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December 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. PROGRAM DIRECTOR Chatham College, a private institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is currently accepting applications for the position of program director of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. Chatham College offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package for full-time employees, including tuition remission for qualified personnel, and a generous retirement plan. Salary: Rank and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested candidates should submit a resume or CV, a cover letter with salary requirements, and the names of three professional references to 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 FACULTY 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 Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Physician Assistant Department in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and highly motivated individual to join our diverse faculty comprised of certified physician assistants, 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 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 doesn’t meet the requirements for a higher rank. Located in Fort Lauderdale, NSU is the largest private, not-for-profit educational institution in Florida and the seventh 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 may 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 it 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 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 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
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