Asst / Assoc Professor / Principal Faculty - Clinical Coordinator

Extended Job Title
Asst/Assoc Professor/Principal Faculty - Clinical Coordinator

Org Level 1
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7
307011 - Physician Asst Prog Mid

Position Description
Contributes to the universitys mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.

Requisition ID
23058BR

Travel Required
Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions

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. Faculty rank, salary, and tenure status will be based on terminal degree and experience. TTUHSC PA Program is a 27-month, masters-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% of release time may be dedicated to clinical practice.
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:

• Work on the clinical education team as a clinical coordinator

• Recruitment and retention of clinical sites and preceptors for the clinical phase of the program

• Preparing and delivering instruction and assessing student performance

• Student advising in the didactic and clinical phases of the program

• Participate in admissions processes

• Participate in university, professional, scholarly, and community service activities

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited PA program or other accredited college/university (i.e. medical school, residency, etc.)
• Masters degree in PA or related field
• Current NCCPA certification or appropriate professional certification.
• Unrestricted licensure (or eligibility) by the Texas Medical Board.
• Exceptional candidates with less than 3 years of clinical experience may be considered.

Grant Funded?
No

Minimum Hire Rate
salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Pay Basis
Monthly

Work Location
Midland

Preferred Qualifications

• Promise of growth in teaching, research, or artistic and creative activity.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and computer skills as well as teaching and administrative experience

• Recent clinical experience

Campus
HSC - Permian Basin

Department
Physician Asst Prog Mid

Required Attachments
Resume / CV

Job Type
Full Time

Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group
Assistant Professor

Occasional Duties

Occasional responsibilities:

• Participate in program evaluation and development and accreditation maintenance.

• Engage in other activities as determined by the Physician Assistant Program Director.

Shift
Day

EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicants race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications
Academic degree as defined by the academic unit and as appropriate for the position held. Demonstrated record of effectiveness as a teacher, a record of peer reviewed publication and/or peer-reviewed creative activity which has contributed to the discipline or field of study, to the candidates intellectual and artistic development, and to the quality of the academic enterprise; a record of professional service appropriate to the discipline; promise of growth in teaching and research or artistic and creative activity

Salary Grade
800

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No

Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.