THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO

Department of Physician Assistant Studies

School of Health Professions

 

 Faculty Position Description

 

The Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies in the School of Health Professions at UT Health San Antonio invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position. The position reports to the Program Director/Chair. Salary, academic rank and tenure option are commensurate with credentials and experience.

 

The ideal candidate will have experience in physician assistant education and will bring a desire to teach and mentor the next generation of PAs. We are seeking candidates who have innovative ideas about fostering student curiosity and learning, advancing student assessment, and increasing interprofessional collaboration. The faculty member will work extensively with core faculty and the Program Director to develop and implement didactic and clinical curriculum for various educational modalities: lectures, laboratory, and small group instruction.

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

·         Participate in continuous review and analysis of the PA program curriculum.

   Engage in student mentoring, advising and monitoring; recruitment and retention initiatives.

·        Collaborate and create supportive partnerships within and outside the program, school, and University.

   Participate in the program’s admissions and remediation processes.

·         Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence.

·       \ Serve as a role model for faculty, students, and staff.

·         Participation in service at the department, school, University and community as appropriate.

   Participate in departmental and administrative self-study.

·         Engage in scholarly activities that support the department curriculum and University mission.

·         Participate in all University academic events and activities as well as departmental and program faculty meetings as applicable.

   Serve as a department liaison in local, state, and national PA educational and professional associations.    Participate in professional and faculty development activities.   Opportunities for interprofessional collaboration are available and encouraged.   Clinical practice is allowed.

·      Other teaching, scholarly, or service activities as assigned by the Chair.

Qualifications:

·         Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program (CAHEA, CAAHEP, or ARC-PA). 

   Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited PA program.

·         National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants certified.

·         Current Texas PA licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Texas.

   Minimum of five years professional clinical experience as a practicing PA.   Team oriented with excellent verbal and written communications skills required.   Track record of excellent teaching and scholarship.

·        Possess excellent analytical/outcomes assessment skills; leadership skills, problem solving, organizational skills, time management skills.

·        Strong commitment to fulfill mission of department and school.

 Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please apply through the UT Health Careers website:

https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty/page/school-of-health-professions-opportunities-7

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.