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Open Rank Professor of Health, Physician Assistant Program

Employer
University of La Verne
Location
La Verne Central Campus

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Position Type
Tenured & Tenure-Track
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

Functional Title:

Open Rank Professor of Health, Physician Assistant Program

Job Description Summary:

The University of La Verne is seeking a full-time principal faculty member for the Physician Assistant program. Tenure-track opportunity is available for candidates with doctorate degrees.

Specific Duties:

Principal faculty deliver the academic and pre-clinical part of the curriculum, teach in areas of expertise, and participate in admission activities. Principal faculty members also help develop and teach courses in both academic and clinical years of the program and participate in all aspects of the program and program assessment. Student advising and committee work is required, as well as maintaining a record of scholarship and professional activities to assure program and university visibility. Principal faculty members report to the Director of the PA Program. Leadership opportunity exists for candidates with requisite skills and experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or greater from an accredited university
  • Current NCCPA certification
  • Current unrestricted PAB license to practice in the state of California
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States
  • Excellent oral, written and computer skills
  • Ability to travel
  • Ability to network and interact professionally with students, faculty, staff and clinical partners and preceptors
  • Knowledge of current ARC-PA standards
  • Knowledge of curriculum and course development
  • Commitment to community service and diversity

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years of full time clinical experience
  • Experience in Physician Assistant Education
  • Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
  • Research
  • Doctorate degree or pursuing a doctorate degree

Benefits Summary:

Salary will be commensurate with experience and internal equity. Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

Location:

La Verne Central Campus

Posting Number:

2018-190182FA

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Interested candidates should submit current curriculum vitae, cover letter, and at least three professional references in Word or PDF format preferred.

Open Date:

01/15/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Organization

The University of La Verne is a 124 year old, independent, comprehensive, doctoral granting institution in southern California with an emphasis on research and publication. Classified by Carnegie as a Community-Engaged University, La Verne offers high quality, liberal arts and professional degree programs at the undergraduate to doctoral levels to traditional-age and adult learners. The main campus is located in La Verne, 35 miles from downtown Los Angeles, along the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains.

The University is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution with 40% of the student population identifying itself as “Hispanic/Latino,” 55% students of color, 10% international students, and a large proportion first-generation. All programs have high retention and graduation rates for underrepresented minorities.  The University has a strong commitment to diversity and places a high priority on creating an environment that supports the growth and success of underrepresented and underserved populations.

The La Verne Experience is at the center of a strategic plan that is focused on serving an ethnically and economically diverse student population, one that is representative of the demographics of California.  The La Verne Experience pedagogical features include learning communities, theory-to-practice, experiential learning, community engagement and reflective practice.  Two prominent annual rankings of America’s Best Colleges - U.S. News & World Report, and Forbes Magazine recognize the University of La Verne as one of the nation’s top national universities. 

For more information regarding the University of La Verne, visit our website at http://www.laverne.edu.

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