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DEPARTMENT
CHAIR (Program Director)

University of Texas Medical Branch

Galveston, Texas

The School of Health
Professions at the University of Texas
Medical Branch invites applications for the position of chair of the
nationally recognized Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies.

The chair/program director
has general responsibility for the
organization and administration of the Department of PA Studies.
General responsibilities include departmental organization and
administration; accreditation maintenance; continuous program
development and review; academic, administrative, and financial
planning, and general effectiveness of the program and faculty. In
addition, the chair will also be involved in teaching, student
counseling, faculty development, research and scholarly activities, and
service to the university and community. The successful applicant will
be appointed to a 12-month tenure track position at the rank of either
associate professor or professor.

Position
qualifications
:

  • NCCPA certification
  • Licensed or eligibility
    for PA licensure in Texas
  • MPAS degree or
    equivalent (doctorate preferred)
  • Demonstrated leadership
    ability, academic and direct care
    clinical experience, and record of scholarly activity

Salary will be commensurate
with qualifications.

For more information
contact Dr. Vicki Freeman, Search
Committee Chair, at vfreeman@utmb.edu
or (409) 772-3056.

Applications can be made
online at
this link
.

UTMB is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer.





FOUNDING
CHAIR (Program Director)

University of Tennessee Health Science Center (A
Developing PA Program)

Memphis, Tennessee

This tenure-track, 12-month
appointment for the founding chair
of the Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies is at the
associate or full professor level.

Responsibilities:
The
chair/program director is responsible for the educational, service,
research, and clinical programs for the department; personnel matters
within the department; department finances; physical facilities; and
the planning and implementation of all aspects of the formation of the
department.

Qualifications:
Applicants should
present strong evidence of effective teaching, management, and
mentorship experience, as well as success in optimizing the teaching
and research talents of faculty and professional staffs. The applicant
should demonstrate a commitment to further developing research
opportunities in the department; evidence of external funding is
desired. Qualifications include a minimum of a master's degree in PA
studies, graduation from an accredited PA program, and eligibility for
Tennessee licensure (http://health.state.tn.us/Boards/PA/index.htm).
A minimum of ten years clinical experience is preferred, including five
years experience in teaching and academic administration. Applicants
should possess strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work
cooperatively, and foster diversity in a complex academic community. A
working knowledge of the accreditation process is necessary.

Salary:
Competitive, commensurate
with experience.

Application:
Evaluation of
applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled. Send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list
of at least three professional references by mail or electronically to

Dr. Rick Kasser, Chair,
Search Committee

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

College of Allied Health Sciences

930 Madison Avenue, 6th floor

Memphis, TN 38163

Phone: (901) 448-4711

Email: rkasser@uthsc.edu






PROGRAM
DIRECTOR (Campus Program Director)

Keiser University (A Developing PA Program)

Tallahassee, Florida

Do you have an interest in
engaging students in
learning-centered graduate education and developing future physician
assistants (PAs)? Keiser University has an exciting and unique
opportunity at its Tallahassee campus for the position of campus
program director.

This position is an
excellent opportunity for an emerging
leader to provide oversight of the development of the PA program
through the formative stages prior to implementation in January 2013,
pending ARC-PA approval.

The campus program director
will work directly with the
university program director in the following key areas:

  • Provide leadership and
    effective administration of the
    Tallahassee campus PA program
  • Oversee the academic and
    clinical functions, ongoing
    programmatic analysis and review, and service on program committees
  • Collaborate on the
    recruitment, admission, and retention of
    students in the PA program
  • Teach courses and
    coordinate didactic courses in the PA
    studies curriculum
  • Participate in the
    implementation and evaluation of the
    curriculum; participate in the development, initiation, and
    incorporation of instructional experiences
  • Develop competencies
    required for the successful completion
    of board examinations; serving as a small-group facilitator.

Qualifications:
Minimum
qualifications include NCCPA certification, eligibility for Florida
license, 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. Preferred qualifications include an
earned doctoral degree or in progress toward a doctoral degree; and
prior experience in PA education at the assistant director or academic
coordinator level.

Application:
Evaluation of
applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled. Send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list
of at least three professional references by mail or electronically to

Dr. Helen Martin, Chair,
Search Committee

Keiser University

Master of Science in Physician Assistant

1500 NW 49th Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Phone: (954) 776-4456

Email: hmartin@keiseruniversity.edu





PROGRAM
DIRECTOR

Mercer University

Atlanta, Georgia

Mercer University's
Physician Assistant (PA) Program is
seeking a dynamic director to provide leadership in continuing the
development and growth of the newly accredited program. The program is
in the College of Pharmacy and Health Science and is based on Mercer
University's Cecil B. Day Campus in Atlanta. The program offers a
Master of Medical Science degree and will have its second graduating
class in 2011. The program director's position will be either tenure
track or non-tenure track and will hold an academic rank commensurate
with individual qualifications. The director will be responsible for
hiring faculty and staff for the program, make key decisions related to
the curriculum and organization of the program, and guide the program
through the ongoing accreditation process. The program director will
also be involved in teaching, faculty development, scholarly
activities, and service to the University and community.

This program is a
collaborative effort between Mercer
University and Piedmont Healthcare, a major regional health care system
with sites located in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Position
Qualifications
:

  • NCCPA Board Certified PA
    or board certified physician
    licensed in Georgia or eligible for state licensure, if licensed
    elsewhere
  • Minimum of five years'
    experience in health care education
    is required, preferably PA education
  • Clinical experience is
    required; master's degree required,
    doctorate preferred
  • Effective, energetic
    leader with strong interpersonal
    skills and the ability to interact effectively with students, faculty,
    staff members, and external stakeholders

This position will be a
12-month appointment and will report
to the dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Mercer University is a
private, comprehensive, faith-based
institution with major campuses in Macon, Atlanta, and Savannah,
Georgia; and four regional academic centers across the state. The
Atlanta campus, which has an enrollment of 2,800 students, is situated
on over 250 wooded acres and is located 12 miles northeast of downtown
Atlanta.

A review of applications
will begin immediately and will
continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should
apply online at https://www.mercerjobs.com/.
Inquiries can be directed to

Dr. Lisa Lundquist,
Assistant Dean for Administration

Email: mailto:%20lundquist_lm@mercer.edu

AA/EOE/ADA





PROGRAM
DIRECTOR

Malcolm X College

Chicago, Illinois

City Colleges of Chicago,
Malcolm X College, is seeking a
director of the physician assistant (PA) program.

Partial
Responsibilities
:

  • Responsible for the
    overall management of the day to day
    operations of the PA program in accordance with ICCB (Illinois
    Community College Board) and ARC-PA Standards. Includes management of
    instructional and operational staff, curriculum development, program
    improvement, and maintenance of program standards to ensure
    accreditation compliance.
  • Supervises, evaluates,
    and manages department faculty and
    support staff.
  • Ensures faculty and
    students meet standards and guidelines
    regarding didactic or clinical activities at multiple off-campus
    medical facilities.
  • Designs and evaluates
    didactic and clinical curriculum to
    ensure that expected competencies are being taught to the students.
  • Assesses, evaluates, and
    implements program changes as
    workforce trends demand. Responsible for budget preparations and
    accountability.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
in medical or health sciences field, master's degree strongly
preferred; graduation from an accredited PA program; current PA license
in the state of Illinois required, NCCPA board certification strongly
preferred; minimum of five years' work experience in the health
sciences field.

Previous experience with
accreditation procedures and
articulation processes; experience in activities that focus on
assessment and student learning outcomes; demonstrated supervisory
experience required; previous instructional experience highly
desirable; strong project management experience; previous budget
development experience preferred.

Additional
Information
: For more
information and to apply, visit our website at http://www.www.ccc.edu/,
or view the full position announcement at http://projects.ccc.edu/JobList/ViewJob.aspx?jobid=2669.

Application:
Apply directly at mxjobs@ccc.edu.

Chicago residency is
required for all full-time employees
within six months of hire. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative
action employer.






PROGRAM
DIRECTOR (Chair)

Saint Louis University

St. Louis, Missouri

Saint Louis University, a
Catholic, Jesuit institution
dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service, is
seeking applicants for physician assistant (PA) program director and
chair of the Department of PA Education. General responsibilities
include departmental organization and administration; accreditation
maintenance; continuous program development and review; academic,
administrative, and financial planning; and general effectiveness of
the program and faculty. As full-time university faculty, the chair
will also be involved in teaching, student counseling, faculty
development, research and scholarly activities, and service to the
University and community.

Position
Qualifications
:

  • Completion of an
    accredited PA program (PA applicants)
  • Minimum of a master's
    degree in PA studies or related
    health science degree, doctoral degree or work in progress preferred
  • NCCPA certification and
    current registration; meets
    eligibility requirements for Missouri licensure
  • Minimum of five years'
    clinical experience; minimum of
    three years as a faculty member in a PA program or comparable
    experience
  • Demonstrated leadership
    ability; demonstrated skill in
    curriculum development, teaching, and administration; record of
    scholarly and service activity
  • Excellent communication
    skills

Specific duties and salary
are dependent on qualifications and
experience. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. All
applications must be made online at http://jobs.slu.edu/.

Saint Louis University is
an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer (AA/EOE) and encourages nominations of and
applications from women and minorities.







PROGRAM
DIRECTOR

Touro College–Manhattan

New York, New York

The Touro College Manhattan
Campus Physician Assistant (PA)
Program is seeking applications for the position of program director.
Touro College has been a leader in PA education since 1972. Located in
the heart of Manhattan, we offer a non-traditional, 32-month program
leading to dual degrees of BS in Health Sciences and MS in PA Studies,
with an established record of excellence. We are seeking a dynamic
individual with leadership qualities who has extensive experience in PA
education and administration.

The program director serves
as the chief administrative
officer of the PA program. The program director must lead and manage
the program; be knowledgeable about and responsible for the
accreditation process; and oversee the program’s
administration, fiscal management, continuous review and analysis,
planning, and development. The program director supervises the medical
director, faculty, and staff in all program-related activities.

The successful candidate
must possess a graduate-level degree,
preferably a doctorate; hold current NCCPA certification and New York
State licensure or eligibility; have at least five years each of
clinical and academic experience; a collaborative management style;
excellent verbal and written communication skills; and a record of
scholarly contributions. This 12-month, full-time position offers a
faculty ranking and a salary commensurate with qualifications,
experience, and scholarship.

Please send a letter of
interest, curriculum vitae, statement
of leadership and teaching philosophy, and a list of three references to

Touro College Manhattan
Campus Physician Assistant Program

Attn: Nadja Graff, PhD, Associate Dean

27 West 23rd Street, Rm. 600a

New York, NY 10010


Or submit electronically to
ngraff@touro.edu.

Review of applications will
begin immediately.





PROGRAM
DIRECTOR

DeSales University

Center Valley, Pennsylvania

DeSales University seeks a
director for its nationally
recognized physician assistant (PA) program.

The University has broken
ground for the magnificent Gambet
Center for Business and Health Care Education, which will house the PA
Program. The $27,000,000 building will include state-of-the-art
simulation laboratories, a standardized patient suite, examination
rooms, a gross anatomy lab, and related amenities and technological
advances. Additional information about the PA program is available at http://www.desales.edu/default.aspx?pageid=331.

Candidates must be
knowledgeable about and supportive of
Catholic moral issues with respect to health care, and must hold a
master's degree in PA Studies or related field or an MD or DO degree.
Both PA and physician candidates must be licensed. They must also have
successful administrative and teaching experience on the college or
university level. This 12-month, tenure-track appointment begins June
1, 2012. Salary and rank are commensurate with the candidate's
qualifications.

Please send letter of
application, curriculum vitae, three
letters of recommendation, and photocopies of transcripts to

Fr. Peter Leonard, OSFS,
Dean of Graduate Education

DeSales University

2755 Station Ave.

Center Valley, PA 18034-9568, or by email to

peter.leonard@desales.edu.

Review of applications
begins immediately and continues until
the positions are filled.

DeSales University is a
Catholic liberal arts institution on a
beautiful 480-acre campus in the Lehigh Valley of eastern Pennsylvania,
approximately one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York
City. As a member of the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent
Colleges, DeSales University participates in cooperative programs with
Lehigh University and with Cedar Crest, Lafayette, Moravian, and
Muhlenberg Colleges. EOE






MEDICAL
DIRECTOR

Keck School of Medicine, USC

Alhambra, California

The Keck School of Medicine
of the University of Southern
California, Department of Family Medicine, is seeking a half-time
medical director for the primary care physician assistant (PA) program.
The program was established in 1971 and has consistently produced
outstanding PA graduates. The program has held continuous accreditation
since 1975 and has recently received five years of reaccreditation. The
program resides in Alhambra, California, in new facilities, which
provide students with an excellent educational
experience.
Program
faculty consist of senior clinicians and scholars.

This individual will work
with the PA program director and
faculty to provide expertise in the didactic and clinical curriculum
including lecture content, course directing, and clinical rotations. It
is expected that this individual will help connect the PA program with
potential clinical training sites and act as an intermediary in issues
surrounding student learning in these sites. This individual will teach
students in the PA program a variety of medical and clinical topics as
well as co-direct one to two courses each year.

The ideal candidate will be
a family physician or pediatrician
with at least five years of post residency experience as a clinician.
Opportunities are available for a shared position with the Department
of Family Medicine. This individual will also need to be board
certified in family medicine and/or pediatrics and possess a current
California medical license. The candidate should be able to demonstrate
a commitment to the mission of the program and should have experience
working with PAs. The ideal candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the
PA profession. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience.

Inquiries, letter, and CV to

Kevin Lohenry, PhD, PA-C,
Program Director

Assistant Professor of Clinical Family Medicine

USC Primary Care Physician Assistant Program

1000 S. Fremont Avenue, Bldg A11, Unit 7, Room 11-156

Alhambra, CA 91801

Phone: (626) 457-4262

Email: lohenry@med.usc.edu

The University of Southern
California is an equal opportunity
employer that values diversity.





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ACADEMIC
COORDINATOR (Academic/Didactic Coordinator)

Malcolm X College

Chicago, Illinois

City Colleges of Chicago,
Malcolm X College, is seeking an
academic/didactic coordinator for the physician assistant (PA) program.
This position develops and maintains didactic teaching schedules for
all instructors and students; documents ongoing and summative student
assessments and modifies instruction as necessary to ensure expected
learning competencies will be met by each student by end of didactic
class, semester, and academic year. It assists the director with
developing self-study reports, continuous program evaluation, and other
administrative duties. Basic duties include:

  • Operational
    Duties
    : Designs,
    implements, coordinates, and evaluates, at least annually, the
    curriculum with comparison of student evaluation instruments to
    expected competencies for the entire curriculum.
  • Student
    Instruction, Assessment, and
    Evaluation
    : Delivers curriculum and instruction for
    ensuring students attain the learning objectives of each didactic
    course, for evaluating students and reporting progress as required by
    the institution, for the periodic review and updating the level
    students achieve required learning outcomes.
  • Administrative
    Duties
    : Assists
    program administration and participates in self-study process.
  • Professional
    Development/Training
    :
    Provides academic and professional advising to students; engages in
    clinical practice up to 20% of professional time.
  • Strategic
    Planning
    : Develops,
    reviews, and revises as necessary the mission statement for the
    program.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
from a regionally accredited institution. Graduate of an accredited PA
program required; must have certification by the National Commission on
Certification of Physician Assistants; must be currently licensed as a
PA in the state of Illinois or eligible to obtain such licensure.
Minimum of one year of teaching and/or curriculum development
experience. Master's degree preferred. Completion of a minimum of five
years practicing as a PA strongly preferred; additional experience as a
PA in a clinical setting and/or in an academic setting preferred.
Previous experience with ARC-PA accreditation procedures and
articulation processes strongly preferred. Experience in activities
that focus on assessment and student learning outcomes required.

Additional
Information
: For more
information and to apply, visit our website at http://www.ccc.edu/, or
view the full position announcement at http://projects.ccc.edu/JobList/ViewJob.aspx?jobid=2677.

Application:
Apply directly at mxjobs@ccc.edu.

Chicago residency is
required for all full-time employees
within six months of hire. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative
action employer.





ACADEMIC
COORDINATOR

Community College of Baltimore County

Baltimore, Maryland

The Community
College of Baltimore County
(CCBC) 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!

CCBC is seeking a physician
assistant (PA) academic
coordinator in its School of Health Professions. This PA academic
coordinator is a 12-month position. The academic coordinator is
responsible for overseeing all aspects of the didactic program
including recruitment of guest lecturers and adjunct faculty, as well
as an in depth evaluation and analysis of the didactic program. Please
see the full position description at http://www.ccbcmdjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=161704.

Successful applicants must
have:

  • A current NCCPA
    certification
  • Master's degree
  • Eligible for Maryland PA
    licensure
  • Minimum of three years'
    clinical experience and teaching
    experience in higher education
  • Preference will be given
    to applicants with a record of
    excellence in teaching and academic administration

Application must be made
online at http://www.ccbcmdjobs.com/.

CCBC practices equal
opportunity in education and employment
and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within the college
community. EEO/AA





ACADEMIC
COORDINATOR (Director of Didactic Education)

Tufts University School of Medicine (A Developing PA Program)

Boston, Massachusetts

Tufts University School of
Medicine Physician Assistant (PA)
Program is seeking a director of didactic education (academic
coordinator) for its new, developing program leading to a master's of
medical science degree. Reporting to the program director, the director
of didactic education (DDE) participates in all aspects of the
development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum. The DDE
works with course directors in arranging teaching schedules,
development of course syllabi, and refinement of educational objectives
primarily for the first year courses, and may serve as faculty for
selected courses.

The DDE will serve on the
admissions and curriculum
committees. He/she will advise and mentor students and participate in
all aspects of student recruitment, retention, and academic
progression. The DDE will oversee the student capstone project for the
program. He/she will participate in most aspects of student and program
evaluation (continuous and periodic), and data collection and analysis
for the on-going accreditation process. The DDE will actively collect
and analyze data for student and program evaluation and prepare reports
for various committees. He/she will also perform additional
responsibilities as assigned by the program director.

Qualifications:

  • The successful candidate
    must be a graduate of an
    accredited PA program, NCCPA certified, and currently licensed (or
    eligible for licensure) as a PA in Massachusetts.
  • He/she will possess at
    least a master's degree as a PA or
    in a related discipline. The DDE will have at least five years of
    clinical experience as a PA and a minimum of two years of PA education
    experience.
  • He/she must have strong
    interpersonal abilities including
    written and spoken communication skills, problem-solving and critical
    decision-making abilities, and expertise in preparing and delivering
    lectures.
  • He/she will possess
    strong computer skills, including use
    of Word, PowerPoint, database use, and familiarity with electronic
    medical records. He/she will also have broad knowledge of the PA
    profession, its history and development, and an understanding of legal
    and regulatory issues involving PA practice.

This is a non-tenured track
faculty position with a salary
commensurate with past education and clinical experience. Academic rank
is expected to be at the assistant clinical professor level.

Application:
Send CV to

Richard E. Murphy, PA-C, MBA

Director, Physician Assistant Program

Tufts University School of Medicine

136 Harrison Avenue, Suite 207

Boston, MA 02111

Email: richard.murphy@tufts.edu

Tufts University maintains
compliance with all federal, state,
and local laws pertaining to affirmative action, anti-discrimination
and the Americans with Disabilities Act, through complaint resolution,
programming and training.





ACADEMIC
COORDINATOR (Faculty)

Saint Francis University

Loretto, Pennsylvania

The Physician Assistant
(PA) Sciences Department, School of
Health Sciences, Saint Francis University, Loretto, Pennsylvania, is
seeking an academic coordinator/faculty, PA Sciences.

Qualifications for this
position include graduation from an
accredited PA program. A master's degree is required and a doctorate
degree with prior experience within PA education is preferred. Current
NCCPA certification as a PA is required with a minimum three years of
teaching experience. Candidate must be eligible for
registration/licensure in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The full
position description is available at http://www.francis.edu/EmploymentOpportunities.htm#FACPA.

Application: Interested
candidates should complete an online
application athttp://francis.edu/jobapplication.htm,
then submit a cover letter, references (names, mailing and email
addresses, and telephone numbers), and current curriculum vitae to positions@francis.edu.

Alternately, applicants may
send application materials to

Academic Coordinator
Faculty Position

c/o Office of Human Resources

Saint Francis University

P.O. Box 600

Loretto, PA 15940

Applications will be
accepted until the position is filled.

Saint Francis University is
committed to diversity of
students, staff, and faculty and encourages applications from
historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons
with disabilities. AA/EOE.





ACADEMIC
COORDINATOR

University of the Sciences (A Developing PA Program)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of the Sciences
is seeking a 12 month, full-time
physician assistant (PA) faculty person who will serve as the academic
coordinator of a developing master's-granting PA Studies program. In
addition to being highly organized with excellent communication skills,
the successful candidate will have the primary responsibility of
working with the program director to plan, develop, and coordinate the
didactic portion of the PA program in accordance with ARC-PA Standards.
This position will also develop and maintain the didactic course
syllabi, instructional objectives, expected competencies, content
outlines, lecture notes, instructional methods, activities, handouts,
and evaluation tools.

Minimum
Qualifications
: Graduate
of an accredited PA program with relevant master's degree, be NCCPA
certified, have or be eligible for current licensure in Pennsylvania,
and have a minimum of one year teaching experience and a minimum of two
years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities:
Key functions
include:

  • Plan, sequence, and
    coordinate didactic year courses and
    course content
  • Recruit appropriate
    internal and external lecturers to
    deliver didactic year course content
  • Maintain student
    performance records
  • Identify students in
    need of academic or other counseling
    and make appropriate referrals

As a member of core faculty
in accordance with ARC-PA
Standards, the academic coordinator is also responsible for:

  • Academic advising and
    counseling of students
  • Participation in
    developing, designing, implementing,
    coordinating, and evaluating the program curriculum
  • Teaching in areas of
    knowledge and expertise
  • Participation in regular
    faculty meetings as well as
    internal and external committees as required; active participation in
    local, regional, national PA organizations
  • Participation in
    admission activities; accreditation
    maintenance; maintenance of NCCPA certification

Application
Process
: To be
considered for this position, please submit the following: CV, a letter
of interest, and three letters of recommendation. The materials should
be sent in a PDF file with your name and the date as part of the
filename to employment@usciences.edu.

Screening for the position
will begin immediately and continue
until it is filled. USciences is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer.






ACADEMIC
COORDINATOR

University of Tennessee Health Science Center (A
Developing PA Program)Memphis, Tennessee

The College of Allied
Health Sciences at the University of
Tennessee Health Science Center seeks nominations and applications for
the position of academic coordinator, Department of Physician Assistant
(PA) Studies. The emerging department will provide master's-level
education for PAs. Founded in 1972, the college is located on a large
health science center campus with five other colleges (dentistry,
medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and graduate health sciences). The first
class is expected to matriculate in August 2014.

Responsibilities:
The academic
coordinator is a 12-month, full-time position that reports to the
program director/chair and will plan, develop, and manage the didactic
portion of the PA program curriculum within the guidelines of the
ARC-PA Standards; work with department and college leadership to attain
and maintain accreditation and NCCPA certification; recruit, develop,
and retain qualified faculty to deliver the didactic portion of the
curriculum as well as teach in areas of expertise; participate in
admissions activities and provide advising and academic counseling of
students.

Qualifications:
The ideal
candidate must be a graduate of an accredited PA program, possess a
graduate degree (master's or doctorate), be NCCPA certified with a
minimum of two years of clinical experience, and hold a current license
in Tennessee or be eligible for licensure. Experience in PA higher
education is desired.

Salary:
Competitive, commensurate
with experience.

Application:
Evaluation of
applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is
filled. Send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of at least
three professional references by mail or electronically to

Chandra Alston, Chair,
Search Committee

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

College of Allied Health Sciences

930 Madison Avenue, 6th floor

Memphis, TN 38163

Phone: (901) 448-1955

Email: paprogram@uthsc.edu

The University of
Tennessee does not discriminate on
the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age,
disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and
services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends
to both employment by and admission to the University. The University
does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its
educational programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational
Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.




CLINICAL
COORDINATOR

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut

The Physician Assistant
(PA) program at Quinnipiac University
invites applications for a clinical coordinator. This is a full-time,
12-month faculty position. Reporting directly to the program director,
the successful candidate will be responsible for both curricular and
administrative aspects of the PA program.

Job Duties:
The primary
responsibilities will be the monitoring of student performance in the
clinical year; student advisement; conducting clinical site visits;
evaluation, outcome analysis, and development of PA clinical
curriculum, as well as active participation and coordination of PA
program committees.

Additional responsibilities
will include: oversight,
maintenance, continued development of and outcome analysis on
electronic student logging and clinical evaluations. This individual
will also be responsible for providing technical support for students
with regards to the clinical tracking program.

In addition, he/she will be
expected to teach at the graduate
and undergraduate levels, participate in university service, engage in
scholarship, and maintain clinical practice hours.

Minimum
Requirements
:
Qualifications for this position include graduation from an accredited
PA program, minimum of an earned master's degree, proven clinical
precepting and/or teaching experience, minimum of three years' current
clinical experience, current NCCPA certification and eligibility for
licensure in the state of Connecticut. Advanced computer skills
required with proficiency in using clinical evaluation software.
Experience in PA education is desirable.

Application:
Application
materials should include curriculum vitae, a concise statement of
teaching philosophy and educational interests, and contact information
for three professional references. To apply: http://careers.quinnipiac.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52333.

Inquiries may be directed
to Cynthia Lord, Director of the PA
Program, at cynthia.lord@quinnipiac.edu.
Consideration of candidates will begin on October 15, 2011, and will
continue until the position is filled.



CLINICAL COORDINATOR

Arcadia University

Christiana, Delaware

The Arcadia University
Physician Assistant (PA) Program is now
accepting applications for the position of clinical coordinator at our
Christiana, Delaware, campus. 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, classroom teaching, clinical lab instruction,
clinical site visits, program development, research, and the
opportunity for clinical practice.

Arcadia University is
currently celebrating its 157th
anniversary. The Arcadia PA Program master's level program offers two-
and three-year options for a dual degree in public health. The PA
program has academic partnerships in the United Kingdom and South
Africa and students in the PA program have completed clinical rotations
in 20 different countries. There is extensive use of technology in the
program with 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

Department of Medical Science and

Community Health

Arcadia University

111 Continental Drive, Suite 201

Newark, DE 19713

(Fax): (302) 356-9458





CLINICAL
COORDINATOR (Assistant/Associate Professor of Health Sciences)

Butler University

Indianapolis, Indiana

The Butler University
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
is accepting applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position.
This position exists in the Department of Health Sciences and will
serve the needs of the physician assistant (PA) program. The position
responsibility includes coordination of clinical sites, teaching,
service, and scholarship.

Candidates for the position
must be a certified PA with a
master's degree; however, candidates will be considered if they are
pursuing a graduate degree or a physician. The candidate must have
excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Other
characteristics that are deemed essential to job performance include a
strong commitment to the growth of the PA profession, to the
professional development of students and preceptors from diverse
backgrounds, strong computer skills, an ability to prioritize
responsibilities, function independently, and maintain a knowledge of
current standards of medical practice. All applicants must be eligible
for licensure as a PA or physician in the state of Indiana. At least
1–2 years of practice experience are desirable. The position
is available in January 2012.

View this job at http://www.butler.edu/physician-assistant/faculty--staff/position-openings/.

Applicants should send a
letter briefly outlining their
experience in relevant areas, teaching background, curriculum vitae,
and at least three professional references to

Sam Gurevitz, PharmD

Chair, Search Committee

Butler University

College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

4600 Sunset Avenue

Indianapolis, IN 46208

Email: sgurevit@butler.edu

Butler University is an
equal opportunity employer and is
committed to enhancing the diversity of the student body and its
faculty and staff. Therefore, women and minorities are strongly
encouraged to apply.






CLINICAL
COORDINATOR (Director of Clinical Resources and

Assistant/Associate Professor of PA Studies)

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Boston, Massachusetts

Massachusetts College of
Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS),
a private and independent institution with a long and distinguished
history, is a coeducational college offering graduate, professional and
undergraduate degrees in the health sciences.

Program
Description
: This
position develops new clinical rotation affiliations and maintains
clinical placements for students within the School of PA Studies on the
College's three campuses; is responsible for ensuring that all clinical
agreements are consistent with School and College policies and any
licensure and accreditation requirements; coordinates the activities of
current clinical affiliations and leads efforts in clinical education
to ensure that the educational experiences in clinical settings are
appropriate and meet relevant accreditation standards; oversees student
placement and coordinates assessment of students in clinical rotations;
works closely with the dean and program directors to ensure consistency
and academic integrity between the didactic and clinical educational
components of the curricula; oversees the continuous collection of
pertinent data for self-study and accreditation needs as well as
institutional and program effectiveness needs; collaborates with
clinical directors in other schools and programs, the provost's office,
and legal counsel to coordinate clinical affiliation agreements;
participates in curriculum and assessment activities; participates in
admission activities; teaches in areas that are related to areas of
expertise; provides academic advising; engages in service leadership in
College and community activities, and participates in the development
of new programs and options to advance the opportunities for students
and support needs of clinical settings.

The director of clinical
resources will report directly to the
dean of the School of PA Studies, with indirect reporting
responsibilities to the program directors for the Boston and
Manchester/Worcester programs. Travel among all three of the College's
campuses and to local, national, and international clinical sites is
required. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor.
Position may be located at Boston, Worcester, or Manchester campus.

Requirements:

  • Required:
    NCCPA board
    certified PA; a minimum of four years of clinical experience;
    demonstrated ability to interact effectively with various
    constituencies including students, faculty, parents, and clinical site
    staff; proficient in MS Office.
  • Desired:
    Teaching experience
    in a PA program; experience in clinical site development.

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.

Application
Instructions
: Please
attach a cover letter, a resume or curriculum vitae, and contact
information for three professional references. Principals only.
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.

Apply Here:
http://www.Click2Apply.net/ydmsn6f.







CLINICAL
COORDINATOR

Pacific University

Hillsboro, Oregon

Pacific University, School
of Physician Assistant (PA)
Studies, is currently seeking applicants for a full-time clinical
coordinator position for our master's degree PA school. The campus is
located in Hillsboro, approximately 15 miles west of Portland, Oregon,
and within an hour of the beautiful Oregon coast, the Oregon wine
country, and majestic Mount Hood.

Responsibilities include
management of the clinical phase of
the curriculum, oversight of the academic progress of students,
monitoring and directing the student's clinical experiences,
coordinating clinical rotations, and completing ongoing evaluation of
sites. The full position description is available at http://www.pacificu.edu/hr/employment/positions/index.cfm.
The position will remain open until filled.

The successful candidate
will be a certified PA with excellent
administrative and communication skills, a minimum of three years of
clinical/administrative experience, and a master's degree. This
12-month position reports to the program director and has a faculty
rank based on previous teaching experience.

Curriculum vitae, cover
letter, and three letters of
recommendation should be sent to

Jim Ferguson PA-C, MPH,
Search Committee Chair

222 SE 8th Ave.

Hillsboro, OR 97123, or by

Email: jferguson@pacificu.edu

Pacific University is an
equal opportunity employer interested
in receiving applications from individuals who can contribute to the
human diversity of the community.





CLINICAL
COORDINATOR

DeSales University

Center Valley, Pennsylvania

DeSales University seeks a
clinical coordinator for its
physician assistant (PA) program. This 12-month, full-time,
nontenure-track position is responsible for obtaining and maintaining
clinical training sites for students and visiting and evaluating
students and their preceptors during their clinical rotations within
the greater Lehigh Valley. Clinical experience as a certified PA
required; master’s degree and successful teaching experience
preferred. This appointment begins July 1, 2012. Salary and rank are
commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications.

Please send letter of
application, curriculum vitae, three
letters of recommendation, and photocopies of transcripts to

Fr. Peter Leonard, OSFS,
Dean of Graduate Education

DeSales University

2755 Station Ave.

Center Valley, PA 18034-9568, or to

Email: peter.leonard@desales.edu.

Review of applications
begins immediately and continues until
the positions are filled.

DeSales University is a
Catholic liberal arts institution on a
beautiful 480-acre campus in the Lehigh Valley of eastern Pennsylvania,
approximately one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York
City. As a member of the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent
Colleges, DeSales University participates in cooperative programs with
Lehigh University and with Cedar Crest, Lafayette, Moravian, and
Muhlenberg Colleges. EOE



CLINICAL
COORDINATOR

Philadelphia University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia
University’s Physician Assistant (PA)
Studies Program is seeking an organized, energetic PA for the position
of clinical coordinator. The clinical coordinator is responsible for
oversight of the clinical training phase of the program including
clinical site development, student assignment, 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 an assistant
clinical coordinator and administrative staff, as well as our entire
faculty team in the execution of duties related to our clinical
education program.

This full-time, 12-month
position also offers didactic
teaching opportunities throughout the academic year and 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 superior 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, as well as previous experience as a faculty
member, assistant clinical coordinator, or clinical coordinator.

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.



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