Core Faculty - Director of Didactic Education

Overview

Position: Director of Didactic Education – Physician Assistant Program

Type: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week

Location: UT Tyler Health Science Center, Tyler, TX

Department: School of Medicine

Posting Date: November 26, 2025

Application Materials

Required:

Resume/CV, Cover Letter, List of Three Professional References (combined into a single PDF or Word document)

The Director of Didactic Education is a core faculty position in the Physician Assistant (PA) Program at UT Tyler Health Science Center. This role provides leadership for the design, delivery, and assessment of the didactic phase of the PA curriculum, ensuring alignment with ARC-PA Standards and the PAEA Core Curriculum. The Director works closely with the Program Director, faculty, and staff to promote student success, curriculum excellence, and continuous quality improvement
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• Didactic Education Leadership:
  Oversee all aspects of the didactic phase of the PA curriculum. Collaborate with faculty to develop, implement, and evaluate courses and instructional methods. Ensure compliance with ARC-PA Standards, program learning outcomes, and best practices in PA education. Monitor student performance, identify students in need of remediation, and provide support to ensure progression. Lead curriculum mapping, exam review, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  
  Integrate active learning methods, clinical reasoning, interprofessional education, and simulation into the curriculum.

• Educational Resources:
  Coordinate course schedules, lectures, and faculty assignments. Serve as a primary resource for student questions and concerns regarding didactic learning.

• Teach and assess students in assigned didactic courses.
• Serve as academic advisor and mentor to PA students.
• Participate in admissions, faculty meetings, and program committees.
• Contribute to program assessment, accreditation, and self-study efforts.
• Engage in scholarly activity and professional development.
• Support the program mission to prepare PAs for diverse healthcare settings, including underserved communities.

Required

• Graduate of an accredited PA program.
• NCCPA certified and eligible for state licensure.
• Master’s degree.
• 3–5 years of clinical practice experience.
• Knowledge of ARC-PA standards and curriculum design.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to student success and collaborative faculty environment.

Preferred

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DSc, EdD, DMSc, or equivalent).
• Previous teaching experience in PA education.
• Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and exam design.
• Proficiency in innovative teaching methods (simulation, case-based, team-based learning).
• Engagement with professional organizations (e.g., PAEA, AAPA).

UT Tyler, part of the University of Texas System, enrolls over 10,000 students and comprises six colleges. The Health Science Center, in partnership with UT Health East Texas, serves as a hub for patient care, education, and research in Northeast Texas.

• Retirement: TRS (Teacher Retirement System) or ORP (Optional Retirement Program) eligibility.
• Pre-employment screening:
  Criminal background check, drug test, occupational health pre-screening, annual influenza vaccination.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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