Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor & Director of Clinical Education - Master of Medical Science Physician Assistant Medicine

Texas A&M University System•Stephenville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor & Director of Clinical Education in the Master of Medical Science Physician Assistant Medicine. 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.

Requirements

Must have earned at least a Master's degree from an ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program AND hold a current NCCPA certification
Must have an unrestricted Texas state license (or be license eligible) as a Physician Assistant.
Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice
Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction
Written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities
Ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Program Director to ensure cohesiveness of the clinical curriculum by implementing curricula that are 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.
Develop, maintain, and review all clinical sites and respective affiliation agreements alongside the Medical Director
Provide each clinical preceptor orientation on Competency Based Medical Education focusing on instruction and assessment of the Tarleton State University Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine program competencies.
Provide effective leadership and guidance to support staff members involved in the clinical phase of the Tarleton State University Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine.
Conduct clinical site visits to evaluate learners and preceptors.
Effectively develop and implement all clerkship assignments and assessments
Plan and implement all activities during the end of clerkship days
Work closely with the Director of Didactic Education in the oversight and implementation of the overall curricular design, to ascertain a seamless transition from the didactic phase into the clinical phase of the program
Ensure that the Tarleton State University Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine clinical curriculum challenges learners while facilitating their professional development.
Provide effective advising and mentoring for learners
Conduct data collection and analysis for the clinical phase of the Tarleton State University Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine program.
Provide support and assistance in continuous programmatic assessment and accreditation processes
Provide course instruction according to the expertise of the candidate as needed by the program.
Participate in grant development for rural service-learning initiatives.
Demonstrate commitment to excellence in Physician Assistant medical education, scholarly activity, and servant leadership in the areas of rural health.