Assistant/Associate Professor of Family Medicine - Program Director-Family Medicine Residency

Sam Houston State University • Huntsville, TX

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About The Position

Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging. SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Requirements

• DO or MD degree from a College of Osteopathic or Allopathic Medicine.
• Successful completion of residency.
• Current AOA or ABMS Family Medicine board certification.
• Current unrestricted license to practice in Texas or eligibility to obtain one.
• Expertise in Family Medicine (preferably five years).
• At least three years of documented educational and/or administrative experience.
• Ongoing clinical activity.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Excellent clinical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in complex settings.
• Two years' prior experience as a core faculty member preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Training and experience in osteopathic manipulative medicine.
• Ability to teach osteopathic manipulative medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency.
• Oversee the administration and operation of the family medicine residency program.
• Teach and engage in scholarly activity.
• Manage resident recruitment, selection, promotion, and disciplinary actions.
• Supervise and evaluate residents.
• Facilitate faculty development and other required activities.
• Serve on various committees including the Residency Advisory Committee and Graduate Medical Education Committee.
• Ensure accreditation standards are maintained.
• Prepare and maintain educational goals and curriculum.
• Deliver lectures and prepare statistical and narrative descriptions for accreditation.
• Maintain interdisciplinary team relationships relevant to family medicine.
• Develop formal affiliation agreements with participating sites.
• Maintain a continuity outpatient practice.
• Prepare evaluations for teaching staff, residents, and other medical learners.
• Implement required program policies.

Benefits

• Superior benefit package.
• Competitive salaries.
• Flexible work environment.
• Programs supporting work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed