Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure-Track of Physician Assistant Medicine

Texas A&M University System • Stephenville, TX

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure-Track of Physician Assistant Medicine in the Division of Health Sciences. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further. At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond. Tarleton State University Division of Health Sciences seeks to educate individuals who will develop into competent leaders dedicated to advancing wellness in the communities they will serve. As the Division of Health Sciences begins the inaugural Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine, we invite applications for Principal Faculty. The position will be 100% administrative load until the first cohort matriculates. The load will then be 60% Teaching/Service, 40% Research. Position is located in Stephenville, Texas with work hours of Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm or as work requirements indicate.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Must have an earned Master’s degree.
• Must hold a current NCCPA certification.
• Must have an unrestricted Texas state license (or be license eligible) as a Physician Assistant.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of clinical practice.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical precepting or teaching experience for an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program is preferred.
• However, Physician Assistants new to academia are encouraged to apply and will have the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment with active and supportive mentoring and faculty development training.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Program Director and the Director of Didactic Education to ensure cohesiveness of the didactic curriculum by implementing curricula that is in harmony with the educational philosophy of the Tarleton State University Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine (Tarleton MMSc-PAM).
• Design original or review and modify as appropriate existing curricula to correlate with program defined learning outcomes and competencies.
• Responsible for generating and delivering classroom learning experiences and clinical skills instruction within the basic medical and clinical science topics based on the individual’s qualifications.
• Actively participate in programmatic data gathering and analysis, as well as design and implementation of action plans in response to the analysis.
• Actively participate in the accreditation process.
• Actively participate in the admissions process.
• Provide effective student advisement and mentorship.
• Demonstrate commitment to excellence in Physician Assistant medical education, scholarly activity, and servant leadership in the areas of rural health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level