"Assistant Professor - PA program"

Job Details

Extended Job Title

Assistant Professor - PA program

Position Description

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Health Professions, Department of Laboratory Sciences and Primary Care, Physician Assistant Program, invites applications from highly motivated individuals for a full-time faculty member position for our expanding program and faculty. Faculty rank, salary, and tenure status will be based on terminal degree and experience.

The TTUHSC PA Program is a 27-month, master’s-level curriculum located in Midland, TX, in a dedicated PA program facility, providing an environment of learning with a cohesive faculty and student body. The PA program has strong administrative support and excellent salary and benefits. Up to 20% release time may be dedicated to clinical practice.

Requisition ID

42701BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Major/Essential Functions

• Provide student instruction in assigned courses and areas of need/expertise.
• Evaluate student performance in assigned courses and identify student learning deficiencies.
• Provide remedial instruction in assigned courses and areas of expertise.
• Coordinate/direct instruction in assigned courses, including preparation of course syllabus, course site, exam administration, reporting of student performance, and course analysis.
• Serve as assigned advisor for PA students to perform academic counseling of students.
• Engage and assist in clinical site recruitment, evaluation, and maintenance.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, admissions, and student progression committees.
• Participate in university, professional, scholarly, and community service activities.
• Support ARC-PA accreditation and continuous program improvement.
• Engage in other activities as determined by the Physician Assistant Program Director.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Midland

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with student learning, program growth, and team collaboration.
• Previous experience engaging in faculty development and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated alignment with TTUHSC’s Values-Based Culture: One Team, Kindhearted, Integrity, Visionary, Beyond Service.

Department

Physician Asst Prog Mid

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications

PA Applicants:

• Current NCCPA certification.
• Current Texas PA Licensure (or qualified and in process for new hires).
• Master’s degree conferred from an ARC-PA-accredited PA program.

OR

Non-PA Applicants:

• Earned doctoral degree.
• Teaching and clinical or research background aligned with PA education.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No