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University of New Haven, School of Health Sciences, PA Program
The Physician Assistant (PA) Program, based in the Department of Allied Health in the School of Health Sciences at the University of New Haven, is seeking to hire a full-time non-tenure track faculty member who will also serve as the Program Director of the newly developing PA Program.
The School is seeking a colleague qualified to develop and direct the PA Program including an innovative vision for the program as it develops and seeks national recognition. The ideal candidate for this position will be effective at curriculum development, strategic planning, academic assessment, and student-focused leadership. The successful candidate will join a welcoming and collegial group of faculty and students.
The University of New Haven School of Health Sciences educates competent, caring health professionals by delivering innovative, interdisciplinary healthcare education and services that are student-centered, focused on excellence, with a global reach. The School aims to be a regional destination and nationally recognized leader for healthcare education and services at the forefront of healthcare for the 21st century. The School of Health Sciences is comprised of seven undergraduate and three graduate programs offered on its West Haven, Connecticut campus. The School's faculty include 55 full-time and clinical faculty, an on-campus Dental Center and a Health Sciences Simulation Laboratory.
The University of New Haven School of Health Sciences, launched in July 2018, is one of the most progressive health science schools in the US for its approach to integrate all health professionals - from technicians to physicians - in an interdisciplinary, interprofessional educational experience focused on its three primary pillars: prevention, professional ethics, and health technology. The School has embarked upon a 10-year plan of launching one new academic program each year for the next 10 years. The School of Health Sciences has strong relationships with multiple health systems in the southern New England region that provide ample opportunities for research, community partnerships, and other collaborations. The University of New Haven's School of Health Sciences is one of first schools in the United States to pursue higher education certification from Planetree International. The partnership between the School of Health Sciences and Planetree International represents an unprecedented opportunity to develop and grow a health professions educational experience from the ground up with a person-centered care approach in mind.
Specific Duties:
- Teach 4-6 courses per year at the graduate level
- Manage operations and academic affairs for the PA Program
- Build community and clinical relationships
- Recruit, advise and mentor graduate students in the PA program
- Serve on departmental, college and university level committees
- Lead the Program through the ARC-PA accreditation process
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
- Eligible for licensure in CT
- Current NCCPA certification
- Demonstrated teaching excellence at the graduate level
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in curriculum development
- Experience in guiding a program through the ARC-PA accreditation process
- Experience cultivating partnerships for internships and experiential learning
- Experience teaching professional students in hybrid or cohort learning environments
- Active membership in relevant professional societies
Application Instructions
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background investigation. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon qualifications and departmental equity.
The University of New Haven is committed to diversity and inclusion in higher education. The University seeks candidates whose teaching, research and/or service has prepared them to contribute diversity and inclusion in our academic community. Applicants are asked to submit a diversity and inclusion statement explaining how their teaching, scholarship and/or service, contributes to building and supporting diverse and inclusive communities.
Interested candidates should submit a current curriculum vitae, a cover letter including teaching philosophy, recent teaching evaluations, a diversity and inclusion statement and contact information for at least three professional references to Interfolio:
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