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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 Eileen Evans at the APAP national office at eevans@aapa.org, 703/836-2272, ext. 3415. Program Director — Medical University of South Carolina Program Director — Northeastern University Program Director — Saint Francis University Program Director — University of Texas-Pan American Program Director — University of Wisconsin La Crosse-Gundersen Lutheran-Mayo Associate Director — South University Faculty — Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Faculty — Medical University of Ohio at Toledo Faculty — University of Colorado Faculty — University of Texas Pan American The Physician Assistant Program in the Department of Clinical Services in the College of Health Professions at the Medical University of South Carolina invites applications for the position of program director. The program offers an entry-level Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies with a distance education track (pending approval) for bachelor’s degree–prepared PAs. The program, which is fully accredited through 2007, has an energetic blend of junior and senior faculty. Candidates should have demonstrated leadership in quality education, scholarly endeavors, service activities, and clinical practice and have been a a faculty member for a minimum of three years. A master’s degree is required, with a doctorate preferred. Qualification for licensure in South Carolina is required. Candidates should be effective leaders with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, staff members, and external stakeholders. The program offers numerous opportunities and strong support for faculty who pursue clinical or research initiatives. Program research is partly driven by patient data from our nearly 550 clinical clerkship sites throughout South Carolina. The College of Health Professions has recently moved into a new state of the art building complex. Approximately 700 students are enrolled in 10 academic programs within the college, which offers baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. The Medical University of South Carolina, founded in 1824, is a major academic health center comprised of six academic colleges — Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy — a 600-bed referral and teaching hospital, outpatient clinics, and research institutes. The university is a leading research institution with extramural awards totaling $180 million this year, while the college has over $2.5 million. PA faculty are principal investigators on grants of $1.1 million. Charleston, South Carolina, with a rich 300-year heritage, is one of America’s most beautiful and historic cities. A rapidly growing port city with an area population of nearly 500,000, Charleston has retained its historic charm through an active program of architectural preservation. Located on a peninsula formed by the Ashley and Cooper Rivers, Charleston is a resort area with beaches, tennis courts, and golf courses located in the city and nearby. Letters of nomination and applications are requested and review will continue until the position is filled. This position is a 12-month tenure track appointment with rank and salary commensurate with experience and degree level. In order to apply, candidates should submit their curriculum vitae online at www.musc.edu/hrm, Career opportunities, Requisition number 042079. To obtain more information or to submit additional information, please contact Mindy Blackwell, MS, CCP We are an equal opportunity employer, supporting workplace diversity. The Physician Assistant Program at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, seeks a full-time program director beginning August 2006. The Bouvé College of Health Sciences, in which the program is located, is looking for an energetic individual with vision and demonstrated leadership skills to assume the helm of a well-established master’s program with a dedicated and cohesive staff. Duties include identifying and managing a large part-time adjunct clinical and didactic faculty, teaching and, if appropriate, research. The successful applicant must hold, at a minimum, a master’s degree and be an NCCPA-certified PA or a physician. Experience in clinical practice and education is required, as well as knowledge of program evaluation. A tenure track position, if desired, is available for a candidate who has an earned doctorate. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. For additional information about the college, visit the Northeastern University Web site, http://neu.edu, and the Bouvé College site, http://bouve.neu.edu. Review of applications will begin November 10 and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should send their vitae with a cover letter to the address listed below. Dr. Jack Reynolds, Chair, PA Search Committee Northeastern University is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Saint Francis University, a Catholic liberal arts university located in central Pennsylvania, seeks a full-time program director/department chair for its Department of Physician Assistant Sciences. The department includes both the entry-level Master of Physician Assistant Science Program and the postgraduate Master of Medical Science. The master’s program has consistently ranked among the top ten in U.S. News and World Report. Qualifications:
Send resume and references to: PA Program Director Search Position available immediately. AA/EOE. For more information visit www.francis.edu. The University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA), Physician Assistant Studies Program (http://www.panam.edu/dept/pasp), invites applications for Program Director. This is a full-time, tenure-track position located in Edinburg, in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. Responsibilities: The Program Director for the PASP at UTPA has general responsibility for the operation and development of the academic program. The Program Director is accountable to the Dean of the COHSHS of UTPA. The position is a tenure track, professor, associate professor or assistant professor rank, in accordance with the institutional HOP. The Program Director is responsible for the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development and general effectiveness of the PASP. The Program Director coordinates the activities of the medical director, and supervises the faculty and staff. Specific tasks are intended to provide assured leadership by:
Requirements: Program Director must be PA-C, with a Master’s degree in related field (doctorate preferred) or M.D. or D.O. Candidates must have teaching experience (didactic preferred) and administrative experience (2 years preferred). PA candidates must be NCCPA Board certified and hold or be eligible for Texas licensure. Physician candidates must be U.S. licensed and be board certified. Qualifications: Program Director’s qualifications include, but are not limited to:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vita, transcripts, and names and addresses of three professional references to: Dr. Bruce Reed, Interim Dean Successful candidates must provide original transcripts prior to hiring. For more information go to www.utpa.edu/humanresources/emopp.htm. “UTPA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.” Note: “This position is security-sensitive as defined by the
Texas Education Code 51.215 (c) and Texas Government Code 411.094
(a) (2).” The University of Wisconsin La Crosse-Gundersen Lutheran-Mayo PA Program 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 PA faculty as program director. 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 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 PA program is part of the UW-L
Department of Health Professions. All programs in the Department
of 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. Requirements:
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 address the applicant’s teaching, scholarship, and ability to work with others 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 need/accommodation to aid your participation in the hiring process, please contact committee above to make appropriate arrangements. South University Physician Assistant Program seeks applicants for a full-time (12-month appointment) academic faculty position for associate director of the physician assistant program. South University is a private university located in Savannah, Georgia. The PA program is part of South University’s School of Health Professions, which also houses the anesthesiology assistant and the physical therapy assistant programs. The School of Physician Assistant Studies is an established program, which emphasizes comprehensive competencies utilizing problem-based learning, evidence-based medicine, and diversity within its curriculum. Responsibilities include assisting the program director with ongoing
continuous program review and evaluation. This member of the academic
team will coordinate outcomes evaluation, admissions, faculty development,
teaching, and also serve as the academic advisor to assigned students. The successful candidate will be a certified physician assistant with excellent communication skills, proven leadership skills, a positive and collaborative approach to teaching, and a minimum of five years’ academic experience. Experience in outcomes and statistical evaluation is desirable. Previous teaching and/or administrative experience is desirable and a master’s degree or higher is required. Faculty members have the option of pursuing limited clinical practice, and participation in national and state PA associations is encouraged. South University offers an excellent benefits package. Please send
letter of interest and resume to: Roger Munderloh Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is currently accepting applications for two full-time (9 and 12 months) faculty positions in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies, Boston. In consultation with the PA program director, faculty coordinate and teach across the didactic and clinical curricula. Responsibilities will include teaching; scholarship and service activities; participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the master’s-level curriculum; developing course and lecture learning objectives; recruiting qualified student applicants; providing supervision and counsel to students; preparing and implementing grants and contracts; developing competencies required for successful passage of the NCCPA board examinations; serving as a small-group facilitator; and undertaking other duties, as assigned. The successful candidate will be a graduate of an accredited PA program, have current NCCPA certification, have a minimum of three years of clinical experience, and be eligible for Massachusetts state licensure. The candidate must demonstrate strong communication, time management, and organizational skills and have an ability to work both independently and as a team member. Master’s degree and higher education academic experience preferred. Faculty rank will be congruent with credentials. MCPHS offers leading edge educational programs that prepare students to succeed in contemporary health practice and related professions. MCPHS is located in the heart of Boston’s Longwood medical and academic area and is a member of the Colleges of the Fenway Consortium. MCPHS offers a competitive salary and excellent benefit package. For full consideration, go to http://www.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=2487 and send a CV and letter of interest. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled. The Medical University of Ohio at Toledo (MUOT) 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 12-month faculty position, which includes responsibilities for college and community service, scholarly activity, and opportunities for clinical practice. 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 the state of Ohio is required. 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 at either Bowling Green State University or the University of Toledo. Send a letter of interest, resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: PA Search Committee, Department of Physician Assistant Studies 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. Faculty Position South University announces an opening for a full-time,12-month PA
program faculty position for our master’s degree program in Savannah,
Georgia. Responsibilities include serving as the director of didactic
coordinator, teaching, administration, and student advising. The successful candidate must have at least five years’ clinical experience, current NCCPA certification, and a minimum of a master’s degree. Previous teaching, admissions, and administrative experience is preferred. Excellent communication and computer skills are necessary; creative and scholarly activity and other duties, as required. South University offers an excellent benefits package. Please send
letter of interest and resume to: Roger Munderloh The University of Colorado School of Medicine, Child Health Associate/Physician Assistant Program (CHA/PA Program) invites applications for a full-time faculty position. Appointment will be at the rank of instructor or at the rank appropriate to the experience of the applicant. Duties will include, but will not be limited to, serving as course director for the pediatric and adult clinical medicine courses; small group precepting; clinical precepting; evaluation of student progress; didactic, seminar, and clinical teaching; and other duties within the CHA/PA program. This position requires NCCPA certification, three years of clinical experience in primary care pediatrics or family medicine, and a master’s degree. Preferred, but not required, qualifications include clinical and didactic teaching experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills and computer ability are required. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on university benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at www.cu.edu/pbs/benefits. A letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references should be sent to Audrey Newman at the address below. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2005, and continue until the position is filled. Submit application materials to: The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. The Physician Assistant Studies Program (http://www.panam.edu/dept/pasp) in the College of Health Science and Human Services at the University of Texas Pan American (UTPA) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant/associate professor, beginning in fall 2006. We seek candidates who wish to contribute in the area of scholarly activity, research, curriculum development, and excellence in teaching. The Physician Assistant Studies Program (PASP) has an enrollment of 50 students per year, with the possibility of increasing to 60. The PASP is the only Texas PA program not located in a medical education center. UTPA has an enrollment of 17,000 students and is one of the fastest-growing Hispanic-serving institutions. The campus is situated in Edinburg, Texas — approximately 30 minutes from the Texas-Mexico border. Responsibilities include teaching, scholarly activity, professional service, and curriculum development. The preferred candidate will have earned a doctorate, show evidence of scholarship in the clinical sciences, and teaching excellence. Applicants with expertise in research methods and design are especially encouraged to apply. Prior experience in an academic setting and familiarity with physician assistants is preferred. The successful candidate will be encouraged to conduct and publish scholarly research and advise students academically and professionally. Physician assistant applicants are required to be NCCPA certified and hold a master’s degree. All candidates (PA, MD, or DO) must have a minimum of three years’ clinical experience. The successful applicant must be eligible for unrestricted Texas licensure. Evidence of published research is preferred. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vita, transcripts, and names and addresses of three professional references to: Bruce Reed, PhD, Interim Dean Successful candidates must provide original transcripts prior to hiring. For information go to www.utpa.edu/humanresources/emopp.htm. “UTPA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.” Note: “This position is security-sensitive as defined by the Texas Education Code 51.215 (c) and Texas Government Code 411.094 (a) (2).” |
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