Clinical Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor of Physician Assistant Studies - MPAS Program

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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. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities.

Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package , competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

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Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Physician Assistant Studies - MPAS Program

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Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Exempt

Commensurate with education and experience

Full-Time Non-Tenure Track

College of Health Sciences

Dept of Physician Assistants

08/25/2026

Prof. Wilma Mealer

Department Chair, Physician Assistant Studies and Athletic Training

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The College of Health Sciences at Sam Houston State University (SHSU ) is pleased to invite qualified applications for a Principal Faculty position at the Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor rank (12-month appointment) in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies ( MPAS ) Program. The Principal Faculty will report to the Program Director and work closely with other MPAS faculty, andstaff to support the program’s mission and maintain compliance withARC
-PA accreditation standards. Primary responsibilities include providing student instruction and teaching courses (didactic and/or clinical as assigned by the Program Director). The selected candidate will be responsible for administrative duties, including participating in the admission process, scheduling clinical rotations, and assisting the clinical team with program evaluation during the clinical phase. Duties willalso include maintaining data and assessments to prepare reports for accreditation purposes. The faculty will be responsible for academic mentoring and advising of learners.

The selected candidate will assist the Clinical Coordinator in delivering classroom learning experiences and clinical skills instruction on essentialmedical and clinical science topics, tailored to the individual’squalifications. Collaboration with the Department Chair, Director of the MPAS Program, Medical Director, and other principal faculty members will be necessary to manage the curriculum effectively andensure high-quality instruction. Supervise students in didactic and/or clinical courses and activities. Assist with admissions (e.g. application review,selection, and interviews).

Assist in developing and coordinatingcourse design and implementation within the didactic and/or clinical curriculum. Assist with the development, implementation,and evaluation of student performance. Provide academic counseling and advising of students. Participate in service to the…