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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. Clinical Coordinator — Loma Linda University Clinical Coordinator — Yale University Faculty Position — Methodist College Faculty Position — Baylor College of Medicine Faculty Position — University of Southern California Loma Linda University Physician Assistant Program invites qualified applicants to apply for the position Clinical Coordinator. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week). This individual will administer the clinical phase of the program. Qualifications include clinical experience as a physician assistant, and certification by the NCCPA. Strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to teamwork, excellent oral and written communication, willingness and ability to travel, and computer knowledge will be considered strong assets. A master's degree or higher in a health related or educational field of study is required. The program is fully accredited and in its third year of operation. It graduated its inaugural class in June 2002, and will graduate its second class on June 15, 2003. We offer salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package includes TIAA-CREF, retirement contributions and time for clinical practice. Review of applicants will begin ASAP and will continue until the position is filled. For consideration, please send a letter of application and resume to: Robert Wilkins, Ph.D The Yale Physician Associate Program is currently seeking to hire
a PA for the position of Clinical Coordinator. This position is a
full time, 12-month position - 37.5 hours/week, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
flexible schedule. Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean of the Physician Associates
Program at Yale School of Medicine, this position provides professional
and administrative program support in the areas of the Physician Associate
(PA) curriculum, admissions, teaching, and recruitment activities
associated with the PA Program at the Yale School of Medicine. Essential duties of the position: 1. Plan and coordinate the PA student rotations. 2. Arrange student schedules and assess student clinical performance by reviewing/monitoring evaluations submitted by clinical preceptors. 3. Counsel and advise students in regards to their clinical performance throughout their rotations through quarterly meetings and other meetings as needed. 4. Work with Assistant Dean to establish and implement new and current testing requirements and policies for second year PA students. 5. Coordinate the callback schedule and develop callback seminars to supplement rotations by identifying lecturers and negotiating their participation. 6. Maintain and develop the Program's clinical rotation website by reviewing current content and adding/deleting information when necessary. 7. Serve as member of the Program's Admission Committee by evaluating and ranking applications and selecting applicants for interview. 8. Participate on the Program's Progress Committee by reporting students' progress on clinical rotations and recommending actions/remedies where appropriate. 9. Serve as a member of the Program's Paper Committee; read and grade student theses and recommend papers for presentation. 10. Instruct in the Program's History and Physical Examination and PE Practicum courses and lead a Physical Exam seminar. 11. Participate in public relations and recruitment activities of the PA Program by speaking to high school and college groups regarding the profession. Education and experience: Master's degree and a minimum of three
years of administrative experience in the field; or the equivalent
combination of education and experience. Previous administrative experience. Skills and abilities: Computer skills. Teaching and counseling skills Please contact: The Methodist College Physician Assistant Program is seeking applicants for an additional full-time faculty position. Primary responsibilities include coordinating didactic year student schedules and activities, didactic and clinical year student advising, developing and evaluating clinical sites, serving on program and college committees, participating in admissions activities, curriculum review, and teaching in areas of expertise.
Qualified candidates must possess current NCCPA certification, a minimum of a Master’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience. Faculty can maintain clinical expertise by practicing in a clinical setting one day per week.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants should send a letter of interest and CV to: Chair, Faculty Search Committee Baylor College of Medicine invites applications for a full-time Academic Faculty position in the Master of Science Physician Assistant Program within the Division of Allied Health Sciences. Position: Full-time tenure track to begin immediately. Salary and faculty appointment are commensurate with education and experience. Responsibilities: The position requires that an individual advise students, facilitate small groups, assess student performance, teach in areas of expertise, mentor student research, interview applicants for admission, engage in scholarly activities, serve on college committees, and participate in periodic program self-assessment activities. Protected time will be provided for clinical practice. Qualifications: The candidate must be a graduate of an accredited PA program; hold current board certification; be eligible for licensure to practice in Texas; have a master's degree in a related field; possess a minimum of 5 years combined experience in clinical practice and teaching (preferred); have excellent written, verbal and organizational, and team skills, and have the ability to use information technology. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching and administrative experience in higher education, especially in allied health education. In order to carry out the responsibility of coordinating master's paper projects, this individual must possess knowledge of statistical methods, research design, and demonstrable research experience. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should send or email (preferred) a letter of intent and curriculum vitae to: Jeannette Adams The Primary Care Physician Assistant Program at the University of
Southern California is recruiting for a full time faculty position.
This individual will have primary responsibility for coordinating
the didactic curriculum in medicine. The successful applicant will
join our core faculty in full program participation. All faculty contribute
to student advising, admissions, curriculum development and evaluation,
and teaching. Clinical practice time is available in the Department
of Family Medicine. Qualifications include a minimum of a master's degree in a field of health or education, graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program, NCCPA certification, eligibility for licensure in California, and at least 2 years teaching experience. The successful applicant will be able to work well in a team environment and have strong communication skills. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Faculty have a clinical appointment in the Department of Family Medicine at the USC Keck School of Medicine. The University of Southern California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a generous retirement plan and tuition benefits for staff, faculty, and their dependants. Applications will be accepted immediately and continue until the position is filled. All application inquiries will be kept in confidence. Please send a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae via mail, fax, or email to: Theresa Woehrle, MD, MPH
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