Clinical Associate/Full Professor of the Physician Assistant Studies Program

Sam Houston State University • Huntsville, TX

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About The Position

The College of Health Sciences at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) is pleased to invite qualified applications for a Principal Faculty position at the Clinical Associate/Full Professor rank (12-month appointment) in the proposed Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program. The Principal Faculty will report to the Program Director and work closely with other PA faculty, and staff to support the program's mission and maintain compliance with ARC-PA accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant with a Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited program and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
• Current license or eligibility for licensing as a physician assistant in the State of Texas.
• OR Physician with a Doctor of Medicine/Osteopathy with a full unrestricted MD license or eligibility to obtain such licensure in the State of Texas.
• OR Non-clinician Scientist or Health Professional with a PhD degree or higher in a health or science-related field.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and the ability to comply with accreditation standards related to evaluation and assessment.
• Experience working in different and varied settings.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving student populations with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide student instruction and teach courses (didactic and/or clinical) as assigned by the Program Director or Assistant Program Director.
• Supervise students in didactic and/or clinical courses and activities.
• Assist with admission (e.g. application review, selection, and interviews).
• Assist in developing and coordinating course design and implementation within the didactic and/or clinical curriculum.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of student performance.
• Provide academic counseling and advising of students.
• Participate in service to the department, college, University, and community.
• Perform other program and department level duties, as assigned.
• Assist in the evaluation process of the curriculum and the program.
• Assist in the development, review, and revisions (as necessary) the mission statement, goals, and competencies of the program.
• Assuring the availability of remedial instruction for students.
• Responsible for administrative duties, including participating in the admission process, scheduling clinical rotations, and assisting the clinical team with program evaluation during the clinical phase.
• Maintain data and assessments in order to prepare reports for accreditation purposes.
• Responsible for academic mentoring and advising of learners.
• Assist the Clinical Coordinator in delivering classroom learning experiences and clinical skills instruction on essential medical and clinical science topics.
• Collaboration with the Director of the PA Program, Medical Director, and other principal faculty members to manage the curriculum effectively and ensure high-quality instruction.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Flexible work environment fostering work/life balance.
• Educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Master's degree