Basic Science Core Faculty

Position Information

Job Type/Hours per Week: Full Time

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Hiring Department: School of Medicine

Location: UT Tyler Health Science Center

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions: When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file. Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”. If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine (SOM) Basic Sciences Core Faculty position is a full-time, non-tenure position. This position requires a history of teaching excellence in medical education and the leadership skills to serve as core faculty in basic science courses in phases 1, 2 and/or 3. The Basic Sciences Core Faculty will provide instruction in basic science courses across multiple disciplines including Embryology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Pathology, and Pharmacology; and serve as facilitator for small group discussion in case based learning, problem-based learning, and other small group sessions. In addition, this position will collaborate with clinical and basic science faculty for the development of clinical cases to emphasize basic science curriculum and will participate in the development and review of exams and evaluation of learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Phase 1: Medical Students

• Develop the goals, learning objectives, pre read assignments, pre and post test questions and any supplemental materials for each topic in the Phase 1 sequence (may identify faculty from other colleges to assist).
• Develop cases for the case-based curriculum.
• Run large group sessions and facilitate case-based learning sessions 3 mornings per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) during year 1 and 3 (afternoons per week during year 2.)
• Participate in clinical correlations and illustrate where there is vertical integration of the basic science materials.
• Routinely teach and model professionalism and ethics.
• Other activities may include: Social gatherings (some of these may occur during evenings). Provide a base of support. Assist students with academic issues as they occur. Review reflections and provide feedback. Assist with students' Independent Investigative Inquiry questions. Attend White Coat Ceremony in the fall.

Phase 2: Medical Students

• Provide support, guidance, and mentoring to each student during their clerkships as needed.
• Review reflections/experiences of students.

Phase 3: Medical Students

• Continue to provide a mentoring relationship.
• Review and edit students' personal statements as requested.
• Write letter of support for residency application as requested.
• Attend post-Match Party in March and Medical School Graduation in May.

General

• Prepare for, attend, and participate in monthly faculty meetings.
• Work on projects within groups such as OSCE case development; communication skills; write-up, oral case presentation and clinical reasoning; professionalism and ethics; mentoring; feedback and evaluation.
• Participate in and facilitate academic faculty development sessions and retreats (which occur periodically throughout the year) as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

A terminal doctoral degree MD/DO or PhD in basic science disciplines, such as Biomedical Sciences, Anatomy, Pharmacology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, or related field is required. Including the flexibility to teach across multiple disciplines, expertise in the use of technology and active learning instruction. Three (3) years of relevant teaching experience in medical education, and Prior experience teaching in a medical school curriculum is highly desirable.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Excellent organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to multi-task. The ability to interact with both staff and faculty, at all levels, is crucial to this role. The ability to work resourcefully and efficiently in terms of time management, with a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and autonomy, is also imperative.

About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls over 10,000 students and consists of six colleges. Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas. Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond. For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits. Clinical positions require pre-screening through our Occupational Health department, including a drug test. Employees are required to obtain annual influenza vaccines. The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psc/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U.