Tarleton State University

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor & Director of Clinical Education - Master of Medical Science Physician Assistant

Stephenville, TX · Director · Contract

H1B sponsorship availableDetected 27 days ago

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About the role

Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives-on campus and beyond.
At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff.
Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee.

Actively participate in programmatic data gathering and analysis, as well as design and implementation of action plans in response to the analysis.
Effectively develop and implement all clerkship assignments and assessments
Plan and implement all activities during the end of clerkship days
Provide support and assistance in continuous programmatic assessment and accreditation processes

Must have earned at least a Master's degree from an ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program AND hold a current NCCPA certification
Must have an unrestricted Texas state license (or be license eligible) as a Physician Assistant.
Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice
Earned professional or practice doctoral degree (e.g., M.D., D.O, Pharm.D., DMSc) or research doctorate in a related field (e.g., Ph.D. in Physiology, Biomedical Sciences)
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction
ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.
Employment applications must include (required):
Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.
Official transcripts must be received directly from each degree‐granting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued.

Previous clinical precepting or teaching experience for an ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant or program is preferred.

Design original or review and modify as appropriate existing curricula to correlate with program-defined learning outcomes and competencies.
Responsible for generating and delivering classroom learning experiences and clinical skills instruction within the basic medical and clinical science topics based on the individual's qualifications.
Demonstrate commitment to excellence in Physician Assistant medical education, scholarly activity, and servant leadership in the areas of rural health.
Develop, maintain, and review all clinical sites and respective affiliation agreements alongside the Medical Director
Provide effective leadership and guidance to support staff members involved in the clinical phase of the Tarleton State University Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine.
Work closely with the Director of Didactic Education in the oversight and implementation of the overall curricular design, to ascertain a seamless transition from the didactic phase into the clinical phase of the program
Ensure that the Tarleton State University Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine clinical curriculum challenges learners while facilitating their professional development.
Conduct data collection and analysis for the clinical phase of the Tarleton State University Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine program.
Participate in grant development for rural service-learning initiatives.
Alternative education

No matter where you're located-on campus or online-you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025.
Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University subject to this fee.
In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

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