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

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University is seeking a Principal Faculty member for the MPAS program to support the Master of Physician Assistant Studies. The role focuses on teaching, curriculum delivery, and program evaluation, reporting to the MPAS Program Director and collaborating across departments.

The candidate will participate in admissions, rotations, student mentoring, and data collection for ARC-PA accreditation; experience in diverse settings and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant - Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited program.
• Physician – A Doctor of Medicine/Osteopathy.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
• NCCPA-certified and Texas PA licensure, or eligibility for licensure.
• Full unrestricted MD license or eligibility to obtain such licensure in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Provide student instruction and teaching courses (didactic and/or clinical).
• Perform administrative duties including admissions, scheduling rotations, and program evaluation.
• Maintain data and assessments for accreditation purposes.
• Mentor and advise learners within MPAS program.
• Collaborate with Department Chair, MPAS Director, Medical Director, and faculty.
• Supervise students in didactic/clinical courses and activities.

Skills

Clinical experience

NCCPA certified

Texas PA licensure

MD license eligibility

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree - PA

ARC-PA accredited program

Job description

Posting Details

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.

Position Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title

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

Requisition

202600090F

Rank

Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

FLSA status

Exempt

Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Position Type

Full-Time Non-Tenure Track

College

College of Health Sciences

Department

Dept of Physician Assistants

Open Date

08/25/2026

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47807

Contact Name

Prof. Wilma Mealer

Title

Department Chair, Physician Assistant Studies and AthleticTraining

Contact Phone

956-648-2672

Contact Email

[e-mail]

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

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 Professorrank (12-month appointment) in the Master of Physician AssistantStudies ( MPAS ) Program. The Principal Faculty will report to theProgram 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 andteaching courses (didactic and/or clinical as assigned by theProgram Director). The selected candidate will be responsible foradministrative duties, including participating in the admissionprocess, scheduling clinical rotations, and assisting the clinicalteam with program evaluation during the clinical phase. Duties willalso include maintaining data and assessments to prepare reportsfor accreditation purposes. The faculty will be responsible foracademic mentoring and advising of learners. The selected candidatewill assist the Clinical Coordinator in delivering classroomlearning experiences and clinical skills instruction on essentialmedical and clinical science topics, tailored to the individual’squalifications. Collaboration with the Department Chair, Directorof the MPAS Program, Medical Director, and other principal facultymembers will be necessary to manage the curriculum effectively andensure high-quality instruction. Supervise students in didactic and/or clinical courses andactivities. Assist with admissions (e.g. application review,selection, and interviews). Assist in developing and coordinatingcourse design and implementation within the didactic and/orclinical curriculum. Assist with the development, implementation,and evaluation of student performance. Provide academic counselingand advising of students. Participate in service to the department,college, University, and community. Perform other program anddepartment level duties, as assigned. Assist in the evaluationprocess of the curriculum and the program. Assist in thedevelopment, review, and revisions (as necessary) the missionstatement, goals, and competenciesof the program. Assuring theavailability of remedial instruction for students.

Educational Requirements for the Position

Physician Assistant - Master's degree from an ARC -PA accredited program.

Physician – A Doctor of Medicine/Osteopathy

Experience Required for the Position

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
• Candidates must be NCCPA -certified and have current Texas PAlicensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State ofTexas.
• Full unrestricted MD license or eligibility to obtain suchlicensure in the State of Texas.

All candidates should possess excellent oral, written, andinterpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to workeffectively as a team member.

We prefer a candidate to have knowledge and the ability to complywith accreditation standards related to evaluation andassessment.

Other Requirements for the Position

The selected candidate will maintain awareness of the PA professionand participate in service to the program, university, and thehealthcare profession. The proposed MPAS Program at SHSU seeks to recruit and retain a faculty with various skills, expertise,knowledge, and backgrounds.

Qualified applicants with experience working in different andvaried settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to servingstudent populations with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, andskills are strongly encouraged to apply. The SHSU student bodycomprises over 50% first-generation college students.

Special Instructions Summary

LOCATION This position is based out of the Health Professions Building inConroe. Travel to the main campus in Huntsville may occasionally be required.

The ARC -PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the SamHouston State University, Master of Physician Assistant StudiesProgram sponsored by Sam Houston State University. Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned,of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear todemonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC -PA Standards orwhen a program holding Accreditation Provisional status appears todemonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards asit prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) ofStudents. Accreditation-Provisional does not ensure any subsequentaccreditation status. It is limited to no more than five years frommatriculation of the first class. The program’s accreditationhistory can be viewed on the ARC -PA website at https://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation-history-sam-houston-state-university/.

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment OpportunityEmployer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race,creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, nationalorigin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteranstatus. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensureequal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII asinterpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State Universityis an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will haveadditional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions atSHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code§51.215.

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Candidate Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
3. Letter of Recommendation 1
4. Letter of Recommendation 2
5. Letter of Recommendation 3