportunity to enroll in the Master of Science Program in Physician Assistant Practice. It is the policy of the University not to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or age in admissions or employment or in any programs or activities. It is the University’s intent to comply with applicable statutes and regulations, including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Both prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities by mandating a provision of reasonable accommodations to make programs and activities accessible to qualified disabled individuals. There are natural and legal limitations to what services can be provided. It is the University’s goal to assist students in developing their potentials in light of what is feasible and reasonable under the law. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Compliance, 3333 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064, (847)578-8308. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Physician Assistant Studies, is accepting applications for an entry-level faculty position. Responsibilities include teaching, service, scholarly activity with a focus on the Department’s supervised clinical practice activities. This includes coordinating student rotations, conducting on-site student evaluations, recruiting rotation sites, and representing the department, school, and university. Participation in our practice plan is possible. Qualifications: Master’s degree (or degree in progress) from a regionally accredited university or college; graduation from an accredited PA program; NCCPA certification; Texas PA license eligibility; three years of clinical experience (primary care experience desired); evidence of excellent communication skills; must be able to travel frequently throughout South Texas. Salary and appointment dependent on education and experience. Experience in education is not required for this entry-level position. Knowledge of South Texas health care environment/issues and Spanish language ability are desired, but not required. Interested individuals should send a letter of interest and CV to: J. Dennis Blessing, PhD, PA-C, Chair Recruitment will be ongoing until position is filled. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2006. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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