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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 — University of Kentucky Clinical Coordinator — University of St. Francis Faculty — Des Moines University Faculty — Medical University of Ohio at Toledo Faculty — University of Wisconsin La Crosse - Gundersen Lutheran - Mayo Faculty — University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey The Division of Physician Assistant Studies in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Kentucky is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with vision, leadership skills, and the ability to work with a diverse faculty and staff to fill a tenure-track program director/faculty position as an associate/full professor. The master’s degree program admits 56 students annually into its 30-month curriculum. The successful candidate will be responsible for the direction of the Master’s PA Program on the Lexington campus and the extension campus in Morehead, Kentucky, and will work closely with the director of graduate studies in areas of student advising, student recruitment and evaluation of student performance. The program director will be expected to accomplish scholarship activities appropriate to academic faculty rank, which include research, publication, grant activities and/or creative, collaborative projects. The opportunity for clinical practice is available and encouraged. Previous teaching, administrative, and clinical experience is preferred. The successful applicant must be a NCCPA-certified physician assistant and have a doctoral degree in a related field (e.g. Ph.D., Pharm D., D.P.H., M.D., Ed.D.). Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin May 23, 2005, and continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screening required by University of Kentucky Human Resources. The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Mail, e-mail, or fax cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names of three references to: Chair, PA Search Committee The University of St. Francis is seeking a clinical coordinator for its Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This is a 12-month, full-time faculty appointment. Responsibilities include ongoing development and supervision of clinical sites, teaching, student advising, and committee work. Our program focuses on the provision of medical care to rural and remote underserved communities in New Mexico. Requirements include: being a physician assistant with a minimum of two years’ full-time clinical experience; master’s degree preferred; demonstration of excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Current board certification through NCCPA. Preference will be given to applicants with prior teaching experience. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until position is filled. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts and names of three references to: Department of Physician Assistant Studies Search Committee or fax your curriculum vitae to 505/266-5585. Visit our Web site at http://www.stfrancis.edu/conah/pa/. The University of St. Francis is an equal opportunity employer and
continues to strive for educational excellence, focusing on instilling
values of respect, integrity, service and compassion in its students.
Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center has an opening for a physician assistant faculty position within the College of Health Sciences. This position will work in cooperation with the academic program director to create and maintain an exceptional educational program for students, and will include teaching, scholarly activity, and service responsibilities. Qualifications include the following:
This full-time (year-round) position offers a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. For further information (including the position description and summary of benefits), please visit our Web site at www.dmu.edu/hres. For best consideration, submit cover letter and resume/CV by May 13, 2005 to: Human Resources The Medical University of Ohio at Toledo invites applications and nominations for a full-time tenure track faculty position in the expanding Department of Physician Assistant Studies. This accredited master’s level program is established in the College of Health Sciences. The faculty member will be responsible for advising and teaching in the didactic curriculum. This is a twelve-month faculty position, which includes responsibilities for college and community service, scholarly activity, and opportunities for clinical practice. The Medical University of Ohio at Toledo (MUOT) enrolls approximately 1,600 graduate, medical, allied health, and nursing students and is located on a beautiful, park-like, modern campus in a residential area of Toledo. Qualifications include: Possession of a master’s degree in a related discipline (doctorate preferred) and clinical practice experience or teaching experience. The position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer competency. Graduation from an accredited physician assistant program, current NCCPA certification, and eligibility for registration/licensure in the State of Ohio is desirable. The position is tenure-track faculty with rank based upon background and experience. MUOT offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. In addition, the successful candidate without a doctoral degree will be expected to obtain the degree according to institutional policy. MUOT will pay tuition if full-time faculty enroll for credit courses at either Bowling Green State University or at the University of Toledo. Send letters of interest, resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Physician Assistant Search Committee The review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The Medical University of Ohio at Toledo is an EO/AA employer M/F/D/V. The University of Wisconsin La Crosse - Gundersen Lutheran - Mayo Physician Assistant Program, http://www.uwlax.edu/pastudies, is seeking a dynamic assistant/associate professor (tenure-track) or assistant/associate clinical professor (non-tenure-track), based on credentials, to lead a multi-faceted, collaborative physician assistant faculty. This is a 12-month position in an established program that enjoys a history of small class sizes and 100% PANCE pass rates with scores consistently in the top 10% nationally. The Physician Assistant Master’s Degree Program consists of four core faculty members with instruction delivered/supplemented by local and regional experts from the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center and The Mayo Foundation. The physician assistant program is part of the UW-L Department of Health Professions. All programs in the Department of Health Professions (http://www.uwlax.edu/sah/health-professions), College of Science and Allied Health (SAH) are fully accredited and also include:
The Department of Health Professions is located in a $27 million state-of-the-art Health Science Center (HSC) which also houses six associate health professional programs. The HSC was built by the La Crosse Medical Health Science Consortium, a collaborative entity of five La Crosse organizations: UW-L; Viterbo University; Western Wisconsin Technical College; Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center; and Franciscan Skemp Health Care - Mayo Health System. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, founded in 1909, is one of 13 four-year campuses in the University of Wisconsin System. It offers approximately 80 majors, minors, and special programs for undergraduates in business, education, the sciences, the arts, health science, recreation, physical education, and liberal studies. Twenty-one graduate programs are available. About 9,300 students attend classes on the compact, 119-acre campus. La Crosse (pop. 52,000) is set among scenic bluffs along the winding Mississippi River on the Minnesota/Wisconsin border. Located approximately 2½ hours from Minneapolis to the northwest and Madison, Wisconsin, to the southeast, La Crosse enjoys small-town charm with larger city benefits. Densely wooded coulees (gorges between bluffs), three rivers, and lush marsh provide prime locales for running, skiing, hunting, fishing, skating, boating, camping, biking, and other outdoor pursuits. In addition to UW-L, La Crosse is home to Viterbo University and Western Wisconsin Technical College. Requirements (Program Director Position):
Review of applications will begin April 20, 2005. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Send a letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae, an unofficial copy of transcripts, statements of teaching and leadership philosophy, and contact information for three references that will be able to address the applicant's teaching, scholarship, and ability to work with others to: Gwyneth Straker, MS, PT Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to: Gwyneth Straker, MS, PT UW-La Crosse is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, persons of color, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply. If you have a special needs accommodation to aid your participation in the hiring process, please contact committee above to make appropriate arrangements. The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey PA Program (formerly known as Rutgers-UMDNJ) seeks applicants for a full-time faculty position. We are located in Piscataway, a suburb of central New Jersey, close to New Brunswick. Despite its geographic size, New Jersey offers an unparalleled array of beautiful, interesting, fun and exciting destinations. We keep it a secret because we don't want it to get too crowded. Find out more about the 'Garden State' at: www.state.nj.us/travel. Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Academic rank and salary are commensurate with highest earned degree and experience. UMDNJ offers an excellent benefits package, including tuition reimbursement. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Send letter and curriculum vitae to: Ruth Fixelle, EdM, PA-C
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