Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
Location
Fort Smith, Arkansas
The Principal Faculty is responsible for upholding curriculum standards by demonstrating excellence in teaching across didactic and clinical phases, engaging in scholarship, and providing service to the department and institution. This role also supports administrative functions like course development, student affairs, and ensuring maintenance of accreditation standards through collaboration.
Required qualifications include an Arkansas PA license or eligibility, current NCCPA certification, graduation from an accredited PA program, and a Master's degree in a health-related field. Preferred qualifications include a Doctorate, greater than 3 years of clinical experience, and higher education teaching experience.
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, non-profit, graduate-level health sciences institution located on over 500 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE’s service-driven mission is to educate and train a diverse group of competent and compassionate healthcare professionals; to create health and research support facilities; and to provide healthy living environments to improve the lives of others. Founded in 2014, ACHE has experienced rapid growth and is poised to be a leader in healthcare education for years to come. ACHE is the first and only private institution in Arkansas that is dedicated solely to healthcare and wellness, and maintains a strong commitment to the surrounding community.
About Fort Smith and the Arkansas River Valley
This position is fully on-site and requires a regular presence in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (A3.19) Responsible for developing, reviewing, and revising as necessary the program’s mission statement, goals, and competencies (A2.05a) Responsible for interviewing and selecting applicants for admission to the PA program (A2.05b) Provide student instruction in area(s) of expertise (A2.05c) Responsible for evaluating student performance (A2.05d) Responsible for programmatic academic counseling of students (A2.05e) Responsible for assuring the availability of remedial instruction for students (A2.05f) Participates in designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating courses (A2.05g) Participates in the continuous evaluation of the program (A2.05h) Assists in the preparation and review of administrative reports and accreditation documents as requested and assigned Course Director for courses as assigned Instruction in Medical Practice Series as assigned Problem-Based Learning/Team-Based Learning facilitator as assigned Simulation instruction and curriculum design Teach or Co-teach Introduction to the Profession (if applicable) Physical Diagnosis series instructor Participate in Clinical Procedures course with skilled instruction Responsibility within Human Anatomy, Pathophysiology, and research course series, as applicable with education and training Assists the program with coordination, site visits, and maintenance of clinical sites Assists the program with end of rotation exams and “Call Back” Days Participating faculty member with responsibility in student Capstone Project Attends all required program and institution mandated meetings Reviews instruments for student and faculty course evaluations Reviews the Student Handbook annually Is accessible to PA faculty and staff Works effectively with ACHE faculty, other ACHE administrators and academic support offices to ensure consistent and sound implementation of academic policies and procedures Contributes to the improvement of ACHE’s image and reputation within the educational community and beyond Performs service activities that advance the program and the profession, including assisting in the recruitment, selection of applicants for admission, orientation, and retention of students Other duties as assigned by the Program Director of Physician Associate Practice or their designee.
Requirements: Required qualifications and credentials
Education and Experience
Arkansas PA license or eligible Current NCCPA certification status Graduate of an accredited PA program Master’s degree in health-related field
Doctorate in Health-Related Field Greater than 3 years of clinical experience Higher education teaching experience Excellent oral and written communication skills Required knowledge, skills, and abilities Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Office. Display professionalism for the college in all communication and interaction. Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy. Ability to prioritize and organize numerous and varied assignments. ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Market context
Leadership admin PA roles in Arkansas are typically tied to organizations seeking experienced clinicians who can support both patient care and operational oversight. These positions can be competitive because employers often want an Arkansas PA license or eligibility, NCCPA certification, a master’s in a health-related field, and prefer a doctorate plus more than 3 years of clinical experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to leadership and administrative experience.
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