Adjunct Assistant Professor

Title: Adjunct Assistant Professor

Employee Classification: Adjunct Asst Professor
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Campus: University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

Sub Division-Department: HSC-Texas Coll of Osteopathic Med

Department: HSC-Physician Assistant Studies-300840

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

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Founded in 1997 and located in the heart of Fort Worth's Cultural District for more than 25 years, the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at HSC is home to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program. Our program has a long history of preparing skilled, compassionate physician assistants who make a meaningful impact in their communities. Through a commitment to academic excellence, Interprofessional Education, and hands-on experiential learning, students gain the knowledge, confidence, and clinical experience needed to succeed in one of the nation's top healthcare professions.

Strong performance on the national certifying exam reflects our dedication to student success and preparing graduates to excel as healthcare providers.

This position supports the Physician Assistant Studies Program through a combination of teaching, student assessment, admissions participation, and departmental service. The faculty member will assist course directors in delivering high-quality didactic and clinical instruction, evaluating student performance, and grading assignments, examinations, and clinical activities. Responsibilities include teaching and demonstrating clinical skills in classroom, laboratory, and clinical learning environments; delivering lectures and facilitating learning activities as assigned;

and providing educational support across multiple courses within the curriculum. The individual will also contribute to student recruitment efforts by participating in applicant interviews and admissions selection processes. In addition, the faculty member will collaborate with program leadership and fellow faculty on a variety of departmental initiatives, accreditation-related activities, committee work, and other program responsibilities as needed. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student success, academic excellence, and the continued growth and…