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FACULTY POSITIONS Faculty positions are posted in APAP Update as a free service to APAP members. To place a position ad, please send ad copy, preferably as an MS Word attachment, to Geraldene Darden at the APAP national office, e-mail, gdarden@aapa.org; phone, 703/836-2272, extension 3413; fax, 703/684-1924. Program Director — Touro University-California Associate Program Director — Arizona School of Health Sciences Clinical Coordinator — James Madison University Clinical Coordinators — Seton Hill University Faculty Positions — Touro University-California Faculty Position — Nova Southeastern University Faculty Position — University of Southern California Touro University-California has an immediate opening for Program Director of the Masters in Physician Assistant Studies/Masters in Public Health Program, College of Health Sciences. Location: Touro University-California, Vallejo, CA Requirement: Masters Degree required, Doctoral Degree preferred. The candidate must either be a NCCPA certified Physician Assistant and either have or be eligible for a state California Physician Assistant license or a board certified physician, primary care preferred. A minimum of 5 years of combined experience in clinical practice, administration, and teaching is required. Description: The PA/MPH program is an innovative dual degree program whose mission is to train culturally competent PA's who will become an integral part of the health care team that will contribute to the wellness of their communities through patient care, service, leadership and research. The Program Director is responsible for the coordination, development and management of all aspects of this program in collaboration with the Director of Masters in Public Health Program. Send CV with list of 3 references to: Human Resources Office Touro University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Associate Program Director Position The Arizona School of Health Sciences is seeking an enthusiastic Associate Program Director for their Master of Physician Assistant Studies. The Arizona School of Health Sciences strives to provide a friendly, state-of-the-art learning environment for students, a supportive guiding hand for alumni, and compassionate outreach to the community. Description: The PA program is an innovative masters degree program whose mission is to train culturally competent PA's who will become an integral part of the health care team that will contribute to the community through service and leadership. The Associate Program Director is responsible for assisting in the coordination, development and management of all aspects of this PA program in collaboration with the Program Director/Department Chair. Requirement: Masters Degree required. The candidate must be an NCCPA certified Physician Assistant with a minimum of 5 years of combined experience in clinical practice, administration, and teaching. This is an excellent opportunity for the right PA educator to move into a senior position within a PA program. Location: The school is located in Mesa, Arizona where the sun shines
over 300 days a year; you will find a vibrant and dynamic urban lifestyle
in the Valley of the Sun. Also in the valley is the city of Phoenix,
which is the sixth largest city in the nation. The Valley of the Sun
offers major league football, baseball, hockey, and basketball, two
national parks, 25 state parks, and 100 miles of trails for hiking,
biking, and horseback riding. The symphony, opera, art festivals,
museums, and restaurants provide a diverse night life. Check out the
website at www.ashs.edu. Randy D. Danielsen, PhD, PA-C James Madison University is accepting applications for a full-time, 12 month, renewable contract faculty position in the Physician Assistant Program. Responsibilities: Clinical coordination: recruit, orient, and evaluate clinical sites and preceptors; monitor and evaluate students assigned to clinical sites, coordinate placement of students in sites; serve as the primary liaison between the program, preceptors and sites; limited classroom instruction. Meet university responsibilities of faculty members. Rank and salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Required Qualifications: The University seeks an individual with interest in working with other faculty members in the continued development of this master level PA program. Current NCCPA certification, masters degree in related field, clinical experience as a primary care PA, teaching experience, and an interest in integrating computer based educational technologies into the curriculum are all required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in teaching or clinical coordination as a PA program faculty member, an earned doctorate, and experience with computer based educational technologies are preferred. James Madison University is a state-assisted university with an enrollment of approximately 16,000 students. U.S. News and World Report recently recognized JMU as the top-rated public university for academic quality among southern regional universities. Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. Additional information is available at the JMU web site (www.jmu.edu). Review of candidates will begin April 19, 2004. Applications and nominations should be received by that date to assure consideration. Applications will be accepted until selection is made. Applications must contain a letter of interest, a current vita, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of four references familiar with the candidate's abilities as related to this position. Application from and nominations of qualified women and minorities are strongly encouraged. Direct correspondence to: Jim Hammond, PA Search Committee Chair This position will be available July 1, 2004 James Madison University is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action
/ equal access employer and especially encourages applications from
minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Clinical Coordinator Positions The Seton Hill University Physician Assistant Program is currently seeking to hire two (2) physician assistants for faculty positions. These positions are full-time, 12 month, tenure track positions. A start date of June 1, 2004 is preferred. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. University: Seton Hill University is a Catholic, liberal arts university located 35 miles east of Pittsburgh. At Seton Hill, we are committed to hiring faculty who represent the diversity of the broader culture. Persons of color and women are encouraged to apply. AA / EOE. Program: The physician assistant program is fully accredited and maintains a 100% national board examination pass rate each year. Our mission is to train physician assistants who will provide quality primary medical care with a specific emphasis on the underserved - namely women and the elderly. Position: Duties include, but are not limited to, overall administration of clinical education to include recruitment, assignment and evaluation of clinical rotation sites and students. All program faculty contribute to student advising, admissions, curriculum development and classroom teaching. Clinical practice time is available and encouraged. Qualifications: Minimum of a master's degree in health or related field, graduate of an accredited physician assistant program, current NCCPA certification, eligibility for licensure in Pennsylvania and at least 3 years of clinical experience. The successful applicant will possess the potential for excellence in teaching, good communication and organizational skills and be able to function effectively in a team environment. Prior administrative and/or research experience and information technology proficiency are preferred. The search is now open and review of candidates will continue until the positions are filled. Please submit a letter of application, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, academic credentials including transcripts and three current letters of recommendation via mail, fax or email to: Dr. Bernadette Fondy, Ph. D. Touro University-California has immediate openings for full-time Faculty Members, Physician Assistant / Masters in Public Health Program, College of Health Sciences. Location: Touro University-California, Vallejo, CA Requirement: Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree preferred. The successful candidates must be a NCCPA-certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) and either have or be eligible for a state California Physician Assistant license. A minimum of two years primary care experience required. Description: The PA/MPH Program is an innovative program whose mission is to train culturally competent PA's who will become an integral part of the health care team contributing to the wellness of their communities through patient care, service, leadership and research. Positions will include academic instruction, advising students, curriculum development, participating in University as well as Program committees, and occasional clinical work in the university's Faculty Practice Clinic. Send CV with list of 3 references to: Human Resources Office Touro University-California is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. The Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Physician Assistant Department is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and highly motivated individual to join our diverse faculty composed of Certified Physician Assistants, Physicians and a Psychologist. Successful applicants must possess current NCCPA certification, a minimum of a Master's degree, be eligible for licensure as a physician assistant in the state of Florida and have a minimum of three years clinical experience. Preference will be given to doctorally prepared applicants with a record of excellence in teaching and academic administration. The academic rank of Assistant Professor is the initial appointment for a faculty member who doesn't meet the requirements for higher rank. Located in Fort Lauderdale, NSU is the largest private, not-for-profit educational institution in Florida and the 10th largest in the U.S., with 13 academic centers and schools specializing in medicine/health, dentistry, law, oceanography, business, computer and information science, social and systemic studies, education, and psychology. Visiting www.nova.edu will provide significant information about NSU and the area. The Health Professions Division is housed in a new, state-of-the-art complex with degree programs in osteopathic medicine, physician assistant, pharmacy, optometry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, audiology, nursing, vascular sonography, public health, dentistry, and medical sciences. Please visit our web site at: www.nova.edu/pa to learn more about our program. Questions can be directed to William H. Marquardt, Chair, Physician Assistant Department at (954) 262-1253. This position will be open on July 1, 2004 and applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Nova Southeastern University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Send letter of intent and curriculum vitae to: The University of Southern California's Primary Care PA Program is seeking a dedicated, energetic PA Educator for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Family Medicine of the Keck School of Medicine. The USC PA Program is a well-established program with a commitment to training a diverse student population to provide excellent care to a range of patient populations, including the medically underserved. USC is an equal opportunity employer and provides outstanding employee benefits, including excellent educational opportunities and tuition remission for employees and their families. Responsibilities include:
Applicants must have graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant Program and have NCCPA certification. Minimum of Master's degree in health or education related field required; clinical experience and at least 2 years teaching experience. Interested applicants should forward before May 1, 2004, a letter
of interest and CV to:
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