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.