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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, ext. 3413; fax, 703/684-1924. Program Director — University of Findlay Program Director — University of Kentucky Director of Admissions — Emory 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 University of Findlay invites applications for a program director to provide leadership to a dynamic and growing physician assistant program. Accredited since April 2000, this bachelor’s level program is in the process of seeking approval to transition to an entry-level master’s degree program. Qualified applicants will be a physician assistants or physicians with appropriate licensure and certification, a master’s degree (doctoral degree preferred), relevant clinical experience, as well as experience in teaching, scholarship, and educational administration. The ideal candidate will be an individual with a passion for the physician assistant profession, a vision for professional education, experience with accreditation, and a record of scholarly and professional activity. Candidates are expected to have strong communication skills and a desire to work with students in a university setting that prides itself on providing close relationships between students and faculty. The University of Findlay is a growing and innovative institution with an enrollment of approximately 4,700 students and 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, recreational therapy, nuclear medicine technology, and athletic training. There also are opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching, research, and service. More information is available on our Web page at www.findlay.edu. Salary and benefits are highly competitive. This is a full-time, 12-month appointment available after July 1, 2005. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of professional reference to: Lisa Dutton, PhD, PT, Dean 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, both in 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., PhD, PharmD, DPH, MD, EdD). 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 human resources at the University of Kentucky. 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 Director of Admissions Position Emory University seeks applicants for a full-time faculty position for our Master’s degree Physician Assistant Program. Responsibilities include serving as the Director of Admissions, assisting part-time with clinical coordination, teaching in areas of expertise, routine educational program administration, and student advising. Qualifications include at least five years of full-time clinical experience, NCCPA certification, and a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Previous teaching, admissions, and administrative experience are desirable and Master’s degree preferred. Excellent communication and computer skills are necessary and a team philosophy is essential. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with level of education, previous teaching and clinical experience. Emory University offers an excellent benefits package which includes tuition reimbursement. Please send letter of interest and resume by August 15, 2005 to: Chair, Academic Faculty Search Committee Emory University is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer 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 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 Ohio is desirable. The position is tenure-track faculty, with rank based on 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 percent PANCE pass rates, with scores consistently in the top 10 percent nationally. The physician assistant master’s degree program consists of four core faculty members, with instruction delivered or 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. These 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 who 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 Ms. Straker at 608/785-8475. 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:
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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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