Assistant Professor or Higher Pathology (Clinic and Basic Sciences)

Texas Tech University • El Paso, TX

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About The Position

This position contributes to the university's mission through teaching, scholarship, clinical service, and academically-related public service. The successful candidate will participate 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 clinical pathology, clinical reasoning, clinical skills, and professional development. In addition, the successful candidate will participate in course administration and instruction for the pre-clerkship phase of the medical school curriculum, develop and deliver an integrated curriculum that blends basic science and clinical concepts, employ a variety of teaching methods including case-based instruction, large- and small group discussion, lecture, demonstration, simulation, and team-based learning, provide formative and summative assessment of medical student performance, provide individual support, feedback, and advice to medical students, work 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, engage in the advancement of scientific knowledge through research and/or scholarship, provide clinical service to the extent necessary to adequately support the teaching programs of the department, contribute to the community through academically-related public service complementary to the institutional mission, serve the academic community through participation in institutional governance, such as committee work and other administrative duties, ensure compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations, adhere to institutional policies and procedures, and demonstrate professionalism in accordance with the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine Declaration of Faculty Professionalism Responsibility.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree, or equivalent
• Successful completion of ACGME-accredited residency training in anatomic and/or clinical pathology
• Board-certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic and/or clinical pathology
• Licensure or eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Texas

Nice To Haves

• Training or experience in curriculum development, student mentoring, medical skills instruction, and performance evaluation of medical students
• Experience with innovative teaching methods, such as interactive large- and small-group formats, team-based learning, case-based learning, and problem-based learning
• Interest in medical education scholarship
• Participation in national organizations or committees devoted to medical education
• Emerging or established regional or national reputation for the rank of associate professor or higher

Responsibilities

• Participate in the collaborative development and delivery of the pre-clerkship medical school curriculum (years 1-2)
• Participate in course administration and instruction for the pre-clerkship phase of the medical school curriculum
• Develop and deliver an integrated curriculum that blends basic science and clinical concepts
• Employ a variety of teaching methods including case-based instruction, large- and small group discussion, lecture, demonstration, simulation, and team-based learning
• Provide formative and summative assessment of medical student performance
• Provide individual support, feedback, and advice to medical students
• Work closely with course and curriculum committees, fellow faculty, and key administrators
• Engage in the advancement of scientific knowledge through research and/or scholarship
• Provide clinical service to support the teaching programs of the department
• Contribute to the community through academically-related public service
• Serve the academic community through participation in institutional governance
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations
• Adhere to institutional policies and procedures
• Demonstrate professionalism in accordance with the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine Declaration of Faculty Professionalism Responsibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed