Clinical Assistant Professor; Physical Assistant Studies Program

Clinical Assistant Professor (Physical Assistant Studies Program)

Full-time/40 Hours per Week

Commensurate with Experience

School of Medicine - Medical Education Physical Assistant Studies Program

Longview University Center, Longview, TX

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The Physician Assistant (PA) Program Principal Faculty member is responsible for contributing to the design, delivery, and assessment of the PA curriculum under the direction and supervision of the Program Director. Faculty members support the academic mission of the program by teaching, advising students, participating in assessment and remediation processes, contributing to committee work, and assisting with program operations.

This position plays an active role in maintaining compliance with ARC‑PA Standards in delivering a high‑quality educational experience.

• Teach assigned didactic courses and deliver content through lectures, labs, simulation, small‑group discussions, and case‑based learning.
• Provide clinical instruction in physical examination, clinical procedures, patient interviewing, diagnostic reasoning, and clinical documentation.
• Develop syllabi, assessments, exams, OSCE materials, and instructional resources that align with program outcomes and current clinical practice.
• Provide hands‑on instruction and evaluation in core clinical skills, including physical examination, diagnostic reasoning, procedural skills, point‑of‑care ultrasound (if applicable), and patient communication.
• Lead or support simulation‑based instruction using standardized patients, task trainers, and high‑fidelity simulation to prepare students for clinical rotations.

• Assist the Program Director and assigned core faculty with clinical phase operations, including reviewing student evaluations, site visit participation, assessing student case logs, and supporting students who require additional clinical reinforcement.
• Provide coaching in clinical reasoning, documentation, and professionalism to help students prepare for and perform successfully in clinical rotations.
• Curriculum Support
• Contribute to curriculum design, revision, and mapping in collaboration with program leadership.
• Ensure didactic and clinical content is integrated, evidence‑based, and aligned with ARC‑PA competencies.
• Participate in continuous curriculum improvement efforts to enhance instructional quality and student learning outcomes.

• Advise students on academic performance, progression, and professionalism. Provide support to students experiencing challenges and participate in remediation plans as directed by program leadership.
• Promote professional behavior and maintain accurate documentation of advising interactions.

• Develop, administer, and grade written exams, practical skills assessments, and OSCEs.
• Provide constructive, timely feedback to students and assist with evaluating clinical performance and progression.
• Participate in the development and scoring of standardized patient encounters, clinical skills check‑offs, and competency‑based evaluations.
• Provide remediation for students requiring additional clinical training, including skill reinforcement, targeted coaching, and structured improvement plans.

• Participate in program committees such as admissions, curriculum, assessment, and student progress.
• Assist with interview days, orientation, information sessions, and program events.
• Support accreditation documentation, quality…