"Assistant/Associate Professor, Clinical, Physician Assistant Program"

Assistant/Associate Professor, Clinical, Physician Assistant Program

Physician Assistant Program

Location: Remote, with some required travel

Open Date: Oct 01, 2025

Deadline: Apr 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Baylor University seeks to fill up to three principal faculty positions in the Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. To ensure full consideration, all materials must be submitted by December 1, 2025. Nothing submitted after April 1, 2026 can be considered. The successful candidate may be a physician assistant, a physician, or other qualified professional. Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience in an accredited physician assistant program; however, all applications will be considered and reviewed.

Responsibilities will include:

• Participate in the development, delivery, coordination, and assessment of curricular content and the assessment of student attainment of program competencies in accordance with best practices and accreditation standards.
• Assist in the establishment, refinement, and implementation of program policies and procedures consistent with ARC-PA accreditation standards including those necessary for ongoing programmatic assessment through goal determination, curriculum development, and outcomes assessment.
• Review student academic and professionalism progress of assigned student advisees and work with other principal faculty in the determination of corrective measures and/or remediation when requested.
• Engage in teaching, scholarship, and service that promotes Baylor University's distinctive mission and positions the Program and the Robbins College as a thought leader in PA education.
• Participate in student recruiting, admissions, and retention along with all principal and adjunct faculty and staff as requested.
• Comply with all academic and regulatory policies including FERPA confidentiality of personal information provided by the students.

ABOUT BAYLOR UNIVERSITY:

Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of 'Great Colleges to Work For' from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications:

All Applicants must have:

• Minimum three years teaching experience within an institution of higher education.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, both within the program and across the college and university.
• Effective organizational habits.
• Clear communication skills, evidenced-based teaching methodologies, technology literacy, and the flexibility to perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications for Physician Assistant Applicants:

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA Program
• Master's degree required. Doctoral degree preferred.
• Current NCCPA certification and any state medical license
• Minimum five years clinical practice experience

Required Qualifications for Physician Applicants:

• Currently licensed Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medical (DO)
• Board certification and current state medical license.
• Prior experience working with PAs and knowledge of current and future practice standards and roles.

Required Qualifications for Non-PA/Physician Applicants:

• Terminal degree in a related field and a minimum of five years of work experience are required.
• Prior experience working with PAs and knowledge of current and future practice standards and roles.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Application Instructions:

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/174167

Applicants must submit the following through Interfolio:

• cover letter/letter of application
• curriculum vitae
• transcript from your terminal degree related to the subject matter being taught
• contact information for three professional references

All applicants will also complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.

Inquiries regarding these positions may be directed to Dr. Meredith Quinene, Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies, Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences at Meredith_Quinene@baylor.edu.