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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Founding Director of the Physician Assistant Program

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

SHSU is utilizing a search firm for this position. In order to be fully considered, applicants must submit application through SHSU employment site and to the search firm contact below.

Search Firm - Scott Healy and Associates
313 S Oak Grove Rd
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17112-9357 USA

Attention: Chris - chris@scotthealy.com

This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community!

Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Position Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Founding Director of the Physician Assistant Program
Requisition 202300132F
Rank Assistant or Associate Professor - Director
FLSA status Exempt
Hiring Salary
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category
Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track
College College of Health Sciences
Department Office of the Dean- College of Health Sciences
Open Date 10/12/2023
Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/36679
Refer Applicants To

Contact Name Search Firm - Scott Healy and Associates
Title
Search Firm – Scott Healy and Associates
313 S Oak Grove Rd
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17112-9357 USA
Contact Phone 717-585-2457
Contact Email chris@scotthealy.com
Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
Sam Houston State University (SHSU), in partnership with the national search firm, Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Founding Director of the Physician Assistant Program. Sam Houston State University (SHSU) seeks an innovative and dynamic leader. This is a full-time, tenure-eligible, 12-month position that reports directly to the Dean of the COHS.

Responsibilities:
Curriculum development;
Strategic planning and partnerships;
Collaboration and innovation for interprofessional education (IPE);
Application for initial accreditation that meets all standards of Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA);
Ongoing maintenance of accreditation;
Recruitment for the program;
Leading and administering the program;
Continually evaluating and advancing the goals of the program; and
Other related duties as assigned by the Dean of the COHS.

Provides leadership and oversight to a department. Must exhibit a high level of professionalism and maturity, executive ability, and a keen understanding of protocol. Ability to exercise discretion, excellent reasoning, and independent judgment. Skilled in directing multiple tasks, setting priorities, and organizing operations. Asset and fiscal resources management skills preferred. Strong communication skills, both orally and written. Requires the critical judgment for the department, in which very serious consequences on decision-making can occur. Interprets and applies complex directives, policies, regulations, statues, and procedures, and/or written guidelines for a department or major work group.
Educational Requirements for the Position
Minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Doctorate degree preferred.
Experience Required for the Position
Must be a certified Physician Assistant – Licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas, or eligible to obtain licensure. Three years of full-time higher education experience at the time of appointment. Outstanding organizational skills, communication, time management skills, and self-motivation. Previous experience with ARC-PA. Previous leadership and administrative experience.
Other Requirements for the Position
The proposed Physician Assistant Program will be housed in Conroe, Texas on SHSU’s Medical and Health Professions Campus, and will matriculate students in Fall 2026. In 2021, SHSU received tuition revenue bond funding to build an 80,000 square foot Health Professions Building. The new building, estimated to open in December 2025, will house four academic programs including the MS in Athletic Training, MS in Dietetics, MS in Physician Assistant (proposed), and Doctor of Physical Therapy (proposed). Conroe, Texas is in Montgomery County about 40 miles north of Houston, the 4th largest city in the U.S. The Houston Medical Center, located near downtown Houston, is the world’s largest medical complex. The SHSU Medical and Health Professions campus is approximately 10 miles north of the “Medical Center of the north.”
Special Instructions Summary
SHSU is utilizing a search firm for this position. In order to be fully considered, applicants must submit application through SHSU employment site and to the search firm contact below.

Search Firm – Scott Healy and Associates
313 S Oak Grove Rd
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17112-9357 USA

Attention: Chris – chris@scotthealy.com

This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Open Until Filled Yes
EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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  1. * How did you learn about this position?
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Candidate Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
  3. Reference Contact Information
Optional Documents