Adjunct Instructor - Physician Assistant Medicine

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Department

The College of Health Sciences at Tarleton State University invites qualified applicants for anticipated parttime Adjunct Faculty positions in the *Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine program. These positions are designed to support our new program for the Academic Year 2025/2026 at our Stephenville campus.

Successful candidates may teach 50% or more of a course/module in their respective disciplines delivering instruction in person online or as necessitated by the program. Additionally they will be expected to be available in person or virtually and provide necessary support to students. Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.

*The MMSc in Physician Assistant Medicine is under submission and pending approval by THECB and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges with a proposed launch date of Spring 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

100% Teaching:

• Plan prepare and deliver lectures seminars and/or laboratory offerings in the Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine program.

• Develop course syllabi select instructional materials and design assessments such as exams quizzes papers etc.

• Assess student performance provide timely feedback and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.

• Engage students in active learning foster critical thinking skills and provide opportunities for discussion collaboration and handson learning.

• Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours feedback on assignments and mentoring.

• Adhere to university policies academic integrity standards and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.

• Incorporate innovative teaching methods technologies and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.

Other information:

• Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary appointments assigned per semester and on an asneeded basis.

• These temporary appointments are for the Academic Yearsubterms.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have earned at least a Masters degree from an ARCPA accredited Physician Assistant program AND

• Hold a current NCCPA certification OR have an 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)

• Previous clinical precepting or teaching experience for an ARCPA accredited Physician Assistant program is preferred. However qualified applicants new to academia are encouraged to apply and will have the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment with active supportive mentoring and faculty development training.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for undergraduate and graduatelevel instruction; written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching activities; ability to interact with students staff and faculty in a professional collegial and collaborative manner.

***Commensurate with experience***

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via theSubmit action.

Employment applications must include (required):

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

• Unofficial transcripts

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected resume is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Official transcripts must be received directly from each degreegranting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued.

All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.