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Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for Assistant/Associate Professor Clinical-Track of Physician Assistant Medicine in the Division of Health Sciences. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives-on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

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.

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Important Immigration Information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025.Please be advised that TarletonStateUniversity will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense toascertainwhether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton StateUniversity 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 visastatusthis moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

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Tarleton State University Division of Health Sciences seeks to educate individuals who will develop into competent leaders dedicated to advancing wellness in the communities they will serve. As the Division of Health Sciences begins the inaugural Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine, we invite applications for Principal Faculty. The position will be 100% administrative load until the first cohort matriculates. The load will then be 100% Teaching/Service.

Position is located in Stephenville, Texas with work hours of Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or as work requirements indicate. May be assigned to teach at various campus locations or through approved instructional modalities, as determined by the institution based on operational needs. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Responsibilities:

Principal Faculty will:

• Work closely with the Program Director and the Director of Didactic Education to ensure cohesiveness of the didactic curriculum by implementing curricula that is in harmony with the educational philosophy of the Tarleton State University Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine (Tarleton MMSc-PAM).

• 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.

• Actively participate in programmatic data gathering and analysis, as well as design and implementation of action plans in response to the analysis.

• Actively participate in the accreditation process.

• Actively participate in the admissions process.

• Provide effective student advisement and mentorship.

• Demonstrate commitment to excellence in Physician Assistant medical education, scholarly activity, and servant leadership in the areas of rural health.

Education and Experience:

• Must have earned at least a Master's degree from an ARC-PA 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)

• Must have an unrestricted Texas state license (or be license eligible) as a Physician Assistant.

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice

• Previous clinical precepting or teaching experience for an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant or 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.

• Rank will be determined by reviewing the faculty member's record of years of experience and professional achievements in teaching and service consistent with the Texas A&M system guidance.

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 the "Submit" 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, and

• Unofficial transcripts

• Applicants with degrees earned outside the United States must submit transcripts translated into English, along with an official credential evaluation from a recognized service.

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. "See 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 security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.