Assistant or Associate Professor in Physician Assistant Studies
Assistant or Associate Professor in Physician Assistant Studies
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The Department of Physician Assistant Studies PAS College of Health Sciences CHS at the University of Kentucky is currently accepting applications for a fulltime 12month appointment tenureeligible faculty member at rank determined by qualifications in the Special Title Series to begin employment at the Lexington or Morehead campus on or before July 1 2025. We invite you to become part of a supportive community of dynamic and dedicated faculty focused on being national leaders in Physician Assistant studies. Our wellestablished and nationally respected program offers an entrylevel Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies and enrolls 56 students annually on two campuses in Morehead and Lexington KY. The program is accredited by the ARC PA. The PA Academic residency began in 2020 with residents training in six hospitals throughout Kentucky in a variety of subspecialty sessions. This unique program is committed to the transformation of health care delivery through collaboration innovation educational excellence and focusing on leadership. Please explore what our program has to offer by visiting the Department of Physician Assistant Studies website . Qualified candidates should display evidence of excellence in teaching to meet the program mission in both the didactic and/or clinical components of the PAS curriculum. Participation in scholarly activities is expected and supported along with university service activities. The approximate allocation of effort will be 5580 instruction and 1030 scholarship with the balance in service and professional development. The successful candidate may also participate in clinical practice (up to 20 of effort) to provide direct evidencebased patient care as a licensed clinician in a clinical setting. The College of Health Sciences strongly supports the Department and offers educational opportunities at various levels before and after PA school. The primary appointment for this position will be in the PA Masters program. However qualified candidates may also have opportunities to teach in the Colleges undergraduate programs PA Academic Residency program and the interprofessional PhD program in Rehabilitation and Health Sciences. Additionally PA faculty scholars will receive robust research support to advance their scholarly footprint. Required Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Studies program with a Masters degree in PA studies or terminal degree in a related medical or nursing field Current national certification and eligibility to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Demonstrated multicultural understanding and experience interacting with people from all backgrounds Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of three years clinical experience Prior experience in higher education and/or clinical teaching Involvement in service and scholarship relevant to the field of PAS Applicants must value the University of Kentuckys mission and share its commitment to creating and sustaining a community of belonging for everyone the education of the whole person and the building of a just society. The University of Kentucky and the College of Health Sciences are committed to ensuring that all students faculty and staff operate in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where individuals of all backgrounds identities and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. In your letter of interest please describe the ways in which your past and current teaching scholarship mentorship and/or community service have supported these values. Candidates should apply online with a curriculum vita letter of interest and other specific requests listed on the employment website. Questions should be directed to the search committee chair Kevin Schuer College of Health Sciences Department of Physician Assistant Studies Wethington Building Room 205 900 S. Limestone Street Lexington KYat phoneor email Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Upon offer of employment successful applicants must undergo a national background check and preemployment drug screen as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources. Visit the Universitys website and see for yourself what makes UK the perfect place to work which includes a comprehensive benefits package . As an Equal Opportunity Action Employer we strive to foster a community in which individuals of all backgrounds identities and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.
The Department of Physician Assistant Studies PAS College of Health Sciences CHS at the University of Kentucky is currently accepting applications for a fulltime 12month appointment tenureeligible faculty member at rank determined by qualifications in the Special Title Series to begin employment at the Lexington or Morehead campus on or before July 1 2025. We invite you to become part of a supportive community of dynamic and dedicated faculty focused on being national leaders in Physician Assistant studies. Our wellestablished and nationally respected program offers an entrylevel Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies and enrolls 56 students annually on two campuses in Morehead and Lexington KY. The program is accredited by the ARC PA. The PA Academic residency began in 2020 with residents training in six hospitals throughout Kentucky in a variety of subspecialty sessions. This unique program is committed to the transformation of health care delivery through collaboration innovation educational excellence and focusing on leadership. Please explore what our program has to offer by visiting the Department of Physician Assistant Studies website . Qualified candidates should display evidence of excellence in teaching to meet the program mission in both the didactic and/or clinical components of the PAS curriculum. Participation in scholarly activities is expected and supported along with university service activities. The approximate allocation of effort will be 5580 instruction and 1030 scholarship with the balance in service and professional development. The successful candidate may also participate in clinical practice (up to 20 of effort) to provide direct evidencebased patient care as a licensed clinician in a clinical setting. The College of Health Sciences strongly supports the Department and offers educational opportunities at various levels before and after PA school. The primary appointment for this position will be in the PA Masters program. However qualified candidates may also have opportunities to teach in the Colleges undergraduate programs PA Academic Residency program and the interprofessional PhD program in Rehabilitation and Health Sciences. Additionally PA faculty scholars will receive robust research support to advance their scholarly footprint. Required Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Studies program with a Masters degree in PA studies or terminal degree in a related medical or nursing field Current national certification and eligibility to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Demonstrated multicultural understanding and experience interacting with people from all backgrounds Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of three years clinical experience Prior experience in higher education and/or clinical teaching Involvement in service and scholarship relevant to the field of PAS Applicants must value the University of Kentuckys mission and share its commitment to creating and sustaining a community of belonging for everyone the education of the whole person and the building of a just society. The University of Kentucky and the College of Health Sciences are committed to ensuring that all students faculty and staff operate in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where individuals of all backgrounds identities and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. In your letter of interest please describe the ways in which your past and current teaching scholarship mentorship and/or community service have supported these values. Candidates should apply online with a curriculum vita letter of interest and other specific requests listed on the employment website. Questions should be directed to the search committee chair Kevin Schuer College of Health Sciences Department of Physician Assistant Studies Wethington Building Room 205 900 S. Limestone Street Lexington KYat phoneor email Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Upon offer of employment successful applicants must undergo a national background check and preemployment drug screen as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources. Visit the Universitys website and see for yourself what makes UK the perfect place to work which includes a comprehensive benefits package . As an Equal Opportunity Action Employer we strive to foster a community in which individuals of all backgrounds identities and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.
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