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January Faculty PositionsFaculty positions are posted in PAEA Networker 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, (703) 548-5538, ext. 307. Ad copy may be edited for style and length. Ads will run in two consecutive issues of PAEA Networker, unless programs notify us that positions have been filled. PROGRAM DIRECTOR The Child Health Associate/Physician Assistant Program (CHA/PA program) invites applications for program director with a full-time faculty position in the Department of Pediatrics. Appointment will be at a level appropriate to the experience of the applicant. This three-year academic program has an outstanding reputation including award winning curricula in problem-based learning, disabilities, and evidence-based medicine. Duties will include but will not be limited to responsibility for the organization, administration, continuous review and analysis of, planning for, and ongoing development of the program. The director will supervise faculty and staff and will participate in small group teaching, clinical precepting, evaluation of student progress, and other duties within the CHA/PA program. The director represents the program as a section head within the Department of Pediatrics and reports directly to the chair. This position requires either
Additional requirements include experience in clinical care and teaching, along with excellent communication skills and basic computer skills. A record of scholarly work is preferred. 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.uchsc.edu/pbs. A letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references should be sent to the address listed below. Review of applications began February 20, 2006. We are seeking additional applications and the search will continue until the position is filled. Submit application materials to Audrey Newman, CHA/PA Program The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. ACADEMIC COORDINATOR The academic coordinator position for the Hofstra University Physician Assistant Studies Program is a full-time administrative position with teaching responsibilities. Responsible to the program director, the academic coordinator will manage and supervise all aspects of the four-semester didactic phase of the program. These include but are not limited to developing teaching schedules, teaching assignments, loads for faculty, peer teaching evaluations, and course/teacher ratings. Additional responsibilities include service on program and university committees, student counseling, curriculum development, and program evaluation. Qualifications: NCCPA certification, minimum of three years of teaching experience (clinical or classroom), three years of clinical experience, and competency in information technology. A bachelor’s degree is required, and a master’s degree is preferred. Hofstra University is a private, nonsectarian, co-educational institution located 25 miles east of New York City. Further information regarding the university is available at www.hofstra.edu. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired. Applications, including cover letter, resume, and a statement on your teaching philosophy and goals should be sent to Physician Assistant Studies Program Hofstra University is an Equal Opportunity Employer CLINICAL COORDINATOR The Arcadia University PA Program is now accepting applications for the position of clinical coordinator to staff the new satellite program to be based in Christiana, Delaware. The first class for this site will enter in May 2007. This faculty member will work in collaboration with the program director and other faculty to ensure quality instruction in both the academic and clinical phases of the program. The position involves a combination of scheduling and coordination of lectures, clinical rotations, classroom teaching, clinical lab instruction, clinical site visits, program development, research, and the opportunity for clinical practice. Arcadia University, located in suburban Philadelphia, is currently celebrating its 153rd anniversary. For the seventh consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has placed Arcadia in the top tier among regional universities in the North. The Arcadia PA program started in 1996 as a master’s-level program. The program offers two- and three-year tracks with an option for a dual degree in public health or health education. Arcadia University is widely recognized as a leader in international studies, with students from the PA program having completed rotations in 15 different countries. Graduates have consistently excelled on their national board examinations, scoring among the top ten percent of programs in the country. There is extensive use of technology in the program, with the incorporation of a wireless Internet system. All students receive a laptop computer. The successful candidate will have current PA national certification and an earned master's degree; a doctoral degree or the willingness to pursue one is preferred. In addition, a combination of five years of clinical and/or teaching experience is also required. This is a full-time, 12-month faculty position with salary; rank is commensurate with qualifications. A generous benefits package includes; health/dental/disability insurance, an employer-paid retirement program, tuition benefits for the employee and family members, and attendance at annual conferences, as well as other university benefits. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Arcadia University is an AA/EOE. Please mail or fax your CV to the address below. Michael S. Dryer, DrPH, PA-C FACULTY POSITION The Child Health Associate/Physician Assistant Program (CHA/PA program) at the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center invites applications for a full-time faculty position. Appointment will be at the rank of instructor or appropriate to the experience of the applicant. Duties will include but will not be limited to serving as course director for the problem-based learning and women’s health courses; organizing workshops; participating in small group precepting; clinical precepting; evaluating 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, 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 the address listed below. Review of applications began on August 7, 2006, and will continue until the position is filled. Submit application materials to Audrey Newman, CHA/PA Program The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. FACULTY POSITION The University of North Dakota (UND) PA program is recruiting for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Family & Community Medicine in the School of Medicine & Health Sciences. The UND PA program is a 37-year-old, fully accredited program offering a master’s degree. Responsibilities include:
Excellent employee benefits and supportive working environment. UND is an EO/AA employer. Forward a letter of interest, CV, and three references to Mary Ann Laxen, MAB, PA-C, Director FACULTY POSITION Le Moyne College is seeking a dynamic assistant professor (tenure track) or assistant coordinator (non-tenure track), based on credentials, to teach clinical medicine, physical diagnosis, pharmacology, evidence-based medicine, and/or other physician assistant courses. This is a 10- or 12-month position within the Department of Physician Assistant Studies, beginning August 2007. Applicant must have clinical experience; previous educational experience is recommended. The applicant should have current or be eligible for licensure or certification in New York State. Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society. The Le Moyne College Physician Assistant Program is dedicated to the education of students to become competent, caring, compassionate, and ethical providers of health care services with the supervision of a licensed physician. The program seeks to instill in each individual the desire to pursue a lifelong commitment to promote excellence in the delivery of patient care through continual self-assessment and the advancement of one’s medical skills and knowledge. The Le Moyne College PA Program was established in 1996; it became a full department in 2005 and a graduate program that granted an MS degree in 2006. PANCE pass rates have been above the national average, with 100% the norm. The program uses problem-based learning, supplemented by and coordinated with lectures, seminars, laboratory sessions, and other activities to provide students with an opportunity to develop a strong knowledge base and applied clinical skills. Applications should be submitted electronically. Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Send a letter of interest, a current CV, statements of teaching philosophy, contact information, and three references from individuals who will be able to assess the applicant’s teaching, service, scholarship, and team skills to lemoynehr@lemoyne.edu (Subject line: Physician Assistant: attention, Le Moyne College Le Moyne College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The college does not discriminate against students, faculty, staff or other beneficiaries on the basis of race, color, gender, creed, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin in admission to, or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Women, persons of color, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. FACULTY POSITION Mercy College Graduate Program in Physician Assistant Studies is accepting applications for a full-time faculty position. The college’s program is a dual degree program: students enter with at least 90 credits and receive BS and MS degrees upon completion. The program employs the biopsychosocial model of medical training in which behavioral medicine and public health are emphasized. This position is half didactic and half clinical. The faculty member will teach two-three classes per year (three semesters) and work with the present clinical coordinator to facilitate clinical rotations and teach clinical students. The position is full time for 12 months. Tenure is an option for qualified faculty. The PA program is a part of the Division of Health Professions, which includes graduate programs in PT, OT, nursing, and communication disorders. Qualified applicants will have current NCCPA certification and clinical experience. Teaching experience is very desirable. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of intent and CV to Theresa V. Horvath, PA-C, MPH FACULTY POSITION (Full-Time Lecturer; Course Coordinator/Chair) The MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant program at the University of Washington seeks a full-time faculty member at its Seattle campus. Join an enthusiastic, stable faculty dedicated to preparing PAs to improve health care and advance the profession. Faculty duties include teaching, coordinating or chairing at least one course, advising students, clinical site visits, admissions work, and scholarly activity. Teaching experience, in either a classroom or clinical setting, is required. A master’s degree, current NCCPA certification, and two years of clinical experience are also required. Experience in emergency medicine, surgery, inpatient or related fields is preferred. This is a non-tenure track appointment, renewable annually, at the faculty rank of lecturer. The appointment will open in January 2007; review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Faculty enjoy a generous benefits package. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. To apply send a CV and three letters of reference to Keren H. Wick, PhD FACULTY POSITION (
Lecturer, Course Coordinator/Chair
) The MEDEX Northwest PA program at the University of Washington seeks a faculty member at its Yakima campus — FTE negotiable. Join an enthusiastic, stable faculty dedicated to preparing PAs to improve health care and advance the profession. Faculty duties include teaching, coordinating or chairing at least one course, advising students, admissions work, and scholarly activity. Teaching experience, in either a classroom or clinical setting, is required. A master’s degree, current NCCPA certification, and two years of clinical experience are required. An interest in behavioral medicine topics is preferred. This is a non-tenure track appointment, renewable annually, at the faculty rank of lecturer. The appointment opens in January 2007; review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Faculty enjoy a generous benefits package. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. To apply send a CV and three letters of reference to: Keren H. Wick, PhD
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LinksProgram Director — University of Colorado at Denver and Health Academic Coordinator — Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York Clinical Coordinator — Arcadia University, Faculty — University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center Faculty — Faculty — Le Moyne College Syracuse, New York Faculty — Mercy College Graduate Program Faculty — Faculty —
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