Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Professor - Assistant Dean for Clinical Skills

University of Houston • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston is seeking a non-tenure track Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Professor to serve as the Assistant Dean for Clinical Skills. This role is crucial for ensuring the excellence of clinical skills education for medical students throughout their four-year curriculum. The Assistant Dean will provide leadership in clinical skills teaching, assessment, and integration, aiming to develop highly skilled and compassionate physicians.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD or DO) with board certification in a clinical specialty.
• Significant experience in medical education, simulation, and clinical skills learning and assessment, preferably in a leadership role.
• Evidence of scholarship in medical education including assessment, evaluation, design, and/or curricular innovation.
• Strong understanding of educational theory, instructional design principles, and assessment methods.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in curriculum development, program evaluation, and accreditation processes.
• Familiarity with simulation-based education and standardized patient programs.
• Eligibility for appointment at the academic rank of Associate Professor or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for Clinical Skills education, the Clinical Skills Center, simulation activities, and the standardized patient program.
• Collaborate with faculty, course and clerkship directors, administrators, and stakeholders to align clinical skills education with institutional goals and accreditation standards.
• Supervise and support staff, faculty, and instructors involved in clinical skills education, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Work closely with faculty and curriculum committees to integrate clinical skills education throughout the medical school curriculum.
• Develop and implement strategies for the progressive development and mastery of clinical skills across all phases of medical education.
• Collaborate with basic science and clinical faculty to enhance the integration of clinical skills with foundational knowledge and clinical reasoning.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of teaching methods and assessment tools for clinical skills education.
• Develop and deliver faculty development programs to enhance teaching effectiveness and assessment reliability.
• Ensure the use of best practices in assessment, including direct observation and simulation.
• Direct the operation and resources of the Clinical Skills Center and simulation facilities.
• Collaborate with simulation specialists to develop immersive simulated clinical encounters.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of standardized patient and simulation-based learning experiences.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and evaluation of standardized patients to ensure quality interactions with medical students.
• Develop and maintain a diverse pool of standardized patients to represent various clinical scenarios.
• Oversee the scheduling and logistics of standardized patient encounters.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Opportunity for academic advancement
• Support for professional development and continuing education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree