Physician Assistant Faculty and Director of Clinical Education

Title: Physician Assistant Faculty and Director of Clinical Education

Employee Classification: Assistant Professor

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-CHP-Office of the Dean

Department: HSC-Physician Assistant Studies-300840

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience and rank.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Department of Physician Assistant Studies is the academic home for students, faculty and staff involved in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree curriculum. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, graduates receive an MPAS degree. Located for more than 20 years in the heart of the Fort Worth, Texas, Cultural District, our UNT Health Physician Assistant Studies program has proudly helped shape the PAs that make a difference in our community. We are continually improving as we create experiential learning opportunities that prepare our graduates to begin an exciting medical career in one of the top professions in the country.

Position Overview

The Department of Physician Assistant Studies is seeking a PA educator for an open rank faculty position with and administrative appointment as Director of Clinical Education. The competitive applicant will be a team player, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be experienced in teaching and research, and be comfortable using common software programs (e.g. Excel, Word, Power Point etc.)

The faculty role responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Preparing instruction, delivering instruction, and assessing student performance.
• Participating in the programs self-evaluation processes.
• Participating in student recruitment, interviews and selection.
• Mentoring students in their professional development.
• Conducting research related to PA practice or education.
• Developing/applying for grants.
• Other scholarly activities.

In addition to a PA Faculty role the Director of Clinical Education (DCE) serves as a member of the Department of PA Studies leadership team. The role oversees the clinical phase of the program, ensuring curricular alignment with ARC-PA accreditation standards and the overall mission of the program. This position integrates strategic oversight of clinical curriculum, site management, and faculty coordination to support high-quality clinical education and student success.

The DCE collaborates closely with the Program Director, Executive Committee, Curriculum Committee, Communication Committee, Senior Project Coordinator, and Clinical Site Coordinator to maintain curricular coherence, necessary number of sites for student education, and effective communication across all clinical education activities.

PA faculty members are given release time to maintain clinical skills through the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (UNTHSC) multispecialty group practice or through other arrangements. Faculty members enjoy excellent working relationships on campus and are eligible for state benefits including health insurance, retirement, holidays and vacation.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree in PA Studies or a related field is required.
• Three or more years of highly relevant, full-time professional experience to be considered for the Assistant Professor position.
• Five or more years of highly relevant, full-time professional experience to be considered for the Associate Professor position.
• Candidates who have served as an Associate Professor for at least five years or Professor to be considered for the Professor position.
• Applicants must currently hold or be eligible for PA licensure in the State of Texas.
• Current NCCPA certification is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate the PA profession’s competencies to other in an educational setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in higher education is preferred but not required.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• Applicants must currently hold or be eligible for PA licensure in the State of Texas.
• Current NCCPA certification is required.

Job Duties

• Preparing instruction, delivering instruction, and assessing student performance.
• Participating in the programs self-evaluation processes.
• Participating in student recruitment, interviews and selection.
• Mentoring students in their professional development.
• Conducting research related to PA practice or education.
• Design and implement the PASS Day curriculum.
• Develop syllabi for Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences (SCPEs).
• Coordinate SCPE course scheduling and PASS Day activities, including assessments.
• Ensure curriculum alignment with ARC-PA standards and program goals.
• Develop and execute strategies for recruiting and retaining clinical sites and preceptors.
• Conduct and oversee site visits to ensure quality and compliance.
• Partner with the Senior Project Coordinator to collect and report clinical site data for accreditation and annual reporting.
• Oversee adjunct faculty involved in the clinical year, particularly those grading SCPE components.
• Collaborate with internal committees and leadership to ensure adequate site capacity and instructional quality.
• Reporting & Communication Provide regular updates to the Program Director and Executive Committee on: Student progress, SCPE site scheduling, Clinical site numbers, Site visit outcomes, Recruitment and retention efforts.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.