Faculty Positions

Faculty positions are posted on the PAEA Web site as a free service to PAEA members. To place a position ad, please send ad copy as an MS Word attachment to Eileen Evans at eevans@paeaonline.org. Ad copy may be edited for style and length. Ads will run for approximately two months, unless programs notify us that positions have been filled. Please call (703) 548-5538, ext. 307, with questions.

 

PROGRAM DIRECTOR
University of the Cumberlands (A Developing PA Program)
Williamsburg, Kentucky

University of the Cumberlands, a Christian, liberal arts college in Williamsburg, Kentucky, seeks applications for a program director to shepherd the development and accreditation of a new physician assistant (PA) studies program. This 12-month, tenure-track position will be filled immediately for projected program implementation in 2009.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Three years’ experience teaching in a Physician Assistant program
• NCCPA certification
• Three years’ full-time Physician Assistant clinical practice
• Graduate degree in Physician Assistant Studies or a related degree.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Earned doctorate
• Experience as department chair or program director
• Experience in curriculum development and program design.

Position Responsibilities:

• Initial curriculum planning and development
• Preparation of program accreditation materials for ARC-PA and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• Coordination of faculty hiring, evaluation, and on-going professional development
• Coordination and continuous assessment of courses
• Coordination of program publicity
• Coordination of student recruitment, orientation, and retention
• Establishment and monitoring of clinical affiliation sites and agreements
• Teaching in area(s) of expertise
• Budget management

Salary/Rank: Commensurate with expertise and experience.

Application Process: Please send letter of application, resume, three letters of reference, and copies of transcripts to

Dr. Larry Cockrum, VPAA
University of the Cumberlands
6170 College Station Drive
Williamsburg, KY 40769

E-mail the same to lcockrum@ucumberlands.edu. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For additional information about the University, visit http://www.ucumberlands.edu or http://www.ucumberlands.edu/humanresources/jobs.html.

 

ACADEMIC COORDINATOR
Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY

Le Moyne College Department of Physician Assistant Studies is seeking a dynamic physician assistant (PA) with strong clinical skills to serve as the academic coordinator beginning on July 1. This is a 12-month administrative position with faculty appointment. Responsibilities include coordinating pre-clinical curriculum and teaching; scholarship and service are expected. 

Candidates must possess a master’s degree; be currently eligible for or have licensure as a PA in New York State; and have clinical, educational, and administrative experience. Review of applications will begin on April 1 and continue until the position is filled.

Please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statements of educational philosophy, and contact information for three references electronically to lemoynehr@lemoyne.edu with the subject line, “Physician Assistant.” For more information visit our Web site at www.lemoyne.edu.

Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and Jesuits to apply for employment.

 

FACULTY (Director of Didactic Education)
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, Tennessee — A Developing PA Program

Lincoln Memorial University invites applications for a physician assistant (PA) program faculty/director of didactic education. The position will involve teaching, evaluation, advisement, and mentoring of PA students in classroom, clinical, and other settings.

The person selected for this position will

• Have responsibility for the PA program curriculum design and implementation and for scheduling classes for the didactic portion of the program
• Work closely with the PA program and medical directors to ensure that appropriate instructors and lecturers are available
• Be responsible for qualitative and quantitative evaluation of students and instructors
• Work closely with basic science, core, and adjunct faculty

Faculty members will also participate in the admissions and selection process, program organization, evaluation, planning, administration, and management and assist in continuous review and analysis of the program’s effectiveness and in preparation for program assessment.

The position requires that applicants have graduated from an accredited PA training program, be certified by NCCPA, and have current licensure and/or eligibility for Tennessee licensure; possess a master’s degree in PA studies; have a minimum of two years’ full-time, clinical experience as a PA; have teaching experience in classroom and clinical settings, preferably in an institution of higher learning; have program administration or leadership experience.

A doctoral degree in a field related to medical science or education is preferred, as well as full-time experience as a faculty member in a PA training program.

Applicants should submit a cover letter that addresses relevant teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a copy of official transcripts to

Office of Human Resources
Attention Pamela Lester
Lincoln Memorial University
6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway
Harrogate, TN 37752; or send electronic submissions to pamela.lester@lmunet.edu.

Interested parties may make initial informational inquiries by contacting Michelle Heinan at (423) 869-6684 or michelle.heinan@lmunet.edu. However, no applicant may be considered for this position until the above materials are received and reviewed by the search committee. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

 

CLINICAL COORDINATOR
University of St. Francis
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico, is calling you. Join a first class team of faculty, dedicated adjuncts, and staff at the University of St. Francis Physician Assistant (PA) Program. The program has one clinical coordinator, and a second is being sought. The successful candidate for this faculty position will be responsible for ongoing site development, supervision, and off-site evaluation of clinical students as well as teaching, student advising, and committee work.

Minimal Qualifications: Master’s degree, graduation from an accredited PA program, NCCPA certification, two years’ full-time clinical experience, strong communication and computer skills, and a willingness to support the Franciscan values of the University. 

Preferred: Graduate degree in medicine, health science, public health, and/or health education; five years’ clinical experience as PA; experience in clinical administration.

The university offers a competitive salary and benefits package including 20 days’ vacation, five days’ professional development, and much more.

Albuquerque has been rated as one of the most livable cities in America. It is rich in multicultural opportunities, exciting outdoor activities, breathtaking scenery, a reasonable cost of living, and a thriving economy.

To apply: send cover letter and curriculum vitae to facultyemployment@stfrancis.edu or mail these to

The University of St. Francis
Office of Academic Affairs
500 Wilcox Street
Joliet, IL 60435
Phone: (800) 735-7500
www.stfrancis.edu

Review of applications begins immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE

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FACULTY (Director of Clinical Education)
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, Tennessee — A Developing PA Program

Lincoln Memorial University invites applications for a physician assistant (PA) program faculty/director of clinical education. The position will involve

• Teaching, evaluation, advisement, and mentoring of PA students in classroom, clinical, and other settings

• Responsibility for coordinating, identifying, and developing new clinical sites for PA students’ clinical rotations

• Visitations of clinical sites to oversee qualitative and quantitative evaluations of the preceptors and students

Faculty members will also participate in the admissions and selection process, in program organization, evaluation, planning, administration, and management and assist in continuous review and analysis of the program’s effectiveness and in preparation for program assessment.

The position requires that applicants have graduated from an accredited PA training program, be certified by NCCPA, and have current licensure and/or eligibility for Tennessee licensure; possess a master’s degree in PA studies; have a minimum of two years’ full-time, clinical experience as a PA; have teaching experience in classroom and clinical settings, preferably in an institution of higher learning; have program administration or leadership experience.

A doctoral degree in a field related to medical science or education is preferred, as well as full-time experience as a faculty member in a PA training program.

Applicants should submit a cover letter that addresses relevant teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a copy of official transcripts to

Office of Human Resources
Attention Pamela Lester
Lincoln Memorial University
6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway
Harrogate, TN 37752; or send electronic submissions to pamela.lester@lmunet.edu.

Interested parties may make initial informational inquiries by contacting Michelle Heinan at (423) 869-6684 or michelle.heinan@lmunet.edu. However, no applicant may be considered for this position until the above materials are received and reviewed by the search committee. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

 

FACULTY
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Physician Assistant (PA) Department in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and highly motivated individual to join our diverse faculty composed of certified physician assistants, physicians, and other health professionals.

Successful applicants must have current NCCPA certification and be eligible for licensure as a PA in the state of Florida; have a minimum of a master’s degree and a minimum of three years’ clinical experience. Preference will be given to doctorally prepared applicants with a record of excellence in teaching and academic administration. The academic rank of assistant professor is the initial appointment for a faculty member who doesn’t meet the requirements for higher rank.

Located in Fort Lauderdale, NSU is the largest private, not-for-profit, educational institution in Florida and the sixth largest in the United States, with 15 academic centers and schools specializing in medicine/health, dentistry, law, oceanography, business, computer and information science, social and systemic studies, education, and psychology. Visiting www.nova.edu will provide significant information about NSU and the area.

The health professions division is housed in a state-of-the-art complex with degree programs in osteopathic medicine, physician assistant, anesthesia assistant, pharmacy, optometry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, audiology, nursing, vascular sonography, public health, dentistry, and medical sciences. Please visit our Web site at www.nova.edu/pa to learn more about our program.

This new position is open now, and applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Nova Southeastern University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Send letter of intent and curriculum vitae to

Morton A. Diamond, MD, Medical Director
Chair, Faculty Search Committee
Physician Assistant Department
3200 S. University Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2018

 

FACULTY
South University
Savannah, Georgia

Established in 1899, South University, located in historic Savannah, Georgia, invites applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position in its Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies.

The South University PA Program began in 1998 and will graduate its ninth class in June 2008. The program is 27 months in length and enrolls approximately 65 students each year.
The department, comprised of an energetic team of educators and PA professionals, seeks a colleague to function in a dynamic team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record in PA education and clinical practice. The candidate should also possess a commitment to continuing professional development and scholarly work.

The Savannah campus is located just a few minutes from the city’s vibrant historic district and the beaches of Tybee Island. Considered one of the most beautiful cities in America, Savannah has a variety of opportunities for working professionals and families, including numerous outdoor activities, cultural festivals, and events throughout the year.

Job Responsibilities:

• Small group facilitation
• Participation in admissions decisions
• Classroom teaching in areas of expertise/interest
• Clinical site evaluation and monitoring
• Ongoing program evaluation and accreditation

Minimum Requirements:

• Current NCCPA certification
• Master’s degree in relevant field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Eligibility for Georgia license

 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), and more is offered.

Please e-mail cover letter and curriculum vitae to

Roger Munderloh
South University
Staffing Administrator
709 Mall Blvd.
Savannah, GA 31406
E-mail: rmunderloh@southuniversity.edu
Web: Please click on this link.

 

FACULTY
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, Maryland

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites resumes for a full-time, 12-month position with benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities: Classroom instruction of entry-level physician assistant (PA) classes; clinical site visits, conduct personal research; mentor student research, advise students; participate in small outreach information dissemination activities within the community; and serve on school and university committees. Faculty member will be involved in academic and clinical programming, which routinely evaluates student learning outcomes within the curriculum. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. An advanced degree is required for appointment at the assistant or associate professor level. Clinical experience and current NCCPA certification as a PA are necessary. Prior teaching experience at the university level will be considered an asset.

Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, current resume, and three letters of professional recommendations sent directly by reference to

Department of Human Resources
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD 21853-1299
E-mail: mvames@umes.edu
Fax: (410) 621-2222

UMES is an EEO/AA employer. The successful applicant must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

FACULTY
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, Michigan

The University of Detroit Mercy is seeking a creative and dynamic person for a faculty position in the clinical phase of our graduate-level educational program. Responsibilities include engaging in clinical teaching and student evaluation with preceptors, continually assessing and enhancing the curriculum and other clinical year experiences, remediating students, identifying and developing community resources for clinical experiences, acting as a professional role model, and participating as needed in the day-to-day operation of the program. The candidate will have opportunity for clinical practice, as well.

The successful candidate will have a master's degree, two years of clinical practice experience, and PA certification. Teaching experience is preferred. Salary is commensurate with teaching experience. Excellent benefits.

The University of Detroit Mercy, Michigan's largest, most comprehensive, private university, is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. The university seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the university’s mission, diversity, and the excellence of its academic community.

The University of Detroit Mercy is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer with a diverse faculty and student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.

Please send cover letter and CV (e-mail preferred) to

Debra Knight, PA-C
Chair, Search Committee
University of Detroit Mercy
Physician Assistant Program
4001 W McNichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48221-3038
E-mail: knighted@udmercy.edu
Phone: (313) 993- 2474
Fax (313) 993-1271

 

FACULTY
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Manchester, New Hampshire

The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), Manchester, New Hampshire, campus, located in downtown Manchester, offers leading edge educational programs that prepare students to succeed in contemporary health practice and related professions. We currently seek an innovative educator to serve as a full-time faculty member within the physician assistant (PA) studies program.
  
The individual will participate in teaching and coordinating across all didactic courses in the PA studies curriculum. Responsibilities include engaging in teaching, scholarship, and service activities; participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum; participating in the development of learning experiences; developing learning objectives; recruiting qualified applicants; providing supervision and advising to students; serving as small-group facilitator; and other duties as requested. Candidates should have an interest in learner-centered graduate education, in engaging students to share in their responsibility for learning, in educating and promoting future PAs, and in working well as an integrated team member. Faculty will work one day weekly in a clinical position, and faculty rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include NCCPA certification; eligibility for New Hampshire license; minimum of three years' full-time PA clinical practice experience; a graduate degree in PA studies or a related field is strongly preferred. Consideration will be given to applicants in the process of completing a master's degree and who have prior teaching experience.

Preferred qualifications include: an earned doctoral degree or progress toward a doctoral degree; prior experience in PA education; prior experience with curriculum development; experience using technology to enhance learning; demonstrated excellent communication, time management, and organization skills; ability to work independently and as a team member; and commitment to maintaining high professional standards.

MCPHS offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. To access a full job description and to apply, click on http://jobs.mcphs.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50648 or go to http://jobs.mcphs.edu; click on Search Positions and enter posting number, 0400259. Please attach curriculum vitae or resume, a cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who would enrich the college’s diversity are welcome to apply.

 

FACULTY
York College, CUNY
New York City, New York

Come be a part of an exciting, young PA program in New York City!

York College/CUNY Physician Assistant (PA) Program has an opening for a full-time, tenure track faculty position:

Located in Queens County, the most diverse borough in the world, we are known as “the United Nations of PA programs.” With a focus on urban medicine, the York College PA Program is committed to increasing representation of racial and ethnic minorities in the profession. We are fortunate to enjoy strong support from the community, which shares our desire to graduate competent PAs who will return to serve this community’s health needs.

If you share this vision, perhaps you would like to join our dynamic faculty in shaping this relatively new program. We graduated our first class in 2006 and have recently achieved full ARC-PA accreditation. We seek either a PA candidate with a master’s degree and licensure (or eligibility for licensure) in New York State and NCCPA certification or a licensed physician. A minimum of three years’ clinical experience and two years of teaching or clinical preceptor experience is also required.
Salary competitive and is commensurate with qualifications
For more information, please contact

Emily Davidson, (718) 262-2848, davidson@york.cuny.edu; or Robert Brugna, (718) 262-2823, rbrugna@york.cuny.edu.

 

FACULTY
Mount Union College
Alliance, Ohio (A Developing PA Program)

Join Mount Union College and be part of an energized faculty who embrace collegiality and academic excellence. Applications are being accepted for program faculty, who will be charged with the development and implementation of a new PA program. Initial efforts will include working through ARC-PA accreditation, admitting the first class, and providing support for all aspects of program development and implementation.

The PA program will have a 24-month curriculum involving a 12-month didactic phase and a 12-month clinical phase. The inaugural class matriculates in May 2009. Responsibilities include classroom and laboratory instruction, advisement, assistance in program evaluation, facilitation of small groups, scholarly activity, and committee involvement. Clinical release time is also available. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience.

Qualifications: Applicants must have

1. Graduated from an ARC-PA–accredited PA program

2. Maintained current NCCPA certification

3. Minimum of a master’s degree from an accredited university/college

4. Minimum of three years' full-time clinical experience as a PA

5. Eligibility for Ohio State licensure

6. Experience in didactic instruction in a PA program strongly preferred

7. Strong commitment to fulfill the mission of the PA program and Mount Union College

Position Available: Immediately

Descriptive Information: Mount Union College (www.muc.edu), founded in 1846, is an accredited, four-year, residential, coeducational, liberal arts college with 128 full-time faculty members and more than 2,200 students, including minority and international students. Eighty-three percent of the faculty hold terminal degrees. Relationships between the faculty and students are close and constructive. The college is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and emphasizes the total educational growth and development of students: intellectual, moral, spiritual, and social. Facilities are modern, the campus is pleasant, and the college has well-rounded cultural and social programs. The college's endowment is valued in excess of $120 million. Relations with the City of Alliance (population 25,000), in which Mount Union is located, are excellent. Alliance is located near Canton, Akron, and Youngstown and is approximately 60 miles southeast of Cleveland and 75 miles northwest of Pittsburgh.

For further information or to apply, send letter of application, CV, and the names and phone numbers of three current references to

Human Resources Office
Physician Assistant Faculty Search
Sharon Luke, MSHS, PA-C
Director of Physician Assistant Studies
Mount Union College
972 Clark Avenue
Alliance, OH 44601

Consideration of applicants will begin immediately. Materials may be sent electronically with “PA Faculty Search” in the subject line to lukesl@muc.edu.

 

FACULTY
University of Oklahoma–Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) Program in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is accepting applications for a new full-time faculty position.

Responsibilities include teaching, scholarship, and service within the Department of Family Medicine, which includes didactic and clinical instruction, assessment of student progress, curricular and administrative activities, recruitment and applicant interviews, and the provision of clinical services one day per week at the OU Family Medicine Clinic.

Qualifications: Applicants must possess a master’s degree; doctoral preparation and degree desired, but not required. Applicant must be a graduate of a nationally accredited PA program, possess national certification, and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Oklahoma. Applicants should also have a minimum of three years of clinical practice experience and three years of responsibility in education. Ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a complex, diverse, multicultural environment is required. We are seeking individuals who desire to actively improve the health status of underserved communities through education and clinical experience.

Please send CV, letter of interest, and three references to

Cynthia Pentz, EdD, PA-C
Program Director
Physician Assistant Program
The University of Oklahoma-Tulsa
School of Community Medicine
4502 East 41st
Tulsa, OK 74135
(918) 660-3848
E-mail: Cynthia-pentz@ouhsc.edu
Visit our Web page at: http://tulsa.ou.edu/pa/index.htm

OUHSC is an equal opportunity institution.

 

FACULTY
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Clearfield Branch Campus
Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania (LHUP) invites applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position (at the level of assistant professor) in its fully accredited master’s-level physician assistant (PA) program beginning with the summer semester, 2008. Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

The location of this position is the LHUP Clearfield Branch Campus, located in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, with limited responsibilities on the LHUP main campus in Lock Haven.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversight of teaching activities at the remote campus location

• Team-teaching components of a modularly formatted program

• Assisting the program director in ongoing program development, evaluation, and accreditation

• Assisting the clinical coordinator with evaluation of clinical year students

• Assisting the academic coordinator with curriculum development

• Participating in service learning projects

• Providing counseling and administrative support to students

• Participating in program, college, and university committee assignments

• Participating in the distance education environment between the LHUP main and branch campuses

• Possible instruction at the Lock Haven University main campus

• Participating in additional duties, as assigned by the program director

• Participating in clinical site visits.

Qualifications: A master’s degree and NCCPA certification with two years’ clinical experience in the primary care emphasis of the program; rural experience in PA education with prior teaching experience is preferred, as is knowledge of service learning and computer-assisted or distance education.

The successful candidate must be able to communicate and/or perform well in an interview or teaching demonstration and will also have to complete a background investigation as a condition of employment.

A completed LHUP Application for Employment, letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and three letters of reference are to be directed to

Walter Eisenhauer, MEd, MMSc, PA-C
PA Program
Health Professions Building 217
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, PA 17745

How to Apply: For full consideration, applications must be received by April 15. An LHUP Application for Employment MUST be submitted with application materials for full consideration. Official transcripts are required at the time of an on-campus interview.

LHU is profoundly dedicated to cultural diversity and supports the integration of diverse and international perspectives within the working and learning environment. LHUP is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and encourages applications from people of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Our Web site address is www.lhup.edu.

 

FACULTY
Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania

The physician assistant (PA) program is seeking a clinically experienced and team oriented PA to become a full-time core faculty member in our developing program. Responsibilities include participation in admissions, student teaching, evaluation, remediation, program evaluation, accreditation, clinical site visits, and other program activities.

Tenure track or clinical faculty appointments are both available.

Minimal qualifications include: graduation from an accredited PA program, current NCCPA certification with current licensure (or eligibility for licensure) in Pennsylvania, minimum two years’ PA clinical experience, and excellent oral, written, organizational, and computer skills. Preference is given to candidates with a master’s or doctoral degree and previous teaching and administrative skills, but all interested individuals are encouraged to apply.

Our state-of-the art academic, research, and student facilities are located on a beautifully landscaped campus in Elkins Park, a suburb outside the city of Philadelphia. The PA program at PCO has received ARC-PA provisional accreditation. The PA program will be housed within a new college of health professions. An application to the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a name and status change from PCO to university status (name pending approval) is in progress.

Our second entering class will matriculate in fall 2008.

The salary will be commensurate with qualifications. A generous benefits package is offered. Strong candidates will be invited to the campus for an interview. Please send a letter of interest, CV, and names and contact information (e-mail and telephone numbers) for three professional references to

George Bottomley, DVM, PA-C, Chair
Search Committee
Director, Physician Assistant Program
8360 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027-1598
E-mail: Gbottomley@pco.edu
Phone: (215) 780-1519

 

FACULTY
South College
Knoxville, Tennessee

The South College School of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies in Knoxville, Tennessee, is currently seeking an outstanding faculty candidate to join its team of experienced educators. This is a full time (12-month appointment) with weekly clinical release time and presents a rare opportunity for faculty to be involved in a lifelong learning educational track for PAs. We focus on our core faculty team, a close knit group of educators striving for excellence. We are interested only in those who have a passion for working in a team environment and the ability to empower a diverse group of graduate adults. We have 6 FTE faculty and 4 PTFE medical directors. The successful candidate will have demonstrated organizational skills and previous experience in an academic setting as an adjunct faculty member. We are in need of candidates who think outside the box; we want to engage creative minds to focus on continuous educational excellence.

Our home in Knoxville, Tennessee, has been voted one of the top five metro areas in the country by Forbes magazine for business, education, cost of living, and job growth. Best fishing, BBQ, and music in the Southeast. Housing is excellent.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assisting with the implementation of didactic and clinical course work for the PA program

2. Assisting a variety of adjunct faculty with informed clinical expertise, humanistic attitudes, and the ability to master clinical learning, both in the classroom and the clinical learning site

3. Teaching, mentoring, and developing scholarly activities for students and self

4. Marketing school to health care community by assisting with clinical visits

5. Maintaining scholarly activities through an active professional development program

6. Taking the opportunity to have release time for clinical work or research

7. Assisting with didactic course coordination, lecturing, clinical lab instruction, student recruitment, committee participation, student advising, quality-assessment activities, and other administrative duties; assisting with high fidelity simulation laboratory

8. Sharing ongoing clinical site development with core faculty by assisting with student assignment, coordination of clinical faculty, student site visitation, interfacing with clinical preceptors, student advising, and general supervision of the learning experience at clinical sites
   

Faculty Qualifications:

1. A minimum of 2-3 years’ clinical experience, current NCCPA certification, and ability to be a licensed provider in Tennessee

2. A history of clinical teaching or academic instruction as an adjunct or core faculty member

3. A minimum of a academic graduate degree in a health sciences area, higher education, or a related field of study

4. Documented strong written and oral communication skills and advanced computer skills, especially in Power Point and the use of PDAs

5. A strong sense of humor, organizational capacity, and the ability to work well in a team environment and learn from experienced faculty

Rank and Salary: Competitive salary and rank commensurate with experience.

Effective Date: ASAP until position is filled.

Application Materials Required: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send 1) letter of application addressing qualifications, personal characteristics, and responsibilities; 2) curriculum vitae; and 3) three professional letters of recommendation to

Search Committee, School of Physician Assistant Studies
South College
3904 Lonas Drive
Knoxville, TN 37909

 

FACULTY
Texas Tech University
Midland, Texas

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Allied Health Sciences welcomes applications for a full-time (12-month appointment) faculty position. Responsibilities include but are not limited to classroom and clinical curriculum delivery. Minimum requirements include a current, unrestricted license as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners or eligibility for licensure, a minimum of three years’ clinical experience as a PA, a master's degree or higher in a related field, and certification as a PA by the NCCPA. Teaching experience in a PA program is desirable.

The TTUHSC PA Program is a 27-month, master’s-level curriculum and is accredited by the ARC-PA. The campus is located in Midland, Texas, in a state-of-the-art facility.

TTUHSC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.

Send a letter of application and curriculum vitae to

Elvin E. Maxwell, PA-C, MA, MPAS
TTUHSC Physician Assistant Program
3600 N Garfield
Midland, TX 79705
Phone: (432) 620-9905
Fax: (432) 620-8605
E-mail: ed.maxwell@ttuhsc.edu

 

FACULTY
University of Texas Southwest Medical Center
Dallas, Texas

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies is seeking a full-time faculty member. Responsibilities include a combination of didactic and clinical teaching and service, oversight of converting and/or developing hybrid Web-based curricula, graduate project advising, admissions activities, and assigned committee participation. Candidates with doctoral degrees from regionally-accredited institutions will be eligible for appointment to the tenure accruing track.

Minimum qualifications include an earned master’s (or higher) degree from a regionally-accredited institution, current NCCPA certification, eligibility for Texas PA licensure, and at least two years of full-time clinical experience. Prior experience with distance education platforms and a working knowledge of Blackboard® and multimedia educational content development is preferred. Interested candidates should send a CV and letter of interest to

P. Eugene Jones, PhD, PA-C
Chairman, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Suite V4.114
Dallas, TX 75390-9090
Phone: (214) 648-1701
Fax: (214) 648-1003.
E-mail: Eugene.Jones@UTSouthwestern.edu

UT Southwestern Medical Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

FACULTY
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Roanoke, Virginia

The Jefferson College of Health Sciences has an immediate opening for a full-time faculty member. The program has expanded its class size from 30 to 40 students and is moving to the master’s degree. The new position will help facilitate this transition. The ideal candidate will have experience in physician assistant (PA) education, clinical practice, and scholarly activities. We will consider candidates with no teaching experience, provided they have precepted PA students in the past. We look for individuals who function well in a team environment. As a member of the core faculty, the responsibilities will include but will not be limited to teaching, small group instruction, planning, evaluation of student progress, and admissions. A major focus of this position will be the development and implementation of our graduate-level educational program.

Qualifications include current NCCPA certification, licensure or eligibility for Virginia licensure, and clinical/teaching experience, as indicated above. Applicants should possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills. Applicants should have a master’s degree; a doctoral degree or significant work on a doctoral degree is preferred.

Faculty rank at the level of assistant or associate professor will be conferred commensurate with qualifications. The position allows for one day of clinical/research/advanced education a week.

The Jefferson College of Health Sciences in Roanoke is a small college dedicated to the health professions. We enjoy a strong affiliation with Carilion Clinic, which has a large and respected medical education and residency program. Roanoke is a beautiful city nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains that enjoys an abundance of cultural and recreational activities and is consistently ranked as one of the best places in America to live and work. Excellent pay and benefit package including 401(k) and pension plan.

Join our growing faculty in this beautiful part of the country. Roanoke is consistently recognized for its high quality of life.

“One of the top ten places in America to raise a family”
— Parenting Magazine
"Schools among the best in the nation"
— Virginia Department of Education
“[Third] 3rd best small Southern city to live”
 — Money Magazine
“Among the top 20 for quality of life”
— University of Kentucky
"Most affordable housing market in Virginia"
— National Assoc. of Home Builders
“One of the ten healthiest places to live” 
— Kiplinger’s Magazine                                  

In addition to the excellent quality of life for you and your family, consider:

• Highly motivated students.
• Strong administrative support. (The Dean of Academic and Student Services is a PA!)
• Part of a top “100 Hospital System” (Carilion Clinic)
• Part of teaching hospital system that includes family practice, internal medicine, Ob/Gyn, and psychiatry residency programs
• Community health focus with three consecutive HRSA PA Training grants

Call or e-mail Wilton Kennedy, program director, for more information at (540) 985-4016 or wkennedy@jchs.edu; or apply online at this link.

Check out www.roanokeva.gov for more information.

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FACULTY
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse–Gundersen–Mayo
La Crosse, Wisconsin

Enjoy working within two world-class medical institutions and join the faculty at a highly rated midwestern university while living and recreating in the picturesque Seven Rivers Region of western Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota.

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse – Gundersen – Mayo (UW-L – Gundersen – Mayo) Physician Assistant (PA) Program, based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, invites qualified and interested persons to apply for either or both of the half-time, 12-month, non-tenure track faculty positions of clinical education coordinator and/or assistant/associate clinical professor, to begin as soon as possible. As instructional academic staff appointments, both positions are eligible for career promotion and progression.

Clinical Education Coordinator (Position A)

Responsibilities include oversight of the clinical education phase of the program, including:

• Coordination with Mayo and Gundersen Lutheran medical education coordinators
• Scheduling and evaluation of clinical training sites
• Evaluation of student learning and progress
• Clinical preceptor faculty development and support
• Monitoring and maintaining the record-keeping systems for clinical rotations
• Clinical curricular revisions and development
• Updating and revision of learning objectives, written exams, and student evaluation methods
• Recruitment of new clinical training sites with an open mind toward expansion of the program
• Advising students through PA educational process
• Classroom instruction within the preclinical year
• Participation in all aspects of student education, curricular redesign, and maintenance of program accreditation
• Active engagement as vital member of team-oriented faculty

Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor (Position B)

Responsibilities include student instruction and evaluation, primarily in the preclinical phase of the program, including:

• Classroom instruction as both lead teacher and adjunct instructor as determined by program director
• Evaluation of student learning and progress
• Advising students through PA educational process
• Participation in the student recruitment, selection, and admission processes
• Participation in all aspects of student evaluation, curricular redesign, and maintenance of program accreditation
• Active engagement as vital member of team-oriented faculty

Candidates must hold either current NCCPA certification and be eligible for Wisconsin State licensure or possess an advanced medical degree (i.e., MD/DO). At a minimum, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and have completed at least one full year of clinical practice by the start date. Both positions require frequent and professional interaction with health care administrators, physicians, educators, and administrative personnel. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Prior teaching and clinical experience will enhance the candidate’s application, though all interested parties with a demonstrated interest and willingness to teach are invited to apply.

The UW-L – Gundersen – Mayo PA Program is a tri-partnership with the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation, and the Mayo School of Health Related Sciences. The program is an accredited 24-month, master’s degree PA program. Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience, provides excellent benefits, and offers the opportunity to continue clinical practice.

Interested individuals may contact

Edward J. Malone III, MD
Chair, Search & Screen Committee, PA Program Director
UW-L – Gundersen – Mayo PA Program
1725 State Street
4046 Health Science Center
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: (608) 785-6623

To apply, send letter (or e-mail) of interest, curriculum vitae, and names with contact information of three references. Please designate position number in all correspondence: Position 09H-P01A — Clinical Education Coordinator; and/or Position 09H-P01B — Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor. All materials may be submitted via e-mail (salow.shau@uwlax.edu) or fax (608) 785-8460 to accelerate processing, which is preferred.

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 our hiring process, please contact the committee chair above to make appropriate arrangements.

Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, UW-La Crosse does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.