Assistant/Associate Professor/Principal Faculty - SHP PA Program

Position Description

Recognized as a "Great College to Work For - Honor Roll," TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Ready for a rewarding career where you can develop and grow? Join us as we change the future of health care.

Values-Based Culture

Carnegie Classification

Hispanic-Serving Institution

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 in 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.

According to a recent survey conducted by the Great Colleges to Work for program, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUSHC) is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for. TTUHSC includes the School of Health Professions, the School of Medicine, the School of Nursing, the School of Pharmacy, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and the newly formed Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health. Within the Schools are numerous divisions, centers, and programs dedicated to specific areas of clinical care, teaching, and research. The TTUHSC consists of several campuses and works as a partner with Texas Tech University to provide quality academic and clinical education.

Located in the heart of West Texas, Midland is known as, "The Land of the High Sky," where clean air and sunshine are abundant. The city welcomes visitors with its friendly and famous West Texas attitude. Midland is located midway between Fort Worth and El Paso along Interstate 20 and is a diverse community offering a wide range of entertainment and recreational opportunities in a mild climate. For more information about the city, visit: https://www.midlandtxchamber.com/visit-midland/

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in student instruction preferred.

• 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.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of clinical practice experience and/or graduate-level teaching experience in related field.

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.

Non-PA Applicants

• Earned related doctoral degree.