The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Health Professions, Department of Laboratory Sciences and Primary Care, Physician Assistant Program invites applications from highly motivated individuals for a full-time faculty member position for our expanding program and faculty.  Faculty rank, salary, and tenure status will be based on terminal degree and experience.  TTUHSC PA Program is a 27-month, master’s-level curriculum located Midland, TX in a dedicated PA program facility, providing an environment of learning with a cohesive faculty and student body.  The PA program has strong administrative support and excellent salary and benefits.  Up to 20% release time may be dedicated to clinical practice.

As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.  Applicants who would enrich the University’s diversity are encouraged to apply.

TTUHSC and its employees adhere to a values based culture consisting of five values: One Team, Kindhearted, Integrity, Visionary, and Beyond Service.   The ideal candidate will embrace and exemplify these values.

Primary responsibilities:

• Provide student instruction in assigned courses and in areas of need/expertise
• Evaluate student performance in assigned courses and identify student learning deficiencies
• Provide remedial instruction in assigned courses and areas of expertise
• Coordinate/direct instruction in assigned courses, including preparation of course syllabus, course site, exam administration, reporting of student performance, and course analysis
• Serve as assigned advisor for PA students to perform academic counseling of students
• Assist in clinical site recruitment, evaluation, and maintenance

• Participate in program committees including curriculum, student progression, and admissions
• Participate in university, professional, scholarly, and community service activities

Occasional responsibilities:

• Participate in program evaluation and development and accreditation maintenance.
• Engage in other activities as determined by the Physician Assistant Program Director

Qualifications:

• Experience in student instruction preferred
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills
• Commitment to and demonstration of behaviors consistent with the Values Based Culture
• Commitment to compliance with institutional policies and processes
• Commitment to continuous growth, development, and improvement

PA Applicants

• Current NCCPA certification
• Current Texas PA Licensure (or qualified and in process for new hires)
• Master’s degree conferred from ARC-PA accredited PA program

OR Non-PA Applicants

• Earned doctoral degree

Anticipated start date: May 1, 2023 or when an appropriate candidate is identified

For more information and to apply, go to http://jobs.ttuhsc.edu/ and search for Requisition 32052BR

• EEO/AA Policy

   As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.  Applicants who would enrich the University’s diversity are encouraged to apply.