Major/Essential Functions
Participates in course administration and instruction for the pre-clerkship phase of the medical school curriculum
Develops and delivers an integrated curriculum, which blends basic science and clinical concepts, in collaboration with faculty members in other disciplines
Employs multiple teaching methods including case-based instruction, large- and small-group discussion, lecture, demonstration, simulation, and team-based learning
Provides formative and summative assessment of medical student performance
Provides individual support, feedback, and advice to medical students
Works closely with the course and curriculum committees, fellow faculty, and key administrators to accomplish the goals and objectives of the medical school’s curriculum
Serves the academic community through participation in institutional governance, such as committee work and other administrative duties
Contributes to the community through academically-related public service complementary to the institutional mission
Engages in advancement of scientific knowledge through research and/or scholarship
Ensures compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations, if applicable
Adheres to institutional policies and procedures
Demonstrates professionalism in accordance with the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility
Depending on individual goals and interests, and as negotiated with the Chair of the Department of Medical Education, the successful candidate may also have the opportunity to:
Serve as a ‘college mentor’ by providing one-on-one support, feedback, and advising to medical students assigned to one of the school’s academic learning communities (‘colleges’)
Co-facilitate discussion-based sessions in the ‘College Colloquium,’ a course devoted to topics such as medical ethics, controversies in medicine, evidence-based medicine, critical thinking, safety and quality improvement, communication, humanism, empathy, wellness, life-long learning, bias, leadership, and professionalism
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Neuroscience or a closely related discipline, or M.D. or D.O. degree, or equivalent medical degree
Experience in teaching neuroscience, especially clinically-integrated neuroscience for medical students
Evidence of scholarship in the field of expertise
Texas Medical Licensure, or eligibility for Texas Medical License for physician candidates
Board certification by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties for M.D. or D.O. candidates
Preferred Qualifications
Training or experience in the development and delivery of an integrated medical curriculum
Experience with active learning methods, such as interactive large- and small-group formats, laboratory-based instruction, team-based learning, case-based learning, and problem-based learning
Experience with curriculum management software systems
Participation in national organizations or committees devoted to medical education
Experience in medical education scholarship
Experience in the development of grant proposals and the management of extramural funding
Emerging or established regional or national reputation for the rank of associate professor or higher
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Optional Attachments
Professional/Personal Reference, Transcript, Other Documents Supporting Qualifications
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Basis
Monthly
Minimum Hire Rate
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Shift
Day
Grant Funded?
No
Job Group
Assistant Professor
Job Expires
03/12/2025