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We’re expanding our team! Mississippi College Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies is seeking a Faculty instructor to supplement an innovative and dynamic faculty team.  The ideal candidate will be a PA-C or Physician and will have a demonstrated track record in PA education and clinical practice. The candidate should also possess a commitment to continued professional development and scholarly work.

Job Responsibilities: Serve as course director for specified courses; Develop course materials; Coach student learning teams; Participate in admissions decisions; teach in areas of expertise/interest; Participate in ongoing program evaluation and accreditation. Download a full job description at:  http://www.mc.edu/offices/human-resources/employment/?ref_cID=67&bID=57&dd_asId=244

Minimum requirements include current NCCPA certification, a master's degree in a relevant field, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and eligibility for Mississippi licensure. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and a competitive benefit package is offered.

To apply, please email a cover letter and curriculum vitae to
Robert Philpot, PhD, PA-C
Chairman, Department of PA Studies
Phone: (601) 407-8109
Web: http://www.mc.edu/academics/departments/pa/
Email: philpot@mc.edu

Philadelphia University’s Physician Assistant Studies Program is seeking an organized, energetic physician assistant for the position of Assistant Clinical Coordinator. This unique position is a hybrid – approximately half of the time will be spent in the didactic (classroom phase) of the program and the other half will be spent on the clinical rotation phase. Responsibilities include assisting the Clinical Coordinator with clinical site development, student assignments, coordination of clinical faculty, student site visitation, interfacing with clinical preceptors, student advising, and general supervision of the learning experience at clinical sites. This position will work closely with the Clinical Coordinator and administrative staff, as well as our entire faculty team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their lecturing expertise as well as assist with the administrative functions of the clinical education program.  This full-time, 12-month faculty position also offers a clinical practice day each week.

Applicants must be a graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA Program, have NCCPA certification, and have the minimum of a Master’s of Science degree. The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and organization skills. They will also possess a strong knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software. Experience with the E*Value data management system is desirable. Previous experience as a faculty member is desirable; experience as an assistant/associate clinical coordinator or clinical coordinator is highly preferred.

Travel is required (most travel is local, but there is some travel to distant sites); the successful candidate must have a driver's license and car.
The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work in a diverse and interesting position with excellent colleagues at a friendly, nurturing University located in a scenic park location within a vibrant city. In addition, Philadelphia University’s PA Studies Program was recently ranked 18th  in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to phyasstjobs@philau.edu

Phyisician Assistant Program Faculty Position
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Boston, MA

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, founded in 1823, is a coeducational college offering graduate, professional and undergraduate degrees in the health sciences. As a private and independent institution with a long and distinguished history, the College provides traditional and non-traditional programs of study that serve the needs of the community. With campuses in Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts, and Manchester, New Hampshire, the College enrolls over 4000 students, who are drawn from 41 states and 34 foreign countries, and employs approximately 400 faculty and staff.

Job Description: In consultation with the Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) Dean and Program Director, faculty engage in teaching, scholarship, and service activities; coordinate and/or teach didactic courses; participate in clinical-related activities; participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum for PAS education and in the development and incorporation of instructional experiences within the curriculum designed to achieve and maintain compliance with ARC-PA standards; serve as an ambassador for the PAS program through participation in service activities; serve on college-wide and school-specific faculty committees; maintain a program of scholarly productivity appropriate to academic rank, and participate in professional development activities. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Program Director.

Requirements: A minimum of a master's degree; a minimum of two years of clinical experience; current PA national certification; eligibility for MA state licensure; strong organizational and PC skills. Desired: Higher education experience.

Additional Information: MCPHS offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a substantial health/dental insurance subsidy, generous holiday/vacation policy, and a significant pension plan contribution.

To apply, please visit www.mcphs.edu/careers   Please attach a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Principals only.  No relocation available. Finalist candidates will be subject to a background check. 

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

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor
TU-CCBC Collaborative Physician Assistant Program
College of Health Professions
CHP-N-2553

Position :
Applications are being accepted for a Towson University 12-month non-tenure track Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in the Towson University – Community College of Baltimore County (TU-CCBC) collaborative Physician Assistant Program, to begin June 2012. The successful candidate is expected to possess a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, experience in program and/or curriculum development and evaluation, and commitment to ongoing clinical excellence. Responsibilities will include: key participation in curriculum planning and in program development and evaluation; classroom teaching; student advising; engagement in scholarly activities; and a commitment to service to the University, program and community. This one-year renewable clinical faculty position is the Towson University faculty member representative to this collaborative program, based on the CCBC-Essex campus. Salary is competitive; this position includes the State benefits package.

Qualifications:
NCCPA certified Physician Assistants are eligible to apply. Minimum of master’s degree; certification or eligibility for certification in Maryland; minimum of one year of recent experience in academic or clinical teaching; two years of clinical practice as a physician assistant. Candidates who wish to be considered for appointment at the rank of Clinical Associate Professor must meet all requirements for promotion to the clinical associate professor rank at Towson University.

The PA Program:
The program has 5 full-time faculty and several part-time faculty, and is offered full-time year-round in a 26-month format. Thirty-five students are admitted annually. After a first year of largely didactic study, students complete clinical rotations in medicine, family practice, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, community medicine, and surgery, as well as an elective rotation and a primary care preceptorship.

Towson University:
Founded in 1866, today Towson University is recognized by U.S. News & World Report's as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Towson is nationally recognized for its programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, education, communications, health sciences, and the fine and performing arts. The University places a strong emphasis on service learning and civic engagement through such activities as internships, practica, clinical placements, course assignments and student events. As the Baltimore area’s largest university and Maryland’s Metropolitan University, Towson articulates its research and scholarship mission through partnerships that link the University to the economic, educational and cultural life of the state of Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region. Towson enrolls more than 21,000 students and offers more than 100 bachelors, masters, and doctoral programs in the liberal arts and sciences, and applied professional fields. Located on a rolling 328 acres, the striking campus is eight miles north of downtown Baltimore and 45 miles from Washington, D.C. The campus and its surrounding cities provide an excellent environment for teaching and supporting the academic pursuits of the 830 full-time faculty who work here.
Application:
For full consideration, please send a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, three current letters of recommendation and an official graduate transcript. Review of applicants will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. Position availability contingent upon state funding at time of hire.

Dr. Marcie Weinstein, Associate Dean

Physician Assistant Program Director
The Community College of Baltimore County has a rich tradition of providing undergraduate education, workforce development, technology training and life enrichment in the Baltimore metropolitan area. CCBC is the college of choice to over 70,000 students and 200 businesses every year. We meet students where they are and take them where they want to go! 
Position Description:
Under the supervision of the Dean of the School of Health Professions the Physician Assistant Program Director is responsible for the overall leadership of the Physician Assistant Program which operates in collaboration with Towson University. The Program Director is responsible for the day to day functions and organizations of the Physician Assistant Program.

Essential Functions:
1. Responsible for the coordination and direction of ARC-PA accreditation processes.
2. Leads the daily program administration including: supervision of faculty (interviewing, hiring, evaluation and discipline), budget management, planning and development.
3. Oversees the total academic program and integrity including clinical experiences.
4. Provides ongoing program evaluation.
5. Maintains collaborative external relationships to facilitate valuable clinical experiences and community relationships.
6. Oversees student recruitment, admission, and selection process.
7. Provides classroom instruction preparing and presenting relevant, current course content.
8. Performs student advisement and academic counseling.
9. Provides leadership to faculty in designing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating the curriculum.
10. Plans and schedules Advisory Council meetings.
11. Serves as a liaison to Towson University.
12. Participates in scholarly activity.
13. Contributes to Towson University and CCBC through participation on committees, task forces or other work groups.

The Essential functions are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned. 
Requirements:
The Program Director is a nationally certified, state certified physician assistant assigned to the program in a full-time, 12-month position. The position requires a minimum of a Master's degree with at least two years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant. Educational experience is preferred. Position requires an energetic leader with excellent interpersonal skills who can interact effectively with partners, faculty, students and stakeholders. Possesses strong critical thinking, organization, and problem solving skills with proficient written and verbal language. Competent in working with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). 
•    Salary commensurate with Experience

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Benefits:
Choice of one of two Maryland State Retirement Plans (contributory and non-contributory); 403(b) supplemental retirement plans; 457(b) deferred compensation plan; Choice of three college-subsidized health care plans (including prescription drugs) with dental and vision insurance plans for employee and eligible dependents; Employee Assistance Program for employee and family; Flexible spending accounts; Eligibility for post-retirement medical benefits; Generous tuition reimbursement benefits; Voluntary life, long-term disability, and accidental death and dismemberment insurances; Holidays, sick and personal leave (vacation leave for 12-month faculty and professional/administrative positions).
CCBC practices equal opportunity in education and employment and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within the college community. EEO/AA

Bethel University
Physician Assistant Faculty
St. Paul, MN

Full Time Faculty Appointments, Physician Assistant Program
Bethel University is currently seeking 3 full time faculty appointments (Two Faculty Positions, One Director of Clinical Education - DCE).

Qualifications:
Master’s degree (Doctorate preferred) in Physician Assistant studies or related health field. Three years clinical experience or experience in coordination of clinical education activities including precepting students. If candidate is a physician assistant, he or she must hold board certification and hold, or be eligible for, current Minnesota licensure. Ideal faculty candidates will have experience in teaching, preferably in graduate education. Strong communication, organizational, counseling, problem-solving and teamwork skills. Commitment to Bethel’s Affirmation of Faith, Bethel’s Covenant for Life Together, and Bethel’s core values. Focused on developing quality relationships and providing responsive customer service, and must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to increasing our diversity as a community. Passion for nurturing an educational climate where life change occurs.

Full time faculty position in the Graduate School assisting in providing leadership for the Physician Assistant Program. Collaborating with the Program Director, the administrative assistant, and physician offices. Travel is required for DCE. Additional responsibilities include participation in teaching in areas of expertise. Collaboration with program director in the development of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA). Provide curriculum and instructional leadership within the MSPA program. Serve as advisor to cohorts as assigned. Teach limited number of graduate courses as assigned. Additional responsibilities can be found at Bethel.edu

Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Positions Open: June 2012 (developing program). Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Bethel University is committed to building an employee community that reflects the variety of the world, and strongly encourages applications from candidates who will enhance the gender, ethnic, and cultural diversity of its team of educators.

A letter of introduction, curriculum vitae, and completed Application for Faculty Employment should be sent to:

Dr. Lori K. Jass
capsgs-facultyapp@bethel.sdu
Dean of Academic Affairs
College of Adult & Professional Studies/Graduate School
BETHEL UNIVERSITY
3900 Bethel Drive
St. Paul, MN 55112
651.635.8084
fax: 651.635.8039

Questions about the application process may be addressed by e-mail to the Dean's Office. Applicants should also acquaint themselves with the University's Affirmation of our Faith and A Covenant for Life Together at Bethel. Additional information is available at http://www.bethel.edu/human-resources/employment-caps.html. For questions regarding the program or positions, please contact the Director of Program Development, Wallace Boeve at w-boeve@bethel.edu or 651-308-1398 for additional information.

Physician Assistant Department Faculty
Georgia Health Sciences University
Augusta, GA

The Georgia Health Sciences University (GHSU) in Augusta, Georgia is seeking a full-time faculty member in the Physician Assistant Program. The College of Allied Health Sciences, in which the program is located, is looking for an energetic individual with vision and demonstrated leadership skills to assume major administrative responsibilities of a long established Physician Assistant program with a dedicated and cohesive staff. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated track record in physician assistant education, clinical practice, research and related scholarly activities, and a commitment to continued professional development. Opportunities for continued clinical practice are available and encouraged. The anticipated starting date would be May 1, 2012.

Qualifications
The successful candidate must hold, at a minimum, a Master’s degree, and be an NCCPA-certified PA or a physician. Experience in clinical practice and in education is required as well as knowledge of program evaluation. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Quality of Life:
GSHU is located in Augusta, Georgia (http://www.georgiahealth.edu/augusta.htm), a historic city of 200,000 people with excellent recreational and lifestyle opportunities. Four years ago, our program moved into a new, $37 million, state-of-the art, five-story, 183,000-square-foot Health Sciences Building. Outfitting labs and classrooms with state-of-the-art equipment, instructional technology and discipline-specific tools have enhanced our students’ academic experience and clinical training, optimally preparing them for their chosen health profession.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to review pertinent program information on our web site: (http://www.georgiahealth.edu/alliedhealth/pa/).

Georgia Health Sciences University – Teaching, Discovering, Caring

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. A letter of interest, resume, and three letters of reference may be sent to:

www.georgiahealth.edu/facultyjobs/
Physician Assistant Department
or wpaschal@georgiahealth.edu

Program Director Physician Assistant Program
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI

The University of Wisconsin La Crosse Gundersen Lutheran Health System Mayo Clinic Health System Tri-Partnership Physician Assistant Program invites interested physician assistants and physicians to apply for the position of Program Director. This is a well-established, top ranked program with a history of small class sizes and 100% PANCE pass rates with scores consistently in the top 10% nationally. We are fully staffed, with a faculty consisting of 3 physician assistants and 3 physicians, and are accredited through September 2017. The tri-partnership provides for excellent clinical training, with guaranteed rotations for our students provided by the Gunderson Lutheran Health System and Mayo Clinic Health System. The Physician Assistant Program is one of six graduate and undergraduate programs in the Health Professions Department.

The program director position is either Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure track) or Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor (Instructional Academic Staff). Candidates with a PhD (or equivalent) will be considered for a tenure-track appointment. Candidates with clinical doctorate degrees (MD, DO or equivalent), or a master’s degree will be considered for an instructional academic staff appointment.

Primary responsibilities of the Program Director include managing the day-to-day operations of the program, managing the program finances, facilitating program assessment and strategic planning, providing positive representation for the program in a variety of settings (university, professional, community), and maintaining excellent relationships with our clinical partners. The position also includes teaching in areas of clinical expertise and program need, scholarship, and professional development.

Candidates for the position must have a minimum of master’s degree with current NCCPA certification and eligibility for WI licensure, or have an MD or DO degree with current licensure and board certification. Additional requirements include 1 year of full time clinical work experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well within a collaborative multi-institutional program. Applicants should have a familiarity with the PA profession including knowledge of current issues affecting PA education and practice. Candidates (doctoral degree) seeking a tenure-track appointment must possess the ability to establish and sustain a program of independent scholarship.

Other desirable qualities of applicants include a history of demonstrated effective leadership, previous administrative and organizational experience, prior teaching experience (clinical or university), clinical experience beyond the required 1 year, and interests or teaching skills in areas which complement our current PA program faculty or Health Professions faculty. Work experience with a physician assistant is a plus for physician applicants.

Appointment: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Annual appointment and salary.

Starting Date: June 2012

Application Deadline: Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. First review will be March 30, 2012

Contact Information

Questions: Please e-mail or call Martin Devine, M.D., Chair Search and Screen Committee, 4044 Health Science Center, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 1725 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601.
mdevine@uwlax.edu, 608.785.8478 (office) 608.785.8460 (fax)

Note: Electronic submission of application materials is required. For additional information about this position and to apply, please visit https://employment.uwlax.edu/

Instructor - Physician Assistant
UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School
Piscataway, New Jersey

UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Department of Emergency Medicine is currently seeking a Physician Assistant. You will be responsible for the delivery of clinical services in the ED, teaching of physician assistants, medical students and residents rotating through the ED, under the direction of an attending physician. Specific responsibilities will also include working collaboratively with Departments and Divisions within the Medical School on collaborative research projects, as well as Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital leadership on quality assurance programs involving emergency medicine services. To qualify, you should be eligible for appointment at the rank of Instructor and must have a degree as a Physician Assistant. Emergency Medicine experience strongly preferred.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, is a level I trauma center which evaluates and treats over 70,000 visits/year. The hospital serves as our principal teaching affiliate. (Pediatric emergency care is located in a separate location in the hospital, and services are provided by the Department of Pediatrics).

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is one of eight schools of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). The medical school is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the education of health professionals, in the conduct of biomedical, clinical, and public health research, in the delivery of health care and in the promotion of community health for the residents of the state. With twenty-one basic science and clinical departments and 75 centers and institutes, 2,500 fulltime and volunteer faculty, and 600 medical students, the school has active programs on its three campuses in Piscataway, New Brunswick and Camden.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

Contact Information

Please send nominations and/or application, including a brief statement of the attributes and qualities of the individual, and curriculum vitae to: Robert M. Eisenstein, M.D, Vice Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Email: eisensrm@umdnj.edu, Call: 732-235-8717, or Fax: 732-235-7379.

Grand Valley State University, Physician Assistant Studies Department, College of Health Professions
Department Chair - Physician Assistant Studies
Grand Rapids, MI

The Physician Assistant Studies Department of the Grand Valley State University's College of Health Professions is currently recruiting for the a Department Chair of Physician Assistant Studies. The Department Chair (Program Director) has general responsibility for the organization and administration of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. These responsibilities include leading, maintaining, and structuring the PA Program in accordance with established educational standards, ARC-PA accreditation requirements, and practice.
-The director will have supervisory responsibility for recruiting, retaining and developing faculty and staff with skills and abilities appropriate to their positions.
-He/she will serve as primary advocate for the program at all levels with the University, the PA profession, and the medical community.
-With cooperation from the faculty, he/she will maintain the vision and strategic plan for assessing and achieving the goals and objectives of the program and the policy framework for its successful operation.

The requirements for this position include: * Minimum of master’s degree; a doctoral degree is preferred *Current national certification as a physician assistant, or physician eligible for Michigan license *Established history of teaching *Proven leadership skills *Good communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills *Fiscal and organizational experience *Evidence of a progressive, collaborative management style *Experience in an interprofessional environment.

Apply online at www.gvsujobs.org. Please include a cover letter, CV, and contact information for 3 references. References will be checked prior to the interview process. For further assistance, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Theresa Bacon-Baguley, at bacon-bt@gvsu.edu or 616-331-5986.


To obtain more information or to submit your resume you can contact Theresa Bacon-Baguley as shown below. If you apply for this position, please say you saw it first on www.AcademicCareers.com. Thank you.
Theresa Bacon-Baguley
Please apply online
1 Campus Drive
Allendale , MI 49401
Phone: 616-331-5000
E-Mail: bacon-bt@gvsu.edu

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