Adjunct Associate Professor

University of North Texas System • Fort Worth, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Adjunct Associate Professor teaches in the pre-clinical curriculum of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program. Under the direction of the course director, the adjunct delivers instruction, assesses students, and provides feedback in Osteopathic Medical Practice. Teaching may include large-group sessions, small-group or case-based discussions, and clinical skills or laboratory sessions. The role also supports the admissions cycle for incoming DO students and serves on the Admissions Committee.

The position is based on-site at the Fort Worth campus. The work schedule varies according to assigned teaching, assessment, and course activities. Salary is commensurate with experience; the position is listed at 0.48 FTE and is not retirement eligible.

Requirements

• DO or MD degree.
• Experience teaching in the assigned curricular topic.
• Board certified or board eligible in a specialty relevant to the content taught.
• Eligibility for, or possession of, an unrestricted Texas license to practice medicine.
• Commitment to curricular quality improvement and accreditation standards.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty across disciplines to support integrated education.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring medical students.
• Knowledge of the assigned discipline at a level appropriate for teaching medical students.
• Skill in delivering instruction in large-group, small-group, and/or hands-on skills settings.
• Skill in providing informative evaluations and feedback for individual students.
• Ability to align instruction with course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• Willingness and ability to collaborate with other disciplines and professions on interprofessional education and practice opportunities.
• Ability to use learning management systems and other electronic platforms for teaching and assessment.
• Enthusiasm for students and medical education.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching in pre-clinical undergraduate medical education.
• Experience contributing to curriculum development, integrated curricula, or active learning formats such as team-based learning or case-based learning.
• Experience writing assessment items or evaluating students in clinical skills settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in assigned pre-clinical courses through large-group, small-group, and/or clinical skills or laboratory sessions.
• Assess student performance using methods such as assessment items, rubrics, and skills checks.
• Provide timely feedback to students.
• Serve on the Admissions Committee.
• Support the admissions cycle for incoming DO students.
• Work under the direction of the course director to deliver instruction and assess students in Osteopathic Medical Practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree