Anatomy Medical Educator (Open Rank Faculty)

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”)
• 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, lifelong learning, bias, leadership, and professionalism

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Anatomy or a closely related discipline, or M.D./D.O. or equivalent medical degree 
• Experience in teaching human gross anatomy, especially clinically-integrated anatomy 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching human embryology, especially clinically-integrated embryology for medical students
• Experience using medical imaging and clinical case-based scenarios in the teaching of human anatomy and embryology
• Experience developing and delivering an integrated medical curriculum
• Experience with active learning methods, such as interactive large and small group formats, laboratory-based instruction, 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

 This position is salaried and fully funded. Salary, academic rank and tenure option are commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Interested candidates must apply online at http://www.texastech.edu/careers/ by selecting “Faculty Positions” under “TTUHSC El Paso” and entering search code 444202BR

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.