"Assistant Professor of Medical Physiology"

Position Details:

The Burnett School of Medicine at TCU is seeking outstanding applicants for a Medical Science Educator (faculty) position to deliver active and applied learning sessions in Physiology and related content areas for our integrated Phase 1/Phase 2 basic and clinical sciences curriculum. This individual will also be expected to teach within their content area in the SOM Anatomical Sciences PhD graduate program.

Medical Science Educators serve as content experts and collaborate with basic science faculty, course and module directors and other curricular leaders in the development and delivery of Phase 1 and Phase 2 basic science content for medical students and graduate level content for PhD students. Medical Science Educators participate in planning for sessions, including content for the session and instructional modalities to be used, and prepare themselves through participation in review and run-through meetings prior to the sessions.

Medical Science Educators spend time commensurate with their FTE each week facilitating student learning of applied medical knowledge through active learning modalities. Medical Science Educators faculty foster a student-directed learning environment by using a structured framework for active learning that guides reflective inquiry and discussion.

Reporting to the Chair for Medical Education and with the direction of curricular leadership, this faculty position collaboratively develops and implements a transformative curriculum that incorporates innovative and integrated learning strategies to foster application, critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and lifelong learning. This position will also serve as faculty facilitator in curricular sessions and support module directors and other faculty that are leading the sessions.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative community in a state of the art allopathic medical school in Fort Worth, Texas. At the School of Medicine, medical students learn the basic and clinical sciences in an innovative, integrated, learner-centered curriculum that makes extensive use of case-based and other active learning methods. Medical Science Educator faculty will collaborate with course and module leaders to integrate learning across the four-year curriculum, with a focus on the pre-clerkship year and applied learning sessions in the phase 2 Longitudinal Integrated Curriculum.

Successful candidates will have significant experience teaching their respective discipline in an undergraduate medical school or other health professional school and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in medical education.

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

Education (70%)

• Lead and coordinate components of the integrated undergraduate medical school curriculum and the SOM Anatomical Sciences PhD program in medical physiology and cellular biology, as aligned with the candidate’s expertise.
• Teach in the phase 1 Mechanism of Health and Disease (MHD) courses and in the phase 2 curriculum for discipline specific needs.
• Teach in the SOM Anatomical Sciences PhD graduate program as assigned by the chair.
• Exhibit teaching and facilitation skills that promote student-centered learning.
• Work with course directors and other school leaders to develop, review, and refine course materials, including pre-work, session plans, assignments, and summative and formative assessments within applicant’s area of expertise.
• Facilitate Step 1 board review content related to physiology and cell biology as needed.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning and integration and modify and adapt instructional content and methods in response to feedback and in collaboration with course and curricular leadership.
• Integrate national trends in medical and graduate education and their discipline into the school’s innovative educational practice.
• Complete training and other faculty development activities to acquire and improve skills in preparing and delivering active learning modalities used throughout the curriculum.
• Be available for student consultation including scheduled office hours.

Research/Scholarship (10%-20%)

• Maintain an active research agenda, with a focus on medical education and innovation curricular approaches.

Service/Administration (10%-20%)

• Model appropriate professional practice such as being ethical, honest, punctual and open to continued opportunities to learn and develop as a professional educator.
• Complete and submit all administrative paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Serve on faculty committees as appointed or elected.
• Participate in other activities as assigned by the Chair of Medical Education and other academic leaders.

Required Education and Experience:

• PhD, MD or DO degree is required.
• Expertise in human physiology or related field is required.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in pre-clinical or pre-clerkship medical education program development and assessment.
• Evidence of teaching excellence in an undergraduate medical education, health professional education setting and/or graduate education.
• Qualify for academic appointment (Assistant Professor or Associate Professor) in a School of Medicine academic department.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Additional content expertise in Cellular Biology is preferred.
• Experience in implementing innovative and active learning teaching methods (e.g., integrated curricula; problem-based learning; case-based learning; team-based learning, e-learning) within the discipline.
• Experience with teaching and/or integration of curricula in other disciplines relevant to medical education.
• Evidence of educational scholarship.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic science principles and application to clinical medicine.
• Knowledge and skills in medical education program development, delivery, administration, and assessment.
• Ability to develop and deliver case-based and active learning methods in both small and large group settings.
• Demonstrated flexibility in curriculum development and delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions:

• Updated CV
• Letter of Interest
• Summary of Educational Experience and Leadership
• Contact information for 3 individuals to provide LORs