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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 eevans@apap.org, 703/836-2272, ext. 3415. Ads will run in two consecutive issues of the APAP Update, unless you indicate that the position has been filled. Program Director — Medical University of South Carolina Program Director — Northeastern University Program Director — Saint Francis University Program Director — University of Texas-Pan American Associate Director — South University Clinical Coordinator — Methodist College Clinical Coordinator — Quinnipiac University Faculty — Rosalind Franklin University 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).” 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 Methodist College announces an opening for a full-time clinical coordinator for its master’s-level PA program. Responsibilities involve all aspects of the clinical year and include site and preceptor evaluations, student evaluations, some administrative responsibilities, teaching assignments, and acting as liaison to preceptors, students, and faculty. Minimum requirements include NCCPA certification, three years’ clinical experience, Master’s degree in a related field, and eligibility for licensure in North Carolina. Teaching experience in a PA program is desirable. Send letter of interest, CV, and the names of three references to: Search Committee Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Physician Assistant Program in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut, invites applications for a tenure-track clinical coordinator position, beginning late spring 2006. This position answers directly to the program director and is responsible for the second-year students during the clinical phase of their training. Experience in PA education is desirable. Successful candidates will be expected to identify, develop, schedule, and visit clinical rotation sites. They will function as liaisons/coordinators for preceptors, serve as student advisors, monitor student performance, and identify and address issues that may arise. In addition, candidates will be expected to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels, participate in PA program and university committee work, as well as maintain clinical practice hours. Qualifications for this position include graduation from an accredited physician assistant program, a minimum of an earned master’s degree, proven teaching experience, current clinical experience, and NCCPA certification and eligibility for licensure in the State of Connecticut. Interested individuals should send (e-mail preferred) their CV, a concise statement of teaching philosophy and educational interests, and three letters of recommendation to: Cynthia Booth Lord, MHS, PA-C Consideration of candidates will begin December 15 and continue until position is filled. Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the university community. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Physician Assistant Department has an opening for a core faculty member. We are seeking an individual who enjoys working directly with PA students and who is enthusiastic about teaching clinical medicine. This position offers wonderful opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching, research, and clinical practice with an outstanding faculty, both in the department and within the university. Our suburban campus offers easy access to all that Chicago has to offer. We have new office and teaching facilities and state of the art resources. Visit the University Web site at www.rosalindfranklin.edu for more information. Job Title: Physician Assistant Faculty (Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, commensurate with experience) Qualifications: The candidate should be a NCCPA-certified PA with clinical experience as a practicing PA. Previous teaching experience is desired, but not essential, if clinical experience is very strong. An enthusiastic and personable manner and a strong desire to facilitate and promote PA education is imperative. Master’s degree or higher preferred, but current enrollment or willingness to earn a Master’s shortly after being hired is satisfactory. Salary and Benefits: Twelve-month, tenure-track position. Salary commensurate with experience. Faculty are encouraged to maintain their clinical skills, and arrangements will be made to accommodate this. Complete benefits package includes health insurance, disability insurance, outstanding retirement package, four weeks vacation, paid CME (for one national and one state meeting per year), and compensation for state licensing fees and professional dues. Job Responsibilities: PA faculty will work as a team member with the PA program chair and other faculty and staff. The faculty member will be primarily responsible for lecturing in the general medicine curriculum and will also assist with laboratory classes and sessions such as clinical skills. This would include updating course content, as guided by the academic coordinator; establishing behavioral and psychomotor objectives for course performance; and conveying information to the student through lecture and demonstration. This position would also entail student evaluation and include preparing, administering, and scoring laboratory performance and written examinations; observing student laboratory performance and providing immediate feedback; and monitoring and appraising student training performance results. Other Responsibilities: Advising students and their research projects; individual research; chairing, participation, attendance on committees, as assigned, at departmental, school, and university levels. For more information, contact Program Director, Patrick Knott, or send a letter of application and CV to: Patrick Knott, PhD, PA-C Rosalind Franklin University is a private institution accepting both in state and out-of-state students. The Physician Assistant Program offers up to 60 students per year the opportunity to enroll in the Master of Science Program in Physician Assistant Practice. It is the policy of the University not to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or age in admissions or employment or in any programs or activities. It is the University's intent to comply with applicable statutes and regulations, including Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Both prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities by mandating a provision of reasonable accommodations to make programs and activities accessible to qualified disabled individuals. There are natural and legal limitations to what services can be provided. It is the University's goal to assist students in developing their potentials in light of what is feasible and reasonable under the law. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Compliance, 3333 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064, (847)578-8308. 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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