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UW-L - Gunderson - Mayo    PA Program

Position A:  Clinical Education Coordinator

Position B:  Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor            

UW -L – Gundersen – Mayo

Physician Assistant Program, La Crosse WI

Enjoy working within two world-class medical institutions and join the faculty at a highly-rated Midwest University while living and recreating in the picturesque Seven Rivers Region of Western Wisconsin and Southeastern Minnesota.

The UW-L – Gundersen – Mayo Physician Assistant Program based in La Crosse, WI invites qualified and interested persons to apply for either or both of the half-time, twelve-month, non-tenure track faculty positions of Clinical Education Coordinator and/or Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor to begin as soon as possible.  As instructional academic staff appointments, both positions are eligible for career promotion and progression.

 

Clinical Education Coordinator – Position A

Responsibilities would include oversight of the clinical education phase of the program including:

Coordination with Mayo and Gundersen Lutheran medical education coordinators

Scheduling and evaluation of clinical training sites

Evaluation of student learning and progress

Clinical preceptor faculty development and support

Monitor and maintain the record-keeping systems for clinical rotations

Clinical curricular revisions and development

Updating and revision of learning objectives, written exams, and student evaluation methods

Recruitment of new clinical training sites with an open mind toward expansion of the program

Advise students through PA educational process

Classroom instruction within the pre-clinical year

Participate in all aspects of student education, curricular redesign, and maintenance of program accreditation

Actively engage as vital member of team-oriented faculty

 

Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor– Position B

Responsibilities would include student instruction and evaluation primarily in the pre-clinical phase of the program including:

Classroom instruction as both lead teacher and adjunct instructor as determined by program director

Evaluate student learning and progress

Advise students through PA educational process

Participate in the student recruitment, selection, and admission processes

Participate in all aspects of student evaluation, curricular re-design and maintenance of program accreditation

Actively engage as vital member of team-oriented faculty

 

Candidates must hold either current NCCPA certification and be eligible for WI State Licensure, or possess an advanced medical degree (i.e. MD/DO). At a minimum, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree and have completed at least one full year of clinical practice by the start date.  Both Positions require frequent and professional interaction with healthcare administrators, physicians, educators, and administrative personnel.  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.  Prior teaching experience and clinical experience will enhance the candidate’s application, though all interested parties with a demonstrated interest and willingness to teach are invited to apply.

 

The UW-L – Gundersen – Mayo PA Program is a tri-partnership with the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation, and the Mayo School of Health Related Sciences. The program is an accredited 24 month Master’s Degree PA Program.  Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience, provides excellent benefits, and offers the opportunity to continue clinical practice.

 

Interested Individuals may contact:

Edward J. Malone III, MD

Chair, Search & Screen Committee, PA Program Director

UW-L – Gundersen – Mayo PA Program

1725 State Street

4046 Health Science Center

La Crosse, WI  54601

Phone:  (608) 785-6623      

 

To apply, send letter (or e-mail) of interest, curriculum vitae, and names with contact information of three references.  Please designate position number in all correspondence:  Position 09H-P01A—Clinical Education Coordinator and/or Position 09H-P01B—Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor.  All materials may be submitted via e-mail (salow.shau@uwlax.edu) or fax (608) 785-8460 to accelerate processing which is preferred.

 

UW-La Crosse is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  Women, persons of color, and individuals with a disability are encouraged to apply.  If you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process, please contact the committee chair above to make appropriate arrangements.

 

Employment will require a criminal background check.  A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, UW-La Crosse does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.