Assistant Professor and Director of Academic Education

About the role

The Department of Physician Assistant Studies at HSC is seeking a PA educator for an open rank faculty position with an administrative appointment as Director of Academic Education (DAE).

Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering instruction
• Assessing student performance
• Participating in program evaluation and student recruitment activities
• Mentoring students in their professional development
• Conducting research related to PA practice or education
• Pursuing grant opportunities
• Engaging in other scholarly activities

Requirements

• A master’s degree in PA Studies or a related field is required.
• Three or more years of highly relevant, full-time professional experience to be considered for the Assistant Professor position.
• Five or more years of highly relevant, full-time professional experience to be considered for the Associate Professor position.
• Candidates who have served as an Associate Professor for at least five years or Professor to be considered for the Professor position.
• Candidates must currently hold or be eligible for PA licensure in the State of Texas.
• Current NCCPA certification is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate the PA profession’s competencies to other in an educational setting.
• Previous experience in higher education is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in teaching and scholarship.
• Proficiency with common software applications.

Benefits

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Pay

Salary commensurate with experience and rank.

Schedule

FTE: 1.000000