Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies

Hardin-Simmons University•Abilene, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hardin-Simmons University seeks an Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies for a full-time, 12-month administrative Principal Faculty appointment with teaching responsibilities at its Abilene, Texas campus. The target hire date is as soon as possible for Spring 2027. The role primarily involves instruction and/or course coordination in the didactic and clinical phases of the Physician Assistant Program, including course design, delivery, and evaluation. The faculty member also supports clinical site and preceptor recruitment and evaluation, student learning outcomes, remediation, curriculum and program assessment, and compliance with ARC-PA accreditation standards. The position reports to the Program Director/Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. The successful candidate must profess the Christian faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect HSU’s historically Baptist values and Statement of Faith. The role is based on campus and requires relocation to Abilene or the surrounding area to teach in-person classes. Travel within Texas and occasionally out of state may be required for clinical education, student evaluation, training, recruiting, and professional development. Some travel and irregular hours are required at times.

Requirements

Master’s degree required.
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program, medical school, or other health professional degree program such as Nurse Practitioner.
Current Texas licensure from the appropriate licensing agency, or ability to obtain it.
NCCPA certified/emeritus status, or board-certified physician status or other appropriate certification if applicable.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with student and staff populations.
Strong organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills.
Ability to listen, understand, and respond positively to requests.
Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities and manage tasks while meeting deadlines.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents; respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints; write speeches and articles; and deliver persuasive presentations on complex or controversial topics.
Ability to use mathematical concepts including probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations.
Ability to apply logical or scientific thinking to complex intellectual and practical problems and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, project management, payroll systems, and internet software.
Must profess a Christian faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect HSU’s historically Baptist values and Statement of Faith.
Must be willing to relocate to Abilene, Texas, or the surrounding area and teach in-person classes on campus.
Must be able to drive for work assignments on and off campus and maintain an insurable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience in a Physician Assistant Program.
Recent clinical practice experience caring for patients.
Active membership in related professional organizations.
Evidence of teaching excellence and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Report to the PA program director for supervision, evaluation, and management of activities related to the PA program.
Participate in developing, reviewing, and revising the program’s mission statement, goals, and competencies.
Participate in student recruitment and admissions, including application screening, interviewing, and applicant selection decisions as assigned.
Teach assigned curricular areas using lectures, small-group discussions, laboratories, simulation, and other appropriate methods; prepare instructional materials and select learning resources.
Develop, administer, grade, and evaluate assessments of student knowledge, clinical skills, and professional behaviors, including written examinations and OSCEs; oversee assessment quality when tasks are delegated.
Provide and document academic counseling, advising, and mentoring; monitor students’ academic progress and facilitate referrals as appropriate.
Provide and support remedial instruction, including developing, implementing, documenting, and evaluating individual and group remediation plans.
Design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the didactic and clinical curriculum according to assigned responsibilities.
Participate in ongoing program evaluation and self-assessment, analyze data, identify areas for improvement, implement assigned improvements, and evaluate effectiveness.
Recruit, develop, and evaluate clinical rotation sites and preceptors as assigned.
Travel to fulfill assigned clinical education responsibilities, including within Texas and occasionally out of state.
Maintain timely instructional, assessment, advising, remediation, and other program records; submit grades and reports by established deadlines.
Maintain at least ten scheduled office hours each week for academic counseling and student support.
Model professionalism and ethical behavior in interactions with students, colleagues, preceptors, and community partners.
Maintain professional licensure and certification applicable to the position and institutional requirements.
Engage in scholarship and research, including mentoring student research and disseminating scholarly work through presentations or publications.
Serve on faculty, program, and university committees; participate in university and community service, assigned student organization advising, commencements, and other academic functions.
Participate in faculty development and evaluations of instructional effectiveness, using feedback to improve teaching and assigned program activities.
Maintain a valid Class C driver’s license and a clear driving record to remain insurable under the university liability policy; drive to complete work assignments on and off campus as needed.