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

Employer
Sam Houston State University
Location
College of Health Sciences
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Position Title:

Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Physician Assistant Studies - 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 Athletic Training

Contact Phone:

936-202-5539

Contact Email:

wjm026@shsu.edu

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 an Instructional Faculty position at the Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor rank (12-month appointment) in the proposed Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program. The Instructional Faculty will report to the Program Director and work closely with other MPAS faculty and staff to support the program’s mission and maintain compliance with ARC-PA accreditation standards.
Primary responsibilities include providing student instruction and teaching courses (didactic and/or clinical as assigned by the Program Director). The selected candidate will be responsible for administrative duties, including participating in the admission process, scheduling clinical rotations, and assisting the clinical team with program evaluation during the clinical phase. Duties will also include maintaining data and assessments to prepare reports for accreditation purposes. The faculty will be responsible for academic mentoring and advising of learners. The selected candidate will assist the Clinical Coordinator in delivering classroom learning experiences and clinical skills instruction on essential medical and clinical science topics, tailored to the individual’s qualifications. Collaboration with the Department Chair, Director of the MPAS Program, Medical Director, and other principal faculty members will be necessary to manage the curriculum effectively and ensure high-quality instruction.

Educational Requirements for the Position:

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

OR

Physician – A Doctor of Medicine/Osteopathy

Experience Required for the Position:

All candidates should possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member. Must have knowledge and the ability to comply with accreditation standards related to evaluation and assessment. Physician Assistant with the following: Master’s degree from an ARC-PA accredited program. Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience. Current license or eligibility for licensing as a physician assistant in the State of Texas. ORPhysician with the following:A Doctor of Medicine/Osteopathy with a full unrestricted MD license or eligibility to obtain such licensure in the State of Texas. ORNon-clinician Scientist or Health Professional with the following:Master’s degree or higher in a health- or science-related field.

Other Requirements for the Position:

The selected candidate will maintain awareness of the PA profession and participate in service to the program, university, and healthcare profession. The MPAS Program at SHSU seeks faculty with strong teaching, clinical, scholarly, and service backgrounds.

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

Open Until Filled:

Yes

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

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About Sam Houston State University

For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.

SHSU is an institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.

Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.

Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. 

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

Member The Texas State University System  

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Telephone
936-294-1070
Location
1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
United States

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