Faculty Position - Department of Physician Assistant Studies [Req#: 901055, Position#: 116677]

Description

The Department of Physician Assistant Studies is currently seeking outstanding applicants for an academic position in the School of Health Professions at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Preparation and instruction of curriculum in classroom and small group settings; Participation in curriculum development and assessment; 

Ongoing assessment of student performance; Student mentorship and graduate project advisement; Active participation in the program’s ongoing self-assessment process; Active participation in student recruitment, applicant interviews and selection process; Participation in professional development activities, e.g. research, grant development, manuscript development and publications; Service on assigned departmental and institutional committees; Active participation in clinical/patient care.

 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 

• Graduate from an accredited PA Program 

• An earned Master’s degree

• Current NCCPA certification 

• Eligibility for Texas PA licensure 

• Minimum 5 years of clinical/patient care experience 

• 2-3 years PA education experience preferred    

 

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

 

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

 

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

 

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/