Job Postings

Acupuncture & Massage College - Full Time and Part-Time Faculty Positions
Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine-Doctoral Program Director
New England School of Acupuncture--President
N.Y. Chiropractic College—Dean of School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
N.Y. College of Health Professions - Faculty and Administrative Positions
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (New York) - Faculty Positions
Southern California University of Health Sciences- President
Tai Sophia Institute—Division Chair of Clinical Practices
University of Bridgeport Acupuncture Institute - Full-Time Faculty

Acupuncture & Massage College Full Time and Part-Time Faculty Positions

Join our professional and friendly staff at the Acupuncture & Massage College and enjoy the sunny tropical weather of Miami, Florida. Our college is over 23 years old, ACAOM accredited, and the oldest school of Acupuncture in Florida.

The Acupuncture and Massage College is actively seeking a full-time Core Faculty member with at least 3-5 years of practical and teaching experience. Knowledge of Chinese Herbs is preferable but not mandatory. Part-time positions are also available.

Position would involve classroom and/or clinical instruction. Salary is commensurate with educational background and clinical and/or teaching experience.

Please email or fax resume to:

Nancy Browne, Executive Director
Acupuncture & Massage College
10506 N. Kendall Drive
Miami, FL 33176
nancy@amcollege.edu
Fax: (305) 595-2622

Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine-Doctoral Program Director

July 13, 2007

Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine is pleased to announce the opening of the following academic position.

Doctoral Program Director

Qualifications: Doctorate preferred; master’s degree required. Experience as a manager of an academic or professional program required.

Doctoral Program Director will be responsible for the overall academic affairs of the doctoral program including: curriculum development, faculty hiring, in-service training, evaluation, recruitment, and academic advising of students.

Please send a letter of interest and resume to Yun Kim, CEO, via email at yun@emperors.edu.

New England School of Acupuncture--President

The New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) is the oldest school for acupuncture and Oriental medicine is the US. Located in one of the country’s premiere centers for medical education and treatment, NESA has developed collaborative relationships with some of the area’s top medical institutions. Whether it is the new NESA/Tufts Medical School Masters in Pain Management program or research being conducted in collaboration with Harvard Medical School and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, NESA is at the forefront of acupuncture and Oriental medicine education in the US. Having recently moved to its new facility, NESA will combine the school and its clinic at one location. It is at this critical point in our history that the Board of Trustees seeks a leader to bring NESA to the next phase in its development.

President

Working closely with faculty, staff and the Board of Trustees, the President will play a leadership role in developing NESA’s strategic plan, guiding the school’s future growth and direction while overseeing all day-to-day operations.

The President will lead the expansion of academic programs that may include development of a new doctoral program. The President will cultivate NESA’s existing relationships within the medical community while expanding the role and visibility of acupuncture and Oriental medicine in the country.

The President will also be responsible for exploring all appropriate strategies to bolster NESA’s financial strength through such initiatives as business activities, grant writing, new research activities, and philanthropy.

Qualifications: A Masters degree is required with a demonstrated interest in the field of Oriental medicine. Ability to function in a leadership capacity is essential, bringing together multiple disciplines and groups inside and outside NESA to further enhance the school’s academic, operational and financial success. Previous administrative and management experience is required. An ability to develop effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, business leaders, the Board and other key groups is critical.

Please submit resume and letter of intent to: searchcommittee@nesa.edu or New England School of Acupuncture, 150 California Street, Newton, MA 02458 attn: Search Committee

N.Y. Chiropractic College—Dean of School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

General Description:
Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and overall management of the Graduate Programs in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AOM) curriculum and the faculty and staff associated with NYCC’s AOM programs in direct and supporting roles. The position is a full time appointment requiring service to the College divided among administrative duties, scholarship, service and teaching in a manner to be determined by agreement between the Dean of the School of AOM and the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Function:

Provide leadership and academic guidance to the NYCC Graduate Programs in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Ensure that department activities are supportive of the NYCC and Graduate Programs Mission /Purpose Statements.
Ensure the integrity and quality of delivery of the Master of Science in Acupuncture/ Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSA/MSAOM) curriculum.
Encourage scholarship and research among MSA/MSAOM program faculty and staff, and modeling and mentoring of such activities.
Develop and promote a departmental setting that is conductive to its employees’ welfare and continued professional growth.
Develop and promote a departmental setting that is conductive to students’ welfare, education, and continued professional growth.
Coordinate and integrate activities pertaining to internal and external departmental activities and promotions.
Maintain current knowledge base and changes in the acupuncture and Oriental medicine field.
Promote and model of behavior that recognizes the stewardship that the faculty and staff should feel toward the college grounds, buildings, and overall organization.

Organizational Relationships:

Responsible to the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Responsible for integration of the department’s activities with the NYCC Academic Affairs Division, and its various departments.
Responsible for the direct supervision of: MSA/MSAOM Programs full and part time faculty; Graduate Associates, teaching Fellows.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Educational Role:

Provide adequate education within the scope of the MSA/MSAOM curriculums
Provide consultation to other phases of the program as it relates to the MSA/MSAOM Programs.

B. Administrative Role:

Provide input to and receive direction from the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Facilitate departmental meetings with faculty and staff on a regular and timely basis.
Develop and review departmental goals, objectives, action steps and professional development plans, ensuring proper growth of the department consistent with the NYCC and departmental mission statements.
Provide reports to the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs and others as necessary and as requested.
Provide yearly evaluation of departmental employees to ensure departmental quality and continued employee advancements.
Manage the departmental budgets including financial projections for equipment, facilities, and staffing.
Oversee the maintenance and cleanliness of the department and its equipment. Ensure proper inventory of all MSA/MSAOM Program supplies and equipment.
Participate in activities sponsored through the department.
Develop interprofessional relationships for the department with relevant local, state, and national organizations.
Provide active involvement and leadership roles for the AOM profession at national and state organizations.
Design and implement proper management of faculty and staff to maximize manpower while maintaining departmental goals.
Provide a positive work and educational environment for the departmental Faculty and Staff.

C. Scholarship:

Maintain a program of scholarly activity commenserate with faculty rank and within the limitations imposed by the role of Dean of the School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
The program of scholarship will be in keeping with the mission statement of the College, and in keeping with the purpose statement of the MSA/MSAOM Programs of the College.
Scholarship will take the form of either advancing the discipline of field of the dean, or of scholarship of pedagogy and the teaching profession in general.
Outcomes of scholarship will be measured by acceptance/presentation of works at appropriate local, regional, national and international conferences, and by publication in relevant peer-reviewed journals.
Mentor the scholarship of other department faculty as per Dean of Basic Sciences.

D. Service:

Participate in College service by service on internal committees appropriate to the role of Dean of the School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Participate in service to the field of expertise by participation in appropriate regional, national and
international organizations.
Volunteer professional services to the local community in roles appropriate to the mission of the College
and the discipline of the Dean.

E. Policy:

Oversees the development of new and/or revised academic policies and procedures. Make recommendations to the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs and President regarding changes in academic policies, and maintains an up-to-date Graduate Programs in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Policies and Procedures manual.
Oversees development of MSA/MSAOM Program standards as to curriculum, textbooks, and terminology.
Participate in ongoing development of Educational and Patient Care Protocols and quality assurance programs.
Build and maintain bridges to Basic Sciences and Health Centers with emphasis on Campus Health Center.

F. Curriculum:

Approves course outlines and syllabi upon recommendation of the faculty and Curriculum Committee.
Provides counsel and support to the Curriculum Committee.

G. Employment of Faculty and Staff

Approves the recruitment of, and makes recommendations to the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs for the hiring of full and part-time faculty, clerical staff, and technicians for the division. Make recommendations to the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs regarding the reappointment of full-time faculty. Approve the appointment of part-time faculty. Provide the necessary authorizations for initial and continuing employee compensation. Maintain and secure faculty and staff departmental personnel records in accordance with College policies.

H. Faculty Evaluation, Advancement and Development

Makes recommendations to the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs regarding promotions in collaboration with Committee on Faculty Appointments and Promotions (CFAP).

I. Budgets

Oversees the preparation of budgets for the MSA/MSAOM Programs, and monitor MSA/MSAOM program revenues and expenses throughout the academic year.

J. Reports, Committees and Meetings

Prepares reports for the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs and/or President for presentation at Board of Trustees meetings, or as required.
Represents the College in national organizations as requested by the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Serves as chairperson of the AOM Advisory Board.

K. Planning

Develop, collaboratively with faculty and staff, goals, objectives and action steps of the MSA/MSAOM Programs.
Contribute to the ongoing processes of institutional self-evaluation, strategic planning and accreditation, prepare reports required to support institutional accreditation activities.

L. Scheduling

Approve the trimester schedule of classes for faculty and students in collaboration with other academic administrators and the Registrar to ensure both quality and cost effectiveness in instruction activities.
Approve the final examination/proctor schedule each trimester.

Methods of Accountability:

Written and oral reports to the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Submission annual Self-Report and Overarching Development Plan to the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Review of quality improvement outcome measures as reported by Institutional Quality and Assessment.
Performance evaluation by the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Faculty, staff and student satisfaction with their experience in the MSA/MSAOM Programs.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

Ability to demonstrate good character and provide principle-centered leadership.
Ability to resourcefully resolve routine conflicts and crisis situations.
Ability to communicate and work effectively and positively with other people.
Ability to consistently demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to tolerate and implement change.
Ability to make decisions in a timely manner.
Ability to perform multiple tasks and daily departmental duties with frequent interruptions and time pressures.
Ability to provide a creative and positive framework for the well-being and personal growth of faculty, staff and students.
Ability to utilize past experiences and information when developing goals and making decisions for the future.
Ability to teach and function in a manner that is consistent with the mission of the College.

Education, Training and Experience:

Requires a master’s degree or its equivalent in acupuncture or acupuncture and Oriental Medicine or a doctorate degree in a relevant subject.
Requires a minimum of three years teaching or clinical experience.
Requires previous administrative experience.

Working Environment and Conditions:

Perform assigned duties in a clean, ventilated, lighted and temperature-controlled office environment.
Perform duties in a positive, professionally growth based environment.

Equipment and Tools:

General office equipment.
Computer hardware and software.
Reference and resource materials for course content related to the MSA/MSAOM curriculum, and principals of management and academic administration.

If you are interested in applying for this position; please submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of reference to: the Office of Human Resources, 2360 State Route 89, Seneca Falls, NY 13148, or e-mail your response to: cmcdermott@nycc.edu.

N.Y. College of Health Professions - Faculty and Administrative Positions

New York College of Health Professions has been a leader in holistic health for over 25 years. Visit our website www.nycollege.edu. New York College of Health Professions offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Massage Therapy, Advanced Asian Bodywork, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and a Continuing Education program in Holistic Nursing for Registered Nurses.

New York College is actively seeking additional full-time administration, as well as full-time, part-time and adjunct faculty, to join our growing institution.

Faculty positions, Graduate School of Oriental Medicine
Qualified candidates will teach on a broad array of oriental sciences, western health sciences, herbology, acupuncture and clinical supervision.

New York College of Health Professions has the following faculty experience/education requirements:

Masters Degree or terminal degree in respective field, PhD preferred
New York State license in respective field, if applicable
3 to 5 years clinical and/or teaching experience

Additional attributes include that the faculty demonstrate a record of academic and administrative leadership in higher education, demonstrates superior clinical, educational, interpersonal, managerial and communication skills; dedication to academics excellence.

Faculty must have a degree from a college or university that is accredited in the United States or have a degree from an institution that is recognized by the US Department of Education. If applicable, they also must have appropriate licensure for the areas they are teaching.

To apply for any of the above positions, please send resume to:

Sherry Varughese
Director, Human Resources
6801 Jericho Turnpike
Syosset, NY 11791
Telephone: 516-364-0808
Facsimile: 516-364-8394
Email: careers@nycollege.edu

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (New York) - Faculty Positions

915 Broadway (at 21 St)
New York, NY 10010

Faculty needed in Oriental Medicine (Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture), Clinical Counseling (psychology) and Biomedical courses (biology, biochemistry, pathophysiology, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology.

Faculty in acupuncture and Chinese herbs must be licensed acupuncturists with NCCAOM certification, and have four years of postgraduate clinical experience.
Previous teaching experience is desirable.
Preference is given to candidates that can teach on the weekends.
Information about the College can be found at www.pacificcollege.edu

Please send your Resume via email to the Academic Dean:

Dr Belinda Anderson PhD, LAc
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
banderson@pacificcollege.edu

President Southern California University of Health Sciences

The Board of Regents for the Southern California University of Health Sciences invites nominations and applications for the position of President.

BACKGROUND
For nearly a century Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has trained men and women for successful and significant careers in patient care. Our rigorous, hands-on approach to education has led to unparalleled recognition by accrediting agencies and tremendous success for alumni in their careers. We have the curriculum, faculty, and facilities necessary to help students evolve into the natural healer they long to be. SCU is located on a beautiful 38-acre campus in Whittier, California, about 20 miles Southeast of Los Angeles and close to Orange County. Students enjoy a quiet suburban atmosphere and the advantages of being near a large city.

POSITION
Reporting to the Board of Regents, the President is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the University and is ultimately responsible through his delegation of authority and his/her actions for the integrity and stability of the University. The President provides direction, leadership and purpose to the campus community in operationalizing the University mission, vision, values and goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications:

Significant administrative experience in a higher education setting preferred

Demonstrated experience in fostering a vision and executing a plan to grow a department/organization successfully within a culturally diverse environment

Basic understanding of issues/opportunities associated with alternative medicine

A style that emphasizes leadership by shared vision, consultation, consensus building, and teamwork

Inspirational presence, and ability to relate well with internal and external constituencies

Ability to be successful in fund raising and advocacy

Experience working with a Board of Regents and supporting excellence in governance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must possess a first professional degree in the health sciences or a terminal academic degree. Extensive experience in educational administration preferred, ideally toward experience gained in an alternative or complimentary medicine or other health sciences setting.

FOR A CONFIDENTIAL INQUIRY, CONTACT:

Ed Mullen
Korn/Ferry International
1900 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 2600
Los Angeles, CA 90067
310.226.6303
ed.mullen@kornferry.com

Pamela Wu
Korn/Ferry International
1900 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 2600
Los Angeles, CA 90067
310.843.4136
pamela.wu@kornferry.com

University of Bridgeport Acupuncture Institute - Full-Time Faculty

The University of Bridgeport Acupuncture Institute is seeking highly qualified and motivated acupuncture professionals be join our full time faculty. The University of Bridgeport is a regionally accredited, multi-purpose institution of higher education. Our division of Health Sciences includes the Acupuncture Institute, College of Chiropractic, College of Naturopathic Medicine, Fones School of Dental Hygiene, and nutrition institute. (See www.bridgeport.edu for more information). We are seeking full-time faculty members with at least 3-5 years of practical and teaching experience. The full job description can be found below.

To apply for a faculty position, please send a resume and cover letter to:
Jennifer Brett, ND, LAc
Director, University of Bridgeport Acupuncture Institute
60 Lafayette St.
Bridgeport, CT 06601
Email: jbrett@bridgeport.edu
Facsimile: 203-576-4107

UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Acupuncture
Department: Acupuncture Institute
Supervisor: Acupuncture Institute Director

JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant Professor of Clinical Acupuncture position is a full time teaching position focusing on the teaching of essential courses in acupuncture and related studies.

MAJOR DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions:
The Assistant Professor of Acupuncture’s responsibilities include:

Supervision of student interns during 2-3 shifts in the UB Acupuncture Institute’s teaching clinic or outreach clinics weekly, including summer clinic rotations
Teach a total of 10 didactic credits over the course of each school year (Spring, Fall and Summer semesters); 14 didactic credits if supervising only 2 shifts per week
Serve as Chair of either the First or Second Year Seminar, starting in August 2008
Advise the Director of the Acupuncture Institute of best practices in acupuncture
Serve as Chair of two Acupuncture Institute faculty committees
Serve as a member of the University of Bridgeport’s Faculty Council
Increase community awareness of the offerings at the Acupuncture Institute

Other:
Performs related duties as necessary to support the University of Bridgeport and Acupuncture Institute mission and educational objectives.

DECISION MAKING: (Level of difficulty or intensity of the mental process and is it Routine or non-routine.)

Ability to supervise and train
Knowledge of educational objectives, programs, methods, procedures, and standards
Understanding of Outcomes Assessment procedures and policies
Knowledge and understanding of all facets of professional patient care

SCOPE of AUTHORITY: Financial, program, specific activity (Amount of freedom to Establish methods to complete assignments.)
Authority as described in the faculty handbook. No budgetary authority

COMMUNICATION: (Interpersonal level of communication, e.g., factual, Interpretative, motivational.)
High level of interpersonal communication needed with interns, and students

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Necessary for essential duties.)
Experience: (Specific, observable and linked to essential duties.)

Degree or diploma in Acupuncture or Oriental medicine
Acupuncture licensure in the State of Connecticut
Minimum 3 years experience as an acupuncturist
Experienced post-secondary educator

WORKING CONDITIONS: (Physical environment)

Work is performed in the classroom and an interior medical/clinical environment.
No or very limited physical effort required.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.