Adjunct Associate Professor

University of North Texas System • Fort Worth, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Adjunct Associate Professor teaches in the pre-clinical curriculum of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program. Under the direction of the course director, the adjunct delivers instruction through large-group sessions, small-group or case-based discussions, and/or clinical skills or laboratory sessions; assesses students; and provides feedback in Osteopathic Medical Practice. The position also supports the admissions cycle for incoming DO students.

The role is based on-site at the Fort Worth campus. The work schedule varies according to assigned teaching, assessment, and course activities. This is a security-sensitive position. Applicants must provide at least two professional references as part of their application.

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 appropriate for teaching medical students.
• Skill in delivering instruction in large-group, small-group, and/or hands-on skills settings.
• Skill in providing informative evaluation and feedback to individual students.
• Ability to align instruction with course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• Willingness and ability to work with other disciplines and professions to provide 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, and provide timely feedback.
• Serve on the Admissions Committee.
• Support the admissions cycle for incoming DO students.

What This Job Offers

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