Director of Didactic Education – Physician Assistant Program

About the role

The University of Texas Tyler Health Science Center seeks a Director of Didactic Education for its Physician Assistant (PA) program. This core‑faculty position leads the design, delivery, and assessment of the didactic curriculum, ensuring alignment with ARC‑PA standards and the PAEA Core Curriculum while supporting student success.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the didactic phase, including course development, scheduling, and faculty assignments.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate active‑learning, clinical reasoning, interprofessional education, and simulation into courses.
• Lead curriculum mapping, exam review, and continuous quality‑improvement initiatives.
• Monitor student performance, identify remediation needs, and provide academic support.
• Teach and assess assigned didactic courses and serve as an academic advisor and mentor.
• Participate in admissions, faculty meetings, program committees, and accreditation activities.

Required profile

• Graduate of an accredited PA program and NCCPA‑certified.
• Master’s degree (Doctoral preferred).
• 3–5 years of clinical practice experience.
• Knowledge of ARC‑PA standards and curriculum design.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication abilities.

Required skills

• Curriculum development and assessment.
• Design and implementation of simulation, case‑based, and team‑based learning.
• Familiarity with accreditation processes and continuous improvement.