Assistant Professor or Higher (Cell Biology & Histology)

Texas Tech University•El Paso, TX

About The Position

Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, with some variation by academic unit. Participates in the collaborative development and delivery of the pre-clerkship medical school curriculum (years 1-2), with an emphasis on curricular elements related to the teaching and assessment of human cell biology and histology. Participates in course administration and instruction for the pre-clerkship phase of the medical school curriculum. Collaborates with faculty members in other disciplines to develop and deliver an integrated curriculum that blends basic science, clinical science, and health systems science. Employs a variety of teaching methods including laboratory-based instruction, 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 course and curriculum committees, fellow faculty, and key administrators to accomplish the educational program goals and objectives established by the School of Medicine. Engages in advancement of scientific knowledge through research and/or scholarship. Provides clinical service (when applicable) to the extent necessary to adequately support the teaching programs of the department. Contributes to the community through academically-related public service complementary to the institutional mission. Serves the academic community through participation in institutional governance, such as committee work and other administrative duties. Ensures compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations. Adheres to institutional policies and procedures. Demonstrates professionalism in accordance with the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility. Promotes and upholds the values-based culture of TTUHSC El Paso. 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’) and 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.

Requirements

Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Cell Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Experimental Pathology, or a closely related discipline, or M.D./D.O. or equivalent medical degree
Experience in teaching human cell biology and histology, especially clinically-integrated cell biology and histology for medical students
Evidence of scholarship in the field of expertise
Texas Medical License or eligibility for Texas Medical License for physician candidates
Board certification by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties for physician candidates

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and delivering an integrated medical curriculum
Experience with active learning methods, such as interactive large and small group formats, 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 associate professor or higher rank

Responsibilities

Participates in the collaborative development and delivery of the pre-clerkship medical school curriculum (years 1-2), with an emphasis on curricular elements related to the teaching and assessment of human cell biology and histology
Participates in course administration and instruction for the pre-clerkship phase of the medical school curriculum
Collaborates with faculty members in other disciplines to develop and deliver an integrated curriculum that blends basic science, clinical science, and health systems science
Employs a variety of teaching methods including laboratory-based instruction, 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 course and curriculum committees, fellow faculty, and key administrators to accomplish the educational program goals and objectives established by the School of Medicine
Engages in advancement of scientific knowledge through research and/or scholarship
Provides clinical service (when applicable) to the extent necessary to adequately support the teaching programs of the department
Contributes to the community through academically-related public service complementary to the institutional mission
Serves the academic community through participation in institutional governance, such as committee work and other administrative duties
Ensures compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations
Adheres to institutional policies and procedures
Demonstrates professionalism in accordance with the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility
Promotes and upholds the values-based culture of TTUHSC El Paso
Serves 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-facilitates 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