Requisition: 202400126F

Hiring Salary/Recruiting Range:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Department: College of Health Sciences

General Requirements:

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 program’s 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.

Nature & Purpose of Position/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 individual’s 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 program’s 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. The SHSU student body is over 50% first-generation college students and SHSU is 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. The HPB is 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.

Other Specifications/Instructions for the Position:

Interested candidates must submit the following required documents:

Cover letter detailing candidate’s 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 populations; it is also recommended that a candidate address any experiences related to the preferred criteria listed in the position description.

Curriculum vitae, including license information

Copies of all transcripts for degrees awarded

Names and contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation will be required if the candidate is selected for an interview, but they are not needed to apply.

LOCATION

There are multiple options for places to live near our multiple campuses. Sam Houston’s main campus is located in Huntsville. The city of Huntsville is nestled in the East Texas Piney Woods and is centrally located on a direct route between Houston and Dallas. With a population of roughly 40,000 (excluding SHSU ), Huntsville offers the simplicity of small-town life and easy access to surrounding larger cities including Conroe (where the future Health Professions Building ( HPB ) and College of Osteopathic Medicine ( COM ) are located), The Woodlands (where the School of Nursing and The Woodlands Center is located), and Bryan/College Station. Full of Texas history and charm, this county seat is home to multiple museums, annual festivities, antique stores, year-round outdoor activities, vineyards, golf courses, lakes, and a beautiful state park. In a little over an hour after leaving main campus, you can arrive in downtown Houston. It provides access to large entertainment venues and professional sporting events. If you prefer life on the water, Lake Conroe and Lake Livingston are a short commute, and Galveston Island and the Gulf coast are a two-hour drive. Additional details regarding the area can be found via this link: https://www.shsu.edu/dept/academic-affairs/prospective-faculty/index.html

Educational Requirements for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

Must possess a Master’s or Doctorate in Physician Assistant Studies or an equivalent discipline and be qualified to teach at the Master’s level. Candidates must be NCCPA -certified and have current Texas PA licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of Texas.

Experience Required for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

A minimum of one year of experience as a clinician.