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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 Geraldene Darden at gdarden@apap.org, 703/836-2272, ext. 3413. Ads will run in two consecutive issues of the APAP Update, unless you indicate that the position has been filled. Clinical Coordinator — University of Findlay, Ohio Clinical Coordinator — Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Manchester, New Hampshire Faculty — DeSales University, Pennsylvania Faculty — University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Texas Program Director — Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Manchester, New Hampshire Program Director — Mercer University, Georgia Program Director — University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, Colorado
The University of Findlay Physician Assistant Program invites applications for a clinical coordinator. The PA Program seeks a strong applicant who believes in a team approach, is dedicated to providing quality PA education and desires to grow with the program in the transition to a master’s degree. The University of Findlay is a growing and innovative institution with an enrollment of approximately 4700 students. It is located 45 miles south of Toledo, Ohio. The College of Health Professions serves nearly 700 students in professional programs including physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nuclear medicine technology and athletic training. There are opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching, research and service. Salary and benefits are highly competitive. Qualifications: physician assistant or physician with a bachelor’s degree required (master’s preferred), appropriate licensure and certification and three years of clinical experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are expected and teaching experience is desired. For more information, contact Cynthia Pentz, program director. To apply, send a letter of interest along with CV and three letters of recommendation to: Cynthia Pentz, MPAS, PA-C, Program Director The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) has opened an exciting and unique opportunity at its Manchester, New Hampshire, campus for an innovative educator to serve as clinical coordinator of its Physician Assistant Studies Program. Reporting to the chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies - Manchester, the clinical coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the clinical education portion of the program, developing the clinical site, preparing students for clinical placements, preparing all paperwork related to clinical placements, placing students in clinical sites, overseeing clinical site visits and site evaluations of students, assigning student clinical education grades, and advising students. Other responsibilities include
Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include NCCPA certification, eligibility for a New Hampshire license, at least three years of full-time physician assistant clinical practice experience, and a graduate degree in PA studies or a related field. Preferred qualifications include an earned doctoral degree, experience as a clinical coordinator, and experience in curriculum development and teaching courses using a course management system. The candidate must demonstrate strong communication, time management, and organizational skills; an ability to work independently and as a team member; and a commitment to maintaining high professional standards. MCPHS offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. For full consideration, please click on the link below and attach your curriculum vitae and a cover letter that addresses congruence with the above qualifications. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who would enrich the college's diversity are welcome to apply. Click here to apply: http://www.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=2965 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. 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); and evidence of excellent communication skills. Candidate 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. The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) has opened an exciting and unique opportunity for an experienced and innovative physician assistant(PA) educator to chair its Department of Physician Assistant Studies at the Manchester, New Hampshire, campus. Reporting to the dean of the School of Health Sciences, the chair will serve as a member of the school's administrative leadership team. The chair will be responsible for leading the department toward student-centered active learning approaches to instruction and in continued exploration of the development of a doctoral program in Physician Assistant Studies Other responsibilities include
Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include three years experience teaching in a physician assistant program, NCCPA certification, eligibility for a New Hampshire license, at least three years of full-time PA clinical practice experience, and a graduate degree in PA studies or a related field. Preferred qualifications include an earned doctoral degree; experience as department chair or program director; and experience with curriculum development, program design, and teaching courses using a course management system. MCPHS offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. For full consideration, please click on the link below and attach your curriculum vitae and a cover letter that addresses congruence with the above qualifications. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The position is available no later than June 1, 2006. MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who would enrich the college's diversity are welcome to apply. Click here to apply: http://www.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=3075 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. The Child Health Associate/Physician Assistant Program (CHA/PA Program) invites applications for program director with a full-time faculty position in the Department of Pediatrics. Appointment will be at a level appropriate to the experience of the applicant. This three-year academic program has an outstanding reputation for its award-winning curriculum in problem-based learning, disabilities, and EBM. Duties will include but will not be limited to being responsible for the organization, administration, continuous review and analysis, planning, and ongoing development of the program. The director will supervise faculty and staff and participate in small-group teaching, clinical precepting, evaluation of student progress, and other duties within the CHA/PA Program. The director represents the program as a section head within the Department of Pediatrics and reports directly to the chair. This position requires either
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on university benefits programs, including eligibility, may be accessed at www.uchsc.edu/pbs. Review of applications will begin February 20, 2006, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to Audrey Newman
CHA/PA Program University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences
Center at
Fitzsimons Mail Stop F-543 PO Box 6508 Aurora, CO 80045-0508
audrey.newman@uchsc.edu
Phone: 303/724-1337
Fax: 303/724-1350
The University of Colorado is committed to diversity
and equality in education and employment.
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