Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Physician Assistant Studies - MPAS Program (2

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University invites applications for a Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Physician Assistant Studies in the MPAS Program. This 12-month instructional faculty role reports to the Program Director and supports accreditation standards while delivering didactic and clinical instruction.

Responsibilities include student teaching, curriculum coordination, admissions involvement, rotation scheduling, and program assessment.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and mentor learners.
• Experience aligning curricula with accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide student instruction in didactic and clinical settings.
• Participate in admissions, scheduling, and program evaluation.
• Maintain data and assessments for accreditation reports and program improvement.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Academic mentoring

Education

MPA Master’s degree ARC-PA accredited

MD/DO physician qualification

Job description

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community!

Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, theuniversity boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with thespirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful,natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a studentpopulation of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamiccommunity. SHSU has a small town feel with large scaleopportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas andjust an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides arearesidents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfillingand impactful career including a superior benefit package , competitive salaries and a flexible workenvironment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs thatsupport a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employeewell-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professionaldevelopment opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Position Information

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

Position Title

Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Physician AssistantStudies - MPAS Program (2 positions)

Requisition

202600119F

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

09/22/2026

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48454

Contact Name

Prof. Wilma Mealer

Title

Department Chair, Physician Assistant Studies and AthleticTraining

Contact Phone

936-202-5539

Contact Email

[e-mail]

Position Details

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 anInstructional Faculty position at the ClinicalAssistant/Associate/Full Professor rank (12-month appointment) inthe proposed Master of Physician Assistant Studies ( MPAS )Program. The Instructional Faculty will report to the ProgramDirector and work closely with other MPAS faculty and staff tosupport the program’s mission and maintain compliance with ARC -PAaccreditation 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.

Educational Requirements for the Position

Physician Assistant - Master’s degree from an ARC -PAaccredited program.

Physician - A Doctor of Medicine/Osteopathy

Experience Required for the Position

All candidates should possess excellent oral, written, andinterpersonal communication skills and the ability to workeffectively as a team member. Must have knowledge and the abilityto comply with accreditation standards related to evaluation andassessment.

Physician Assistant with the following: Master’sdegree from an ARC -PA accredited program Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience. Current license oreligibility for licensing as a physician assistant in the State ofTexas.

Physician with the following: A Doctor ofMedicine/Osteopathy with a full unrestricted MD license oreligibility to obtain such licensure in the State of Texas.

Non-clinician Scientist or Health Professional with the following: Master’s degree or higher in a health- orscience-related field.

Other Requirements for the Position

The selected candidate will maintain awareness of the PA professionand participate in service to the program, university, andhealthcare profession. The MPAS Program at SHSU seeks faculty withstrong teaching, clinical, scholarly, and servicebackgrounds.

Candidates with experience teaching, mentoring, and advisingstudents in higher education and professional healthcare programsare encouraged to apply. The SHSU student body comprises over 50%first-generation college students.

Special Instructions Summary

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.

AnnualSecurity and Fire Safety Report

Supplemental Questions

1. * How did you learn about this position?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • TWC - Work in Texas
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
   • SHSU Website
   • SHSU Employee
   • Other
2. If your response to the question above was "SHSU Employee"please indicate employee's name and department. (Open Ended Question)
3. If your response to the question above was "Other" pleaseindicate from what source. (Open Ended Question)

Candidate Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
3. Letter of Recommendation 1
4. Letter of Recommendation 2
5. Letter of Recommendation 3
6. Reference Contact Information

Optional Documents