Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Position Details:

This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.

The Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences at TCU seeks a Founding Director of Didactic Education responsible for planning, developing, and leading the Physician Assistant Studies didactic education program. The Director of Didactic Education will oversee the Physician Associate Studies didactic education program. The Director of Didactic Education will guide faculty in program development, accreditation self-study, curriculum, administration, teaching, scholarship, and service. The Director of Didactic Education is a full-time, 12-month position eligible for the rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor of Professional Practice (depending on terminal degree) who will report directly to the Physician Associate Studies Director. We are seeking an individual with programmatic leadership experience with a breadth and depth of knowledge associated with standards for the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). The Director of Didactic Education may also serve as the Director of Program Assessment and Evaluation.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Associate Program;
• Must be currently certified by the NCCPA;
• At least three years of clinical experience as a Physician Associate;
• Eligibility for licensure in Texas as a Physician Associate;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience guiding a program through the ARC-PA accreditation process and management
experience highly desirable.
• Doctoral degree (Ph.D; EdD, DMSc, or equivalent);
• Experience teaching in a Physician Assistant program and in curriculum development.

Responsibilities:

The Director of Didactic Education will build the didactic education program from its inception and provide leadership to the program in alignment with the mission and vision of Physician Associate Studies, Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences and TCU. The Director of Didactic Education will assist with completing and submitting a self-study for an accreditation site visit and ARC-PA’s review and developing the curricula in accordance with ARC-PA standards. The Director of Didactic Education will be responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising faculty and staff. In addition, the Director of Didactic Education will oversee didactic education, curriculum development, program evaluation and assessment, cultivating and maintaining professional relationships with faculty from other colleges with TCU and other departments within Harris College. The Director of Didactic Education will be responsible for creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion that engages students and aligns with the inclusive excellence priority of TCU.

Department Details:

School/College Description:

The Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences consists of programs that prepare future health care and human services professionals. The academic units within Harris College – Applied Health Sciences, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Occupational Therapy, Kinesiology, Nurse Anesthesia, Nursing, and Social Work – are home to 1,900 students who are supported by committed and talented faculty and staff. Harris College supports the mission, vision, and values of TCU; we prepare global citizens to think and practice as ethical leaders in health care and educational settings.

Harris College offers 20 degree pathways in our health-related disciplines. Students benefit from learning experiences in campus laboratories and hospitals, clinics, schools, fitness facilities, and community service agencies throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Area. On campus, the Miller Speech & Hearing Clinic provides services for more than 300 families each year and serves as a professional practice site for students majoring in speech pathology and habilitation of the deaf. TCU Nursing and the School of Nurse Anesthesia provide innovative learning experiences in their state-of-the-art simulation centers.

The faculty and students at Harris College actively engage in research for the purpose of improving health and well-being. Undergraduate and graduate students have opportunities to form mentoring relationships with internationally recognized faculty as they conduct studies in such areas as pharmacogenetics, carbohydrate metabolism, exercise physiology, health disparities, heart disease, aging, Parkinson’s disease, caregiving, language development in children with hearing loss, and forgiveness among others. Our graduates are competent, compassionate, and in demand in the workforce.

University & Fort Worth Description:

ABOUT TCU

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University sits on 302 acres nestled in a primarily residential part of Fort Worth, just minutes away from downtown. The University includes seven schools and colleges, in addition to the John V. Roach Honors College and the Burnett School of Medicine.

Currently, TCU enrolls more than 10,200 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Twenty-eight percent of students self-identify as a member of a minority group, five percent are international students, and forty-five percent are from out-of-state. Our students are supported by more than 2,200 faculty and staff. The University has more than 700 full-time faculty members and is a top 100 National University as classified by US News and World Report and has a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity.

At TCU, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are an educational imperative directly tied to the University mission, vision, and strategic plan. Fulfilling TCU’s mission to develop ethical leaders and critical thinkers in a global community depends on the University’s ability to attract and retain students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. A diverse and inclusive campus leads to innovation, broadened perspective, and understanding—values that are foundational aspects of higher education. For the fourth consecutive year, TCU has earned the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, which highlights ongoing commitment to build a comprehensive DEI strategy that aligns with core values and creates a campus culture where everyone is respected and included.

ABOUT FORT WORTH

Like TCU, Fort Worth has the approachable, friendly charm of a smaller town, but offers the amenities, cultural activities, diversity and unique personality of a much larger city. Fort Worth, Texas, is the 13th largest city in the United States with an ever-growing population nearing 1 million. Fort Worth and TCU have grown together in a nearly 150-year relationship. You’ll find that many Horned Frogs remain here after graduation, thanks to the region’s thriving job market. Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States, and the number 1 tourist destination in Texas. In 2018, bizjournals.com ranked Fort Worth the 7th most affordable city to live and work in the United States and U.S. News and World Report named Fort Worth one of the Best Places to Live. Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington all rank among the top 25 most diverse cities in the country.

Fort Worth is known for its vast array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. The city boasts three world class art museums—the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall is one of the premier performance venues in the country. Concerts, film festivals and other events are held regularly at Sundance Square, Panther Island and Near Southside venues.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions:

To apply, submit Cover Letter, a Diversity Statement, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Statement and contact information for three references online at https://jobs.tcu.edu/en-us/listing/ (select "Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences" to locate the position announcement). References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. For the diversity statement, describe what it means for you to have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness, and how you have demonstrated that commitment in your teaching
and scholarship. All questions regarding the application process should be directed to Human Resources at hrtalentacquisition@tcu.edu. Applications not submitted
online will not be considered.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.