Adjunct Assistant Professor

University of North Texas System•Fort Worth, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of North Texas System is comprised of the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. The UNT System is the only university system based exclusively in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. The system employs over 14,000 individuals, educates more than 49,000 students, and awards nearly 12,000 degrees annually. The UNT System fosters a people-first, values-based culture centered on excellence, curiosity, and innovation, aiming to transform lives and create economic opportunities through education. The Department of Physician Assistant Studies at HSC, established in 1997, offers a Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program. It has a long-standing reputation for preparing skilled and compassionate physician assistants. The program emphasizes academic excellence, Interprofessional Education, and hands-on experiential learning to ensure students succeed in their healthcare careers. The department's commitment to student success is reflected in the strong performance of its graduates on national certifying exams.

Requirements

A master’s degree in PA Studies or a related field.
Three or more years of highly relevant, full-time professional experience.
Knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate the PA profession’s competencies to others in an educational setting.
Currently hold or be eligible for PA licensure in the State of Texas.
Current NCCPA certification.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in higher education is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Teaching and demonstrating clinical skills in classroom, laboratory, and clinical learning environments.
Delivering lectures and facilitating learning activities as assigned.
Providing educational support across multiple courses within the curriculum.
Assisting course directors in delivering high-quality didactic and clinical instruction.
Evaluating student performance and grading assignments, examinations, and clinical activities.
Contributing to student recruitment efforts by participating in applicant interviews and admissions selection processes.
Collaborating with program leadership and fellow faculty on departmental initiatives, accreditation-related activities, committee work, and other program responsibilities.