Job Details

Position: Director of Didactic Education – Physician Assistant Program
Type: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week
Location: UT Tyler Health Science Center, Tyler, TX
Department: School of Medicine
Posting Date: November 26, 2025
Application Materials Required: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, List of Three Professional References (combined into a single PDF or Word document)

Position Overview

The Director of Didactic Education is a core faculty position in the Physician Assistant (PA) Program at UT Tyler Health Science Center. This role provides leadership for the design, delivery, and assessment of the didactic phase of the PA curriculum, ensuring alignment with ARC-PA Standards and the PAEA Core Curriculum. The Director works closely with the Program Director, faculty, and staff to promote student success, curriculum excellence, and continuous quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Didactic Education Leadership

• Oversee all aspects of the didactic phase of the PA curriculum.

• Collaborate with faculty to develop, implement, and evaluate courses and instructional methods.

• Ensure compliance with ARC-PA Standards, program learning outcomes, and best practices in PA education.

• Monitor student performance, identify students in need of remediation, and provide support to ensure progression.

• Lead curriculum mapping, exam review, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Integrate active learning methods, clinical reasoning, interprofessional education, and simulation into the curriculum.

• Coordinate course schedules, lectures, and faculty assignments.

• Serve as a primary resource for student questions and concerns regarding didactic learning.

Core Faculty Responsibilities

• Teach and assess students in assigned didactic courses.

• Serve as academic advisor and mentor to PA students.

• Participate in admissions, faculty meetings, and program committees.

• Contribute to program assessment, accreditation, and self-study efforts.

• Engage in scholarly activity and professional development.

• Support the program mission to prepare PAs for diverse healthcare settings, including underserved communities.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited PA program.

• NCCPA certified and eligible for state licensure.

• Master’s degree.

• 3–5 years of clinical practice experience.

• Knowledge of ARC-PA standards and curriculum design.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

• Commitment to student success and collaborative faculty environment.

Preferred

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DSc, EdD, DMSc, or equivalent).

• Previous teaching experience in PA education.

• Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and exam design.

• Proficiency in innovative teaching methods (simulation, case-based, team-based learning).

• Engagement with professional organizations (e.g., PAEA, AAPA).

About UT Tyler & Health Science Center

UT Tyler, part of the University of Texas System, enrolls over 10,000 students and comprises six colleges. The Health Science Center, in partnership with UT Health East Texas, serves as a hub for patient care, education, and research in Northeast Texas.

Learn more: UT Tyler

Additional Information

• Retirement: TRS (Teacher Retirement System) or ORP (Optional Retirement Program) eligibility.

• Pre-employment screening: Criminal background check, drug test, occupational health pre-screening, annual influenza vaccination.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

EEO Statement: The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply

Submit a single PDF or Word document with resume/CV, cover letter, and three references:
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