Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of Learner Success and Wellness, Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine

Job Title

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of Learner Success and Wellness, Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Physician Assistant Program

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of Learner Success and Wellness in the Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine . 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 Tarleton State University 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 to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University 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 visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

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The Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of Learner Success and Wellness is a full-time, 12-month, clinical track faculty position within the MMSc-PAM Program at Tarleton’s main campus in Stephenville, Texas. This role provides dedicated leadership in learner academic support, individualized remediation, professionalism coaching, and holistic wellness programming, all areas central to programmatic excellence and ARC-PA accreditation compliance.

The Director is the program's primary resource for identifying students at academic or professional risk, designing evidence-based remediation frameworks, and sustaining a culture of self-care and wellbeing among PA learners. The role operates in close collaboration with the Program Director, Director of Didactic Education, Director of Clinical Education, and the full faculty team.

Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching 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).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

80% Student Success, Remediation & Wellness Programming

Academic Remediation Planning and Implementation

Serve as the program's central point of contact for all academic performance concerns, including students identified as at-risk through examination results, faculty referrals, course failure, or self-referral.

Conduct structured, individualized academic counseling sessions using evidence-based advising frameworks aligned with PA educational best practices.

Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive Individualized Remediation Plans (IRPs) for students who fail to meet minimum competency benchmarks in didactic coursework, OSCEs, clinical skills laboratory performance, or end-of-rotation assessments.

Establish clear, measurable remediation milestones and timelines; conduct scheduled check-in meetings to evaluate progress and adjust plans as clinically and educationally warranted.

Provide targeted coaching for students required to remediate summative assessments, including PACKRAT, end-of-rotation examinations, OSCEs, and standardized patient encounters.

Ensure all remediation activities, outcomes, student communications, and committee deliberations are thoroughly documented in compliance with FERPA, program policy, and ARC-PA documentation standards.

Professionalism and Behavioral Remediation

Partner with the Program Director and faculty to address professionalism deficiencies including attendance violations, communication concerns, ethical conduct issues, and clinical demeanor concerns.

Develop and monitor individualized Professional Improvement Plans (PIPs) with clearly defined behavioral expectations, timelines, support resources, and consequences, consistent with the student handbook and program due process procedures.

Maintain thorough, objective documentation of all professionalism concerns, corrective actions, and outcomes for use in Student Progress Committee (SPC) deliberations and formal academic action proceedings.

Serve as a standing or ad hoc member of the Student Progress Committee, contributing complete case documentation, professional judgment, and remediation progress reports.

Early Identification and Proactive Intervention

Design and maintain a systematic, data-informed early identification system to flag at-risk students prior to academic failure, utilizing assessment trend data, faculty early alerts, attendance records, and voluntary student self-referral.

Establish proactive, scheduled touchpoints with all enrolled students — not only those in active remediation — to normalize help-seeking and surface emerging concerns before they escalate.

Collaborate with faculty to integrate universal academic success strategies across the curriculum, including board examination preparation guidance, active study methodology, and time management support.

Student Wellness Programming

Develop, implement, and evaluate an annual, program-wide Wellness Calendar addressing physical health, mental health, stress resilience, burnout prevention, and peer community-building, grounded in evidence-based wellness frameworks for health professions learners.

Plan and facilitate recurring wellness events, workshops, and initiatives (e.g., mindfulness sessions, wellness challenges, resiliency seminars, guest speakers on clinician wellbeing) tailored to the specific demands of PA education.

Partner with the PASA (Physician Assistant Student Association) executive board to amplify student-led wellness efforts and strengthen cohort community.

Integrate wellness literacy into the didactic curriculum where appropriate, including content on professional identity formation, compassion fatigue, self-care as a clinical competency, and managing the emotional demands of patient care.

Track participation and outcomes, gather student feedback, and report wellness programming results to the Program Director in support of programmatic assessment and continuous quality improvement.

Campus Resource Coordination and Referral

Cultivate active working relationships with Tarleton State University student support services including University Counseling S