 |
May 2007 |  |
May 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 One full-time director of the Family Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Program, Health Science Clinical Professor series, faculty position is available at the UC Davis, Sacramento health sciences campus. An earned doctoral degree is preferred. Clinical, administrative, and teaching experience is required, as well as the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment. For full consideration, applications must be received by May 31; however, the position will remain open until filled through June 30. Please request a full position description by following the link, http://provost.ucdavis.edu/cfusion/emppost/search.cfm. Search under School of Medicine and scroll to Department of Family & Community Medicine. Do this prior to sending letter of interest/CV. Please relate the qualities required with the candidate’s education and experiences. Submit a letter of interest, CV, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Klea Bertakis, MD, MPH, Professor and Chair Questions may be directed to Michael Saeltzer (916) 734-5073. The University of California Davis is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. PROGRAM DIRECTOR The PA program in the School of Medicine and Health Sciences of the George Washington (GW) University is seeking applications for the position of program director. Located in the heart of Washington, DC, the GW PA program, founded in 1972, is among the leading programs in the nation. The program is a vital component of the GW University Medical Center and draws from the rich resources of a growing academic health center. The program offers a Masters of Science in Health Science (MSHS) and a dual degree track that awards both the MSHS and the Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees. Responsibilities: This position is for an innovative and dedicated individual to oversee all aspects of the program. The individual will work closely with a dynamic faculty to develop and implement the program’s strategic plan and assess and document educational outcomes to ensure ongoing program development. Specific responsibilities include administration, teaching, professional service, and scholarship. This is a 12-month position with salary, rank, and competitive benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Applicants must be a PA with five or more years of experience in PA education, possess a master’s degree, current NCCPA certification, and be eligible for state/District of Columbia licensure. Applicants must be learner-centered, demonstrate commitment to scholarly activity, and have expertise in curriculum development and evaluation. Applicants should exhibit excellence in leadership and team building skills to include communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities and have knowledge of current trends in PA education and the profession. Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants with a doctoral degree who also demonstrate excellence in teaching and community and professional service. Position Available: July 1, 2007. Application review begins May 8 and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Application Process: Please send a letter of interest and CV to Jacqueline Barnett, MSHS, PA-C For additional information, call (202) 994-6678 or e-mail npajsb@gwumc.edu. The George Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. PROGRAM DIRECTOR Des Moines University (DMU) Osteopathic Medical Center, an academic health sciences center, has degree programs in osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant, health care administration, and public health. The faculty is dedicated to developing outstanding professionals who value critical thinking, lifelong learning, and service. Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center is seeking a director and a faculty member for the physician assistant program within the College of Health Sciences. Des Moines is the largest city in Iowa and the state capital. With more than 50 insurance companies, Des Moines is the world’s third largest insurance center. The metropolitan area, with a population of 400,000, has a strong educational system at all levels. Located at the intersection of Interstates 80 and 35, Des Moines is within easy reach of Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City, and Omaha. Director The full-time program director will be responsible for the overall organization, administration, evaluation, and accreditation of the PA program. Candidates must possess, at minimum, a master’s degree in physician assistant studies or other closely related health or education discipline; plus NCCPA certification and eligibility for PA licensure in Iowa. Candidates must also have demonstrated strong leadership skills and have previous academic and clinical experience. For further information (including the position description and summary of benefits), please visit our Web site at www.dmu.edu/employment. Interested individuals should send a letter of application, three letters of recommendation, and CV to employment@dmu.edu. This is a year-round position offering a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. For best consideration, please apply by May 15, 2007. Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center has an opening for a PA faculty position within the College of Health Sciences. This position will work in cooperation with the academic program director to create and maintain an exceptional educational program for students that will include teaching, scholarly activity, and service responsibilities. Qualifications include the following:
This full-time (year-round) position offers a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. For further information (including the position description and summary of benefits), please visit our Web site at www.dmu.edu/employment. For best consideration, submit cover letter and resume/CV by March 31, 2007, to employment@dmu.edu DMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PROGRAM DIRECTOR Do you have a proven track record as a leader and manager? Do you want to make a difference in rural health care? Bethel College is looking for a qualified individual to direct its graduate program in PA Studies. The position offers a very competitive salary in the relaxed, rural setting of McKenzie, Tennessee. Bethel College has a growing student body of more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students and a maximum of 50 students in the PA program. Responsibilities: The position is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track appointment. The director is primarily responsible for the leadership of the program, though some classroom teaching may be required. Performance expectations include faculty and program development, mentoring, dynamic leadership, promotion of the program, and student-centered decision making, all directed toward achieving quality outcomes. Qualifications: The successful candidate must be a PA-C or an MD with ample knowledge of the PA field. The ideal candidate will possess a commitment to quality education, excellent interpersonal skills, strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Teaching experience in higher education and expertise in curriculum and program development is desired. Applications: Interested and qualified applicants should send a letter of application, CV, and three current professional letters of reference to Carol Pinson, Director of Human Resources Additional information about the college and the position is available at www.bethel-college.edu. Bethel College encourages applications from women and minority candidates. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) has opened an exciting and unique opportunity at its Worcester, Massachusetts, campus for the position of assistant director of the physician assistant Worcester program, a branch of the physician assistant Manchester, New Hampshire, campus program. This position is an excellent opportunity for an emerging leader to provide oversight of the development of the Worcester branch campus through its formative stages prior to implementation in January 2008 and pending ARC-PA approval. The position will require the majority of work to be completed at the Worcester campus. The assistant director will report to the PA Studies-Manchester program director in providing leadership and effective administration of the Worcester branch campus PA program. This includes oversight for the academic and clinical functions of the Worcester branch campus, ongoing programmatic analysis and review, and service on program committees. This role also includes involvement in admission, retention and recruitment, and various responsibilities as delegated by the program director. Other functions include service on college-wide committees and classroom teaching. In consultation with the PA Studies program director, all faculty members teach across all courses and coordinate 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, initiation, and incorporation of instructional experiences; developing individualized learning objectives; recruiting qualified applicants; providing supervision and counsel to students; developing competencies required for the successful completion of board examinations; serving as small-group facilitator; and other duties, as requested. Candidates should have interests in learning-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 rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Other responsibilities include:
Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include NCCPA certification; eligibility for Massachusetts or New Hampshire licensure; at least three years of full-time PA clinical practice experience; prior experience in PA education; and a graduate degree in PA studies or a related field. Applicants who are in process of completing a master’s degree with qualifications beyond the minimum, especially with previous teaching experience, will be considered. Preferred qualifications include an earned doctoral degree or progress toward a doctoral degree; prior experience in PA education at the assistant director or academic coordinator level, and experience in distance education technology; prior experience with curriculum development. The candidate must demonstrate excellent communication, time management, and organization skills; an ability to work independently and as a team member; and commitment to maintaining high professional standards. MCPHS offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. For full consideration, please click on the "Apply Now" link or go to http://jobs.mcphs.edu, click on Search Positions, and enter the following posting number – 0400149. Please attach CV 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. ACADEMIC COORDINATOR Marietta College invites qualified applicants to apply for a full-time, 12-month faculty position as the academic coordinator for the PA program. Marietta College is a river town located in the southeastern part of Ohio, situated at the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers, founded by pioneer settlers in 1797. Marietta College PA program is an accredited 27-month master’s degree program that admits 22 students each year. The PA program is looking for a creative and motivated individual to help educate future health care providers. The academic coordinator's responsibilities include:
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited PA program, hold current NCCPA certification, be eligible for Ohio State licensure, hold a master’s degree, have clinical practice and teaching experience, and should possess strong communication and leadership skills. Teaching, scholarly, and service activities are components of this position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and provides excellent benefits, with an opportunity to continue clinical practice. Marietta College is an equal opportunity educator and employer which values diversity. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Review of applications begins immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Submit a letter of application, CV, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to Gloria M. Stewart, EdD, PA-C, ATC CLINICAL COORDINATOR Due to expansion, the Arcadia University PA program is now accepting applications for the position of clinical coordinator. The position is based at the new satellite campus in Christiana, Delaware. This faculty member will work in collaboration with the program director and other program faculty to ensure quality instruction in both the academic and clinical phases of the program. This 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 of regional universities in northern United States. The Arcadia PA program started in 1996 as a master’s-level program. The program offers 2- and 3-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 in the PA program having completed rotations in 15 different countries. Graduates have consistently excelled on their national board examinations, scoring among the top 10% of programs in the country. There is extensive use of technology in the program with the incorporation of a wireless Internet system and all students receiving a laptop computer. The successful candidate will have current NCCPA 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 and rank 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 positions are filled. Arcadia University is an AA/EOE. Please mail or fax your CV to Michael S. Dryer, DrPH, PA-C, Chair CLINICAL COORDINATOR/FACULTY The Seton Hill University PA program is currently seeking to hire a PA for a full-time faculty position. The position is a 12 month, tenure track position. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Seton Hill University is a Catholic, liberal arts university located 35 miles east of Pittsburgh. At Seton Hill, we are committed to hiring faculty who represent the diversity of the broader culture. Persons of color and women are encouraged to apply. Program: The physician assistant program is fully accredited and maintains a 98.5%, five-year aggregate, first attempt pass rate for the national board examination. Our mission is to train PAs who will provide quality primary medical care with a specific emphasis on the underserved. Position:Duties include but are not limited to overall administration of clinical education to include recruitment, assignment, and evaluation of clinical rotation sites and students. All program faculty contribute to student advising, admissions, curriculum development and classroom teaching. Clinical practice time is available and encouraged. Requirements: Minimum of a master’s degree in health or related field, graduate of an accredited PA program, current NCCPA certification, eligibility for licensure in Pennsylvania and at least three years of clinical experience. The successful applicant will possess the potential for excellence in teaching, have good communication and organizational skills, and be able to function effectively in a team environment. Prior administrative and/or research experience are preferred. The search is now open and review of candidates will continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application, resume, statement of teaching philosophy, academic credentials including transcripts, and three current letters of recommendation via mail, fax, or e-mail to Terrance E. DePasquale, EdD AA/ EOE FACULTY POSITIONS One or more 100% lecturer faculty position(s) are available in Sacramento in the Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Program of the University of California Davis. Applicants must possess a master’s degree; doctoral preparation and degree preferred. Clinical and leadership experience are required, as well as the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment. The position will remain open until filled. Please request a full position description by following the link, http://provost.ucdavis.edu/cfusion/emppost/search.cfm. Search under School of Medicine and scroll to Department of Family & Community Medicine. Do this prior to sending letter of interest/CV. Please relate the qualities required with the candidate's education and experiences. Submit a letter of interest, CV, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Klea Bertakis, MD, MPH Questions may be directed to Michael Saeltzer, at (916) 734-5073. The University of California Davis is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. FACULTY POSITION The Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Physician Assistant Department in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and highly motivated individual to join our diverse faculty composed of certified PAs, physicians and other health professionals. Successful applicants must possess current NCCPA certification, a minimum of a master’s degree, be eligible for licensure as a PA in the state of Florida, and have 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 6th 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 new, 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. Questions can be directed to William H. Marquardt, Chair, Physician Assistant Department, at (954) 262-1252. 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 CV to Morton A. Diamond, MD, Medical Director FACULTY POSITION Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois, invites applications a for full-time (twelve-month) tenure track position as a faculty member. Rank is dependent upon experience in education. The competitive applicant must be knowledgeable in the use of computers and information management systems, have strong counseling skills and the ability to mentor students, and have a strong commitment to student instruction, scholarly activity, and program/college/university service. Midwestern University offers a 27-month Master of Medical Science degree. The successful candidate preferably will have at least two years’ experience as a PA, possess an earned master's degree, have current NCCPA certification, and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Illinois as a PA. Significant PA educational experience is preferred. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Please send a letter of application, CV, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if available) of at least three references to Alyson L. Smith, MS, PA-C Please visit our Web site at www.midwestern.edu. Midwestern University is an equal opportunity employer. FACULTY POSITION The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) has opened an exciting and unique opportunity at its Manchester, New Hampshire, campus for an innovative educator to serve as a full-time faculty member with the PA Studies Program. This 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 integrated team members. Faculty are able to work one day weekly in a clinical position. Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Other responsibilities include:
Minimum qualifications include NCCPA certification, eligibility for New Hampshire license, and a 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. For full consideration please click on the "Apply Now" link or go to http://jobs.mcphs.edu, click on Search Positions and enter the posting number 0400142. Please attach CV 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 POSITIONS The PA program at Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) — the future Pennsylvania University of the Health Sciences — is seeking two clinically experienced and team oriented PAs to become full-time core faculty members in our developing program. Responsibilities include participation in admissions, student teaching/evaluation/ remediation, program evaluation/accreditation, clinical site visits, and other program activities. Both tenure track or clinical faculty appointments are available. Minimal qualifications include graduation from an accredited PA program, current NCCPA certification with current licensure (or eligibility) in Pennsylvania, a minimum of 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 its 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 the Pennsylvania University of the Health Sciences is in progress. The first class is expected to matriculate in fall 2007. 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 |
LinksPROGRAM DIRECTOR University of California Davis George Washington University, DC ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Worcester, MA ACADEMIC COORDINATOR CLINICAL COORDINATOR FACULTY University of California Davis Nova Southeastern University – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
|
