Job Description Summary
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of La Verne is seeking a Clinical Coordinator for its developing Masters in Physician Assistant Program. The position will serve in a dual capacity as clinical coordinator (primary responsibilities) and principal faculty assisting with preparation necessary for program accreditation; recruiting developing and maintaining clinical rotation sites and preceptors; scheduling clerkship assignments; serving as liaison with clinical preceptors; and evaluating assessing supervising and advising students and preceptors. As a principal faculty in the program the Clinical Coordinator develops coordinates and teaches courses and participates in program assessment. This position is integral in the development of the Physician Assistant Program and its accreditation. This is a fulltime tenure track position. The College of Arts and Sciences seeks someone with at least a Masters degree from an accredited university and preferably a Doctoral degree. The ideal candidate must have 2 years of full time clinical experience current NCCPA certification current licensure (or eligibility) to practice in the State of California experience in Physician Assistant education knowledge of ARC PA standards ability to travel network and interact professionally with students faculty and staff and clinical partners and preceptors knowledge of curriculum and course development and a commitment to community service and diversity. Student advising and committee work is required as well as maintaining a record of scholarship and professional activities to assure program and university visibility.The College of Arts and Sciences seeks candidates whose teaching research and service complement the universitys commitment to diversity and inclusivity and who understand the barriers faced by underrepresented minorities and firstgeneration college students. The College of Arts and Sciences is engaged in developing The La Verne Experience a Universitywide initiative that integrates curricular and cocurricular activities with community engagement. As a holistic educational approach The La Verne Experience focuses on Learning Communities TheorytoPractice Experiential Learning and Integrated Learning. Candidates will be expected to collaborate in departmental efforts with The La Verne Experience including interdisciplinary approaches to education and innovative pedagogies. The University of La Verne is a 120 year old independent comprehensive doctoral granting institution in southern California with a strong emphasis on teaching excellence community engagement and an increasing commitment to research and publication. Classified by Carnegie as a CommunityEngaged University La Verne offers high quality liberal arts and professional degree programs at the undergraduate to doctoral levels to traditionalage 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 firstgeneration. All programs have high retention and graduation rates for underrepresented minorities. The University of La Verne 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 university is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds. Benefits of employment include a comprehensive health and welfare plan tuition remission program for employee spouse and dependent children and a generous 10 contribution to the Universitys 403B retirement plan. For more information regarding the University of La Verne visit our website at http://www.laverne. Interested candidates should submit a current curriculum vitae cover letter and at least three professional references in Word or PDF format preferred to Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply please see the instructions above.
Minimum Qualifications
At least a Masters degree from an accredited university and preferably a Doctoral degree. Must have 2 years of full time clinical experience current NCCPA certification current licensure (or eligibility) to practice in the State of California experience in Physician Assistant education knowledge of ARC PA standards ability to travel network and interact professionally with students faculty and staff and clinical partners and preceptors knowledge of curriculum and course development and a commitment to community service and diversity.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer a Doctoral degree from an accredited university.
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