
Adjunct Faculty Role
Adjunct Faculty are essential for curricular delivery in the Baylor Physician Assistant Program. Their contributions are most prominent during immersive learning experiences held on the Baylor campus in Waco, Texas, though instruction may also occur through synchronous or asynchronous teaching methods. Adjunct Faculty bring essential knowledge, skills, and contemporary professional expertise that enrich students’ learning and development. They demonstrate teaching proficiency and a commitment to student success by delivering assigned course content in a way that promotes meaningful learning and mastery of course material.
Primary Functions
Teaching is the primary responsibility of Adjunct Faculty members. Responsibilities may include some or all of the following, based on the terms and conditions of their appointment:
Secondary Functions
These expectations do not apply to all adjunct faculty positions and will vary based on appointment terms:
Compensation and Benefits
The budgeted compensation for this position is $75.00 per lab contact hour. This rate reflects a variety of considerations, including experience, educational background, professional skills, knowledge, and abilities, as well as licensure and certifications. Compensation decisions are also informed by internal equity reviews, market benchmarks, and broader organizational priorities and budgetary factors.
About Baylor University
Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Skills:
Areas of Current Skill and Experience Needed:
1. Comprehensive history taking
2. Comprehensive physical examinations
3. Human donor dissection
4. OSCE grading
5. Local and digital anesthesia
6. Toenail removal and nail trephination
7. Abscess incision and drainage
8. Ear and nose foreign body removal
9. Ring and fishhook removal
10. Naso- and orogastric tube placement
11. Intraosseous access
12. Knee and shoulder arthrocentesis
13. Adult airway management
14. Pediatric airway management
15. Skin punch, shave, elliptical biopsy
16. Skin closure
17. Suture hand ties
18. Peripheral IV placement and blood draws
19. Lumbar punctures
20. Needle, finger, tubal chest thoracostomy
21. Cricothyroidotomy
22. Splinting
23. Performance of ECGs
24. Interpretation of ECGs, chest radiographs, and extremity radiographs
25. POCUS
26. Mock Operating Room experience
27. Male and female urinary catheterization
28. Harvey the Cardiopulmonary Patient Simulator
29. SimMan 3G Plus High Fidelity Simulator
30. MamaAnne High Fidelity Simulator
Applicants must submit the following materials electronically in PDF format:
All application materials should be submitted through Interfolio, where applicants are also required to complete the Part-Time Mission Review as part of the process.
For the 2026-2027 academic year, we will hire for immersion experiences taking place in September 2026, December 2026, April 2027, July 2027, and August 2027. For full consideration, you must apply by the following dates:
Hiring decisions will be made according to the following timeline:
To explore current opportunities or access additional information, including answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the Adjunct Faculty FAQ on the Baylor PA Program website.
For questions not addressed on the website please contact Adam Moore (Adam_D_Moore@baylor.edu), Academic Program Manager.
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.