Job Details
Position Title:
Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Physician Assistant Studies and Athletic Training [contact details available in the full listing])
Requisition:
202600104F
Rank:
Lecturer-Pool
FLSA status:
Exempt
Hiring Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type:
Part-Time Non-Tenure Track
College:
College of Health Sciences
Department:
Dept of Physician Assistants
Open Date:
08/04/2026
Quicklink:
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48028
Contact Name:
Wilma Mealer, Chair of MPAS
Title:
Wilma Mealer, Chair of MPAS and AT at the Health Professions Building Conroe, TX
Contact Phone:
936-202-5539
Contact Email:
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:
The Lecturer-Pool Faculty will teach graduate courses within the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program, depending on an applicant’s academic background, experience, and licensure. Pool faculty contracts are for one semester based on departmental needs but may be renewed based on performance and need. Departmental need is driven by student enrollment and internal workload commitments.
Educational Requirements for the Position:
All candidates should possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member. Must have knowledge and the ability to comply with accreditation standards related to evaluation and assessment.
Physician Assistant with the following:
- Master’s degree from an ARC-PA accredited program.
- Current NCCPA certification
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
- Current license or eligibility for licensing as a physician assistant in the State of Texas.
Physician with the following:
- A Doctor of Medicine/Osteopathy with a full unrestricted MD license or eligibility to obtain such licensure in the State of Texas.
Non-clinician Scientist or Health Professional with the following:
- Master’s degree or higher in a health or science related field.
Experience Required for the Position:
The Lecturer-Pool Faculty will teach graduate courses within the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program, depending on an applicant’s academic background, experience, and licensure. Pool faculty contracts are for one semester based on departmental needs but may be renewed based on performance and need. Departmental need is driven by student enrollment and internal workload commitments.
Special Instructions Summary:
Come and join the Bearkat community!Named after Texas’ legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community.
Open Until Filled:
Yes
EEO Statement:
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Organization
About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
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