Principal Faculty in Physician Associate Studies

About the role

This full-time faculty position is on campus and in person. Principal faculty are appointed to their academic positions by the Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Rank will be commensurate with education, experience, and academic record. The Physician Associate Program faculty member serves at the direction of the Program Director. They will serve in a joint role, with responsibilities spanning the academic program's didactic and clinical phases.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Physician Associate Education Committee member to facilitate high-quality education through curriculum development and continuous self-assessment and improvement processes.
• Develop, review, and revise as necessary the program mission statement, goals, and competencies.
• Mentor, instruct, and evaluate students within areas of expertise and interest.
• Participate in the program's admissions process and the Academic Affairs and Promotions Committee.
• Attend faculty meetings of the Department and Division.
• Participate in Student Class Activities.
• Attend lectures and provide peer feedback and evaluation.
• Evaluate student performance.
• Affirm the availability of remedial instruction.
• Serve as a faculty advisor and mentor to PA students.
• Advise potential students on preparing their applications to the program.
• Design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the curriculum.
• Teach in the classroom and participate in course assignments in a setting promoting team teaching.
• Work in concert with other faculty to develop appropriate "mini-courses" to address the special instructional needs of the PA Program.
• Develop and maintain student learning objectives and evaluation instruments for traditional, synchronous, and asynchronous web courses.
• Participate in lab sessions and simulations.
• Participate in clinical quality improvement and clinical site visits/evaluation.
• Evaluate the program.
• Establish a personal program of scholarly activity.

Qualifications

• Hold current NCCPA certification.
• Have a master's degree.
• Be eligible for licensure in the state of Texas.
• At least two years of clinical experience.
• The ability to work collaboratively as an inter-professional team member.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Punctuality, attention to detail, and adherence to due dates.
• Proficiency in technology for organization, word processing, electronic health records, and communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience.
• Doctoral preparation or active pursuit.
• Documented scholarly activity.

Benefits

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School/College Details

TCU Harris College offers an innovative Master of Medical Science degree in Physician Associate Studies. The program is currently undergoing initial provisional accreditation and is scheduled to matriculate its first cohort of 40 students in January of 2027. The Physician Associate Studies Program is a 24-month, full-time, post-baccalaureate professional program that prepares graduates for national certification and state licensure as Physician Associates/Assistants. The curriculum will include a mix of didactic instruction, hands-on clinical training, simulation, and field experience in local and regional healthcare settings.

Department Details

The Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences consists of programs that prepare future health care and human services professionals. The academic units within Harris College - Applied Health Sciences, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Occupational Therapy, Kinesiology, Nurse Anesthesia, Nursing, and Social Work - are home to 1,900 students who are supported by committed and talented faculty and staff. Harris College supports the mission, vision, and values of TCU; we prepare global citizens to think and practice as ethical leaders in health care and educational settings. Harris College offers 20 degree pathways in our health-related disciplines. Students benefit from learning experiences in campus laboratories and hospitals, clinics, schools, fitness facilities, and community service agencies throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Area.

About TCU University & Fort Worth

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University is a world-class, private, Carnegie-classified national research university located in Fort Worth, Texas. Inspired by its mission and core values of integrity, engagement, community, and excellence, TCU consistently ranks among the top universities and colleges in the United States. TCU's campus - regularly ranked among the nation's most beautiful - spans 302 acres in a primarily residential area just minutes from downtown. The university comprises nine schools and colleges offering 117 areas of undergraduate study, 62 master's level programs, and 37 areas of doctoral study. TCU is a leader across several disciplines, including health care, business, energy, and the arts. Total enrollment stands at 12,980, including 11,152 undergraduates and 1,828 graduate students. Students are supported by over 2,200 faculty and staff, including more than 700 full-time faculty members.

About Fort Worth

Fort Worth blends the approachable charm of a smaller city with the amenities, cultural energy, and distinctive personality of a major metro. As the nation's 11th-largest city, with a rapidly growing population of more than 1 million, Fort Worth and TCU share a relationship that spans more than a century - one that continues to deepen as many Horned Frogs choose to stay after graduation, drawn by the region's thriving job market. Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area - the nation's fourth-largest and a top tourism destination - Fort Worth earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report in 2025 as the No. 4 best big city to live in the United States. Fort Worth offers an impressive array of cultural, educational, and entertainment opportunities, anchored by three world-class art museums - the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall stands as one of the premier performance venues in the country. Throughout the year, residents and visitors alike enjoy concerts, film festivals, and other cultural events at Sundance Square, Dickies Arena, Panther Island, and Near Southside venues.