Job Information
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – El Paso Assistant Professor or Higher Pathology (Clinic and Basic Sciences) in El Paso, Texas
36986BR
Extended Job Title:
Assistant Professor or Higher Pathology (Clinic and Basic Sciences)
Org Level 1:
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso
Position Description:
Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.
Requisition ID:
36986BR
Optional Attachments:
Professional/Personal Reference, Transcript, Other Documents Supporting Qualifications
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions:
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, and more generally, 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, in collaboration with faculty members in other disciplines
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
Demonstrate professionalism in accordance with the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine Declaration of Faculty Professionalism Responsibility
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’)
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
Grant Funded?:
No
Minimum Hire Rate:
salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills
Pay Basis:
Monthly
Work Location:
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications:
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
Campus:
HSC - El Paso
Department:
Clinic and Basic Sciences Elp
Required Attachments:
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Job Type:
Full Time
Pay Statement:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.
Job Group:
Assistant Professor
Shift:
Day
EEO Statement:
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications:
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
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
Jeanne Clery Act:
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website (https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx) .