Clinical Assistant​/Associate Professor & Director of Clinical Education - Master of Medical Science Physician Assistant

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor & Director of Clinical Education - Master of Medical Science Physician Assistant Medicine

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor & Director of Clinical Education in the Master of Medical Science Physician Assistant Medicine. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth.

Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

This is a 12-month, non-tenure-track Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor & Director of Clinical Education position located on Tarleton's main campus in Stephenville, Texas.

Work hours:

Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be assigned to teach at various campus locations or through approved instructional modalities, as determined by the institution based on operational needs. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in the necessary operation of the institution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 40% Teaching and Service
• Work closely with the Program Director to ensure cohesiveness of the clinical curriculum by implementing curricula that are in harmony with the educational philosophy of the Tarleton State University Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine (Tarleton MMSc-PAM).
• Design original or review and modify as appropriate existing curricula to correlate with program-defined learning outcomes and competencies.
• Responsible for generating and delivering classroom learning experiences and clinical skills instruction within the basic medical and clinical science topics based on the individual's qualifications.
• Actively participate in programmatic data gathering and analysis, as well as design and implementation of action plans in response to the analysis.
• Actively participate in the accreditation process.
• Actively participate in the admissions process.
• Provide effective student advisement and mentorship.
• Demonstrate commitment to excellence in Physician Assistant medical education, scholarly activity, and servant leadership in the areas of rural health.
• 60% Administrative
• Develop, maintain, and review all clinical sites and respective affiliation agreements alongside the Medical Director
• Provide each clinical preceptor orientation on Competency Based Medical Education focusing on instruction and assessment of the Tarleton State University Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine program competencies.
• Provide effective leadership and guidance to support staff members involved in the clinical phase of the Tarleton State University Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine.
• Conduct clinical site visits to evaluate learners and preceptors.
• Effectively develop and implement all clerkship assignments and assessments
• Plan and implement all activities during the end of clerkship days
• Work closely with the Director of Didactic Education in the oversight and implementation of the overall curricular design, to ascertain a seamless transition from the didactic phase into…