July Faculty Positions

Faculty 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 indicate that positions have been filled.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR
University of Colorado Child Health Associate/PA Program
(Program Director — Assistant to Full Professor)

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 EBM. Duties will include being responsible for the organization, administration, continuous review and analysis, planning, and ongoing development of the program. The director will supervise faculty and staff and 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:

• NCCPA certification and three years of clinical experience (a doctoral degree in a relevant area is preferred) or
• An MD/DO degree with board certification in pediatrics

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 the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references should be sent to Audrey Newman at the address 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
University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center at Fitzsimons
Mail Stop F-543, PO Box 6508
Aurora, CO 80045-0508
E-mail: audrey.newman@uchsc.edu
Phone: (303) 724-1337
Fax: (303) 724-1350

The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Midwestern University Downers Grove, Illinois

The College of Health Sciences at Midwestern University invites applications for the administrative position of director of the physician assistant program — Downers Grove campus. The successful candidate must be a physician assistant or a physician. If a physician assistant, the candidate must possess a master’s degree, be licensed or license eligible in Illinois, and be certified. Preferred candidates will possess or be near completion of a postprofessional doctorate degree. If a physician, the candidate must be licensed or eligible to hold a license as an allopathic or osteopathic physician in Illinois and must be certified by an ABMS- or AOA-approved specialty board. The successful candidate must have at least five years of clinical and academic experiences, have a record of scholarly activity, demonstrate good leadership, have excellent communication skills, and have the vision to lead the PA program into the future. The program director should have the qualifications to hold the faculty rank of assistant professor, which is tenure track. The salary and benefits are competitive.

Midwestern University is an independent institution of higher education committed to the education of health care professionals. The Illinois campus is located on 105 spacious acres in Downers Grove, 25 miles west of Chicago, and is home to the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago College of Pharmacy, and College of Health Sciences, which houses the physician assistant program, as well as programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, clinical psychology, nurse anesthesia, podiatry, cardiovascular science (perfusion), bioethics, health professions education, and biomedical sciences.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three professional references to:

Frank J. Prerost, PhD
Chair, PA Director Search Committee
Department of Behavioral Medicine
Midwestern University
555 31 st Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: (630) 515-7650
Fax: (630) 515-7655
E-mail: fprero@midwestern.edu

Midwestern University (MWU) offers excellent benefit options. MWU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PROGRAM DIRECTOR
University of Wisconsin LaCrosse

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse–Gundersen Lutheran–Mayo (UW-L) Physician Assistant Program is seeking a dynamic assistant/associate professor (tenure-track) or assistant/associate clinical professor (non-tenure-track), based on credentials, to lead a multi-faceted, collaborative PA program faculty. This is a 9-month position in an established program that enjoys a history of small class sizes and 100% PANCE pass rates, with scores consistently in the top 10 percent nationally. The physician assistant master’s degree program consists of four core faculty members, with instruction also delivered and supplemented by local and regional experts from the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center and The Mayo Foundation.

The PA program is part of the UW-L Department of Health Professions. All programs in the Department of Health Professions, College of Science and Allied Health (SAH), are fully accredited. The Department of Health Professions is located in a $27 million state-of-the-art health science center, which also houses six associate health professional programs. The health science center was built by the La Crosse Medical Health Science Consortium, a collaborative entity of five La Crosse organizations: UW-L, Viterbo University, Western Wisconsin Technical College, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, and Franciscan Skemp Health Care–Mayo Health System.

UW-L, founded in 1909, is one of 13 four-year campuses in the University of Wisconsin system. It offers approximately 80 majors, minors, and special programs for undergraduates in business, education, the sciences, the arts, health science, recreation, physical education, and liberal studies. Twenty-one graduate programs are available. About 9,300 students attend classes on the compact, 119-acre campus.

La Crosse (pop. 52,000) is set among scenic bluffs along the winding Mississippi River on the Minnesota/Wisconsin border. Located approximately 2 ½ hours from Minneapolis to the northwest and Madison, Wisconsin, to the southeast, La Crosse enjoys small-town charm with larger city benefits. Densely-wooded coulees, three rivers, and lush marshland provide prime locales for many outdoor pursuits. In addition to UW-L, La Crosse is home to Viterbo University and Western Wisconsin Technical College.

Requirements: Minimum of master’s degree in related field; a doctoral degree is preferred (MD, DO, or PhD); current national certification as a physician assistant or licensed physician; established history of teaching; proven leadership skills; good communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; fiscal and organizational experience; evidence of a progressive, collaborative management style; and willingness to participate in a multi-institutional program.

Review of applications began on June 1, 2006. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Send a letter of interest, a current CV, an unofficial copy of transcripts, statements of teaching and leadership philosophy, and contact information for three references that will be able to address the applicant’s teaching, scholarship, and ability to work with others to:

Thomas W. Kernozek, PhD
Professor - Department of Health Professions
4070 HSC
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: (608) 785-8468
E-mail: Kernozek.thom@uwlax.edukernozek.thom@uwlax.edu

Dr. Kernozek is also the contact for questions or more information.

UW-L is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, persons of color, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply. If you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in the hiring process, please contact Dr. Kernozek to make appropriate arrangements.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/FACULTY
Kettering College of Medical Arts, Ohio

Kettering College of Medical Arts (KCMA) is seeking applications for an associate director/faculty member for the physician assistant department. Kettering’s PA program began in 1975, offering an associate degree. We are excited to announce the transition to a master’s degree program beginning with the summer 2006 entering class.

Located in serene Kettering, Ohio, KCMA is a faith-based institution offering health science degrees and certificates in nursing, medical sonography, radiology, and respiratory care. The college is in the completion stages of a new building, which offers state-of-the-art labs, classrooms, and library facilities. KCMA has a generous five-week summer semester break.

Candidates should have interests in learning-centered graduate education, in engaging students to share in their responsibility for learning, in educating and promoting future physician assistants, and in working well with people of diverse backgrounds.

The associate director/faculty appointment will be expected to assist the program director with administrative duties, teaching, and supervising graduate student projects. This is a non-tenure institution, with faculty appointment commensurate with credentials and experience. Faculty are encouraged to work one day weekly in a clinical position. Qualified applicants should:

• Possess a master’s degree in a health related field
• Have completed or be close to completion of a doctorate degree
• Have a prior history of teaching, preferably in a PA program or at the graduate level
• Have five years of clinical experience
• Be certified through NCCPA, if a PA
• Be licensed if a physician
• Submit a letter of application, CV, and three letters of recommendation

This position is available immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send application information to:

Sue Wulff, MS, PA-C
Physician Assistant Department
Kettering College of Medical Arts
3737 Southern Blvd.
Kettering, OH 45429
Phone: (937) 298-3399, ext. 55625
E-mail: sue.wulff@kcma.edu

ASSOCIATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC SERVICES/DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL LEARNING SERVICES/FACULTY
South College, Tennessee
(Developing program, not a PAEA member)

South College is proud to announce the development of the School of Physician Assistant Studies. The school will focus on the development and delivery of lifelong learning for future physician assistants. Our programs will include undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and fellowship opportunities for PAs.

We are currently seeking the following core faculty positions for our Master of Science PA Program:

• Associate Program Director
• Director of Academic Services
• Director of Clinical Learning Services
• Academic Physician Assistant Faculty

Successful candidates must be able to:

• Act as a professional role model, both within the college and externally, to medical and health care institutions
• Exhibit a proven commitment to lifelong learning and dedication to community service and humanistic health care
• Demonstrate ability to develop health care partnerships with physicians and health care systems
• Provide ongoing student academic and clinical coordination, lecturing, OSCE lab, and seminar instruction
• Assist with student recruitment and advising, admissions activities, faculty committee participation, quality-assessment activities, and other administrative duties
• Demonstrate experience with academic scheduling, clinical site development, student assignment and advising, coordination of clinical faculty, student site visitation, interfacing with clinical preceptors, and general supervision of the learning experience at clinical sites

This unique opportunity will offer the right professionals the ability to develop a new concept in PA education, focusing on lifelong learning. Candidates must be innovative, creative, and team-focused, while providing continuous mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a master of science, master in public health, or health science graduate degree
• Prior teaching, lecturing experience in medical education is highly desirable
• Eligibility for licensure in Tennessee
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience (internal medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, surgery, or primary care medicine is preferred)
• Current NCCPA certification
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including advanced computer skills. Candidates must be highly organized, possess a good sense of humor and great sense of maturity, and have the ability to work well in a team environment.

This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including clinical release time and health insurance.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until each position is filled. Please send letter of application, CV, and three references to:

Search Committee
c/o Rebekah Mason
School of Physician Assistant Studies
South College
3909 Lonas Drive
Knoxville, TN 37909

E-mail: rmason@southcollegetn.edu

Fax submission to (865) 584-9816

ACADEMIC AND CLINICAL COORDINATORS
Arcadia University, Delaware

The Arcadia University Physician Assistant Program is now accepting applications for the positions of academic coordinator and clinical coordinator. These faculty members will staff the new satellite program to be based in Christiana, Delaware. The first class for this site will enter in May 2007. These faculty members will work in collaboration with the program director, the associate director, the associate medical director, and other program faculty to ensure quality instruction in both the academic and clinical phases of the program. These positions involve a combination of scheduling and coordination of didactic 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 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 ten percent of programs in the country. There is extensive use of technology in the program with the incorporation of a wireless Internet system and with all students receiving laptop computers.

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. These are full-time, 12-month faculty positions 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
Department of Medical Science and Community Health
Arcadia University
450 S. Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038-3295
Fax: 215-881-8746

CLINICAL COORDINATOR AND ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences- Manchester, New Hampshire

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 clinical coordinator of its physician assistant studies program.

Reporting to the chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies - Manchester, the clinical coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the clinical education portion of the program, developing clinical sites, preparing students for clinical placements, preparing all paperwork related to clinical placements, placing students in clinical sites, overseeing clinical site visits and site evaluations of students, assigning student clinical education grades, and advising students.

Other responsibilities include:

• Establishing and monitoring clinical affiliation sites and agreements
• Leading on-going clinical education curricular revisions that maintain state-of-the-art clinical education
• Teaching courses in area(s) of expertise, as assigned
• Establishing a personal program of scholarly activity
• Performing service activities that advance the program and the profession, including assisting in the recruitment, orientation, and retention of students; participating in clinical site visits; and assessing clinical education for continuous quality improvement

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include NCCPA certification, eligibility for New Hampshire license, at least three years of full-time physician assistant clinical practice experience, and a graduate degree in PA studies or a related field. Preferred qualifications include an earned doctoral degree; prior experience as a clinical coordinator; prior experience with curriculum development; and experience in teaching using a course management system. The candidate must demonstrate strong 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 link below and attach your CV and a cover letter that addresses congruence with the above qualifications.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Click here to apply.

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

CLINICAL COORDINATOR
The University of St. Francis, New Mexico

The University of St. Francis seeks a clinical coordinator for its Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program in Albuquerque. This is a 12-month, full-time faculty appointment.

Responsibilities include ongoing site development, supervision and off-site evaluation of clinical students, as well as teaching, student advising, and committee work.

Requirements: PA or NP, minimum two years’ full-time clinical experience, and a willingness to support the Catholic and Franciscan values of the university. A master’s degree is preferred. Preference will be given to applicants with prior teaching experience and a background in clinical administration.

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, send a letter of interest, CV, transcripts, and three references to:

The Department of Physician Assistant Studies Search Committee
c/o Trina Burkhart
University of St. Francis
500 Wilcox Street
Joliet, IL 60435
Or submit your documents at Working@StFrancis.edu.

CLINICAL COORDINATOR/CAMPUS-COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Jefferson College of Health Sciences, Virginia

The Jefferson College of Health Sciences has an immediate opening for a full-time faculty member. The position entails coordination of the physician assistant program’s community medicine field work experience. The faculty member will interface with and coordinate community health and medical resources to provide a quality learning experience for the student, as well as valuable service to the community.

The position requires a master’s degree in public health, physician assistant, nursing, community psychology, or related field, and the candidate should have experience in community health interventions and rigorous program evaluations.

Faculty rank at the level of assistant or associate professor will be conferred, commensurate with qualifications. This is a one-year appointment with renewal depending on continued grant funding and is an excellent opportunity for a health care professional interested in a progressive educational institution affiliated with a large, integrated health care system.

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

Consider

• "One of the top ten places in America to raise a family” (Parenting Magazine)
• "Schools among the best in the nation” (Department of Education)
• "Best places to live” (Money magazine)
• “Most affordable house market in Virginia” (National Association of Home Builders)
• “Among the top 20 for quality of life” (University of Kentucky)
• “One of the ten healthiest places to live” (Kiplinger’s Magazine)

Check out: www.roanokeva.gov for more information

In addition to the excellent quality of life for you and your family, consider Jefferson College’s

• Highly motivated students
• Strong administrative support (the dean of academics is a PA!)
• Part of a top “100 Hospital System” (Carilion Health System)
• Part of teaching hospital system that includes family practice, internal medicine, Ob/Gyn, and psychiatry residency programs
• Community health focus with 3 consecutive HRSA PA training grants
• Recent two-year Foundation Award (to start July 1, 2006)

Submit CV and cover letter to Kathy Keoughan at kkeoughan@jchs.edu.

We are affiliated with Carilion Health System, which offers excellent benefits, 401K, and a pension. Please see http://www.jchs.edu/ and http://www.carilion.com/index.html.

FACULTY POSITION
University of Colorado, CHA/PA Program

The 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 problem-based learning and women’s health courses; organizing workshops; participating in small group precepting and 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 Ms. Newman at the address below. Review of applications will begin August 7, 2006, and continue until the position is filled.

Submit application materials to:

Audrey Newman
CHA/PA Program, Mail Stop F543
Building 500
3001 E. 17 th Place, Room E7019
PO Box 6508
Aurora , Colorado 80045
E-mail: audrey.newman@uchsc.edu
Phone: (303) 724-1337
Fax: (303) 724-1350

The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

FACULTY POSITION
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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 physician assistants, physicians and other health professionals.

Successful applicants must possess current NCCPA certification, hold a minimum of a master’s degree, be eligible for licensure as a physician assistant 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 does not meet the requirements for higher rank.

Located in Fort Lauderdale, NSU is the largest private, not-for-profit educational institution in Florida and the 7th 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. Please visit www.nova.edu to learn more about NSU, the area, and the program.

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. Questions can be directed to William H. Marquardt, chair, Physician Assistant Department at (954) 262-1252.

This position will be open on July 1, 2006, 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 POSITION
New York Institute of Technology

The New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies is seeking a qualified and distinctive individual as a full-time core faculty member for its graduate-level Master of Science in PA Studies Program. This is a tenure track position requiring membership in the American Association of University Professors union. Minimum qualifications that candidates must have include graduation from an approved physician assistant program, current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, licensure (or eligibility to be licensed) as a physician assistant in New York State, a master’s degree in a related field. Candidates must also meet the program’s technical standards and have clinical and teaching experience.

NYIT is a private institution, located on the beautiful Old Westbury campus on the northern shore of Long Island, New York. The NYIT PA program is a well-established, fully accredited Master’s-level program with a track record of excellence. We offer small class sizes of up to 40 students per year and integrate technology throughout the program.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three references to:

New York Institute of Technology
Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Attn: Salvatore Barese, PA-C, EdD, Chair
Riland Building, Suite 352
PO Box 8000, Northern Blvd.
Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000
E-mail: sbarese@nyit.edu
Fax: (516) 686-3795 (Attn: PA Program)

FACULTY POSITION (SENIOR PRECLINICAL COORDINATOR)
Weill Cornell Medical College, New York

The Weill Cornell Medical College Physician Assistant Program is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our faculty. The individual filling this position will be responsible for the overall coordination of the preclinical, didactic phase of the program, which will include classroom, small group, and laboratory instruction. In addition, the senior preclinical coordinator will provide support for the program pertaining to but not limited to student leadership and advisement, accreditation, program administration, university service, and scholarly work.

Successful applicants must possess current NCCPA certification, hold a minimum of a master’s degree, be eligible for licensure as a PA in the state of New York, and have a minimum of three years’ clinical experience. Preference will be given to both doctorally prepared applicants and those with prior experience in teaching and administration.

Located in New York City, the Weill Cornell Medical College boasts affiliation with the New York Presbyterian Hospital and its network affiliates. The program’s new state of the art facility is located in the heart of midtown Manhattan and is easily accessible to all the resources of New York City. Please visit www.med.cornell.edu/pa for additional information about the program and the medical college

This position will open on August 7, 2006. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Weill Cornell Medical College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Send letter of intent and curriculum vitae to:

Gerard J. Marciano, RPA-C, MS, Director
Physician Assistant Program
575 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (646) 962-7277
Fax: (646) 962-7290

FACULTY POSITION
Medical University of South Carolina

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Physician Assistant Program invites applications for a tenure-track faculty member to teach physician assistant students physical examinations, history taking, clinical applications, and clinical problem solving. The successful candidate will devote a portion of time to clinical practice. Opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary research exist and are encouraged. The appointment is either instructor or assistant professor, commensurate with experience.

Our history is rich and diverse. Our institution boasts being the “oldest medical college in the southeast.” MUSC has served the citizens of South Carolina since 1824. It has expanded from a small private college for the training of physicians to a state university with a medical center and six colleges for the education of a broad range of health professionals, biomedical scientists, and other health-related personnel. MUSC’s credo, Discovering, Understanding, Healing, encompasses its threefold mission of research, education, and health care. Although research is the newest feature of our institution, MUSC ranks in the top third of research facilities in the United States. The university is positioned in the historic Charleston peninsula. Charleston is one of the country’s most beloved cities and a destination for more than four million visitors annually. Charlestonians celebrate their city’s beautiful weather, history, and charm, its nearby beach and leisure activities, fine dining, and affinity for the arts.

The PA program is one of 11 allied health degree programs in the College of Health Professions. The program offers an entry-level master’s degree in physician assistant studies over a 27-month curriculum. The College of Health Professions is dedicated to promoting excellence in education, research, and patient care in order to respond to the health and wellness needs of the state of South Carolina and beyond. The college is now housed in the recently renovated Health Professions Complex, a beautiful dual building complex, originally a mid-century high school now inspiring a new generation of students. It is an exciting, powerful, state-of-the-art facility for an exciting, powerful, state-of-the-art college.

Applicants must be physician assistants with a master’s or doctorate degree, licensed or qualified for licensure in South Carolina.

Interested candidates should complete the online application process via the university jobsite available at http://www.jobs.musc.edu (enter requisition number 042506).

Applicants may direct any questions to:

Reamer L. Bushardt, PharmD, PA-C
Director, Physician Assistant Program
Department of Clinical Services, College of Health Professions
Medical University of South Carolina
P.O. Box 250962
Charleston, SC 29425
E-mail: busharrl@musc.edu
Phone: (843) 792-3789

Applications will be reviewed weekly until the position is filled.

The Medical University of South Carolina values the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, the university encourages applications from women and minorities.

FACULTY POSITION
Jefferson College of Health Sciences, Virginia

The Jefferson College of Health Sciences has an immediate full-time faculty position available for a clinical coordinator/assistant professor. A master’s degree is required; a doctorate (currently enrolled, willingness to enroll) is preferred. This position is supported with a full-time clinical resource associate. Two years’ clinical experience is required and previous teaching experience preferred. NCCPA-certified PA required. Must be eligible for licensure to practice as a PA in Virginia.

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

Consider

• “ One of the top ten places in America to raise a family” (Parenting Magazine)
• “Schools among the best in the nation” (Department of Education)
• “Best places to live” (Money Magazine)
• “Most affordable house market in Virginia” (National Association of Home Builders)
• “Among the top 20 for quality of life” ( University of Kentucky)
• “One of the ten healthiest places to live” (Kiplinger’s Magazine)

Check out: www.roanokeva.gov for more information.

In addition to the excellent quality of life for you and your family, consider Jefferson College’s

• Highly motivated students
• Strong administrative support (the dean of academics is a PA!)
• Part of a top “100 Hospital System” (Carilion Health System)
• Part of teaching hospital system that includes family practice, internal medicine, Ob/Gyn, and psychiatry residency programs
• Community health focus with 3 consecutive HRSA PA training grants
• Recent two-year Foundation Award (to start July 1, 2006)

Submit CV and cover letter to Kathy Keoughan at kkeoughan@jchs.edu.

We are affiliated with Carilion Health System, which offers excellent benefits, 401K, and a pension. Please see http://www.jchs.edu/ and http://www.carilion.com/index.html.

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