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SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY Proposed Physician Assistant Program - Clinical Assistant/Associate/ Full Professor and Academic Coordinator in HUNTSVILLE, Texas
Department: College of Health Sciences Full-Time Non-Tenure Track Open until filled: Yes Requisition number: 202400126F
Usual duties: The College of Health Sciences at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) is pleased to invite qualified applications for a Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (12-month appointment) in the proposed Master in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program (hire date negotiable). This is the principal faculty member of the proposed Physician Assistant Program responsible for directing and coordinating the didactic year. The Academic Coordinator will be involved in planning, developing, and coordinating curriculum and assessments. The Academic Coordinator will also develop and manage the didactic schedules, exams, and other assessment tools, as well as advising students.
The selected candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality and engaging instruction. Duties will include maintaining data and writing reports for accreditation. The faculty will be responsible for academic mentoring and advising to learners. The Academic Coordinator generates and delivers classroom learning experiences and clinical skills instruction within the essential medical and clinical science topics based on the individuals qualifications. Works in collaboration with the Director of the PA Program, Medical Director, and other principal faculty to manage the curriculum will be necessary to ensure high quality instruction.
This principal faculty member will also participate in the programs admissions process and maintain awareness of the PA profession. They will also be expected to participate in service to the program, university, and healthcare profession. Qualified applicants with experience working in different and varied settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving student populations with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills are strongly encouraged to apply. TheSHSUstudent body is over 50% first-generation college students andSHSUis a recognized Hispanic serving institution (HSI). We are seeking candidates who demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in and with socially, culturally, and economically varied communities.
The proposed Physician Assistant Program is currently under development and is currently targeted for a Fall 2026 start date in the new Health Professions Building (HPB) in Conroe, TX. TheHPBis an innovative facility that is scheduled for completion in January 2026, which will house graduate programs in Athletic Training, Dietetics, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant.
Degree Requirements: Must possess a Masters or Doctorate in Physician Assistant Studies or an equivalent discipline and be qualified to teach at the Masters level. Candidates must beNCCPA-certified and have current Texas PA licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of Texas.
**Experience Requirements: A minimum of one year of experience as a clinician.
*Other Requirements for the Position: *Preferred requirements *Teaching Standards: Maintain a high standard in classroom teaching through engaging and effective pedagogy, exhibiting awareness and understanding of best practices in graduate education through application in the classroom.
**Accreditation: Actively participates in the accreditation process, compliance and adherence to the standards.
**Curriculum: Design, implement, coordinate and assess the curriculum. Revise curriculum based on PA professional competencies, entry level practice and ongoing professional practice.
**Assessment and Remediation: Assess and evaluate learner performance. Based on the data of the learner performance provide remediation instruction.
**Programmatic: Engage in the programs development, review and revision of the mission statement, program goals and competencies as indicated.
**Program Self-Assessment and Evaluation: Participate in the programmatic data collection and critical analysis as well as apply the analytical results to create action plans and identify strengths and weaknesses in the curriculum.
**Special Instructions Summary: Interested candidates must submit the following required documents:
Cover letter detailing candidates interest in the position, background in Physician Assistant education, experience with developing clinical placements, teaching experience, involvement in service at the community, departmental, university, state or national level, and experience and commitment to working with various pop