"Alerted.org

Requisition: 202500167F

Hiring Salary/Recruiting Range:

Commensurate with education and experience

Department: Dept of Physician Assistants

General Requirements:

The selected candidate will maintain awareness of the PA profession and participate in service to the program, university, and the healthcare profession. The proposed MPAS Program at SHSU seeks to recruit and retain a faculty with various skills, expertise, knowledge, and backgrounds.

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 comprises over 50% first-generation college students.

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 Principal Faculty position at the Clinical Assistant/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 MPAS faculty, and staff to support the program’s mission and maintain compliance with ARC -PA accreditation standards.

Primary responsibilities include providing student instruction and teaching courses (didactic and/or clinical as assigned by the Program Director). The selected candidate will be 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. Duties will also include maintaining data and assessments to prepare reports for accreditation purposes. The faculty will be responsible for academic mentoring and advising of learners. The selected candidate will assist the Clinical Coordinator in delivering classroom learning experiences and clinical skills instruction on essential medical and clinical science topics, tailored to the individual’s qualifications. Collaboration with the Department Chair, Director of the MPAS Program, Medical Director, and other principal faculty members will be necessary to manage the curriculum effectively and ensure high-quality instruction.

Supervise students in didactic and/or clinical courses and activities. Assist with admissions (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.

Other Specifications/Instructions for the Position:

LOCATION

There are multiple options for places to live near our various campuses. Sam Houston State University’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

The proposed MPAS Program is currently under development and is scheduled to start in Fall 2026 at the new Health Professions Building ( HPB ) in Conroe, TX, pending provisional accreditation from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant ( ARC -PA) . The HPB is an innovative facility scheduled for completion in February 2026, which will house graduate programs in Athletic Training, Dietetics, Physical Therapy (pending approval), and Physician Assistant Studies (pending approval).

Educational Requirements for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

Physician Assistant - Master’s degree from an ARC -PA accredited program.

OR

Physician – A Doctor of Medicine/Osteopathy

Experience Required for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

Physician Assistant:

1. Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.

2. Candidates must be NCCPA -certified and have current Texas PA licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of Texas.

Physician:

1. Full unrestricted MD license or eligibility to obtain such licensure in the State of Texas.

All candidates should possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively as a team member.

We prefer a candidate to have knowledge and the ability to comply with accreditation standards related to evaluation and assessment.