Open Rank - Clinical Faculty - Physiology

Department: Biomedical Sciences

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description
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The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Houston's Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position at any rank (Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate, or Clinical Professor) in the field of Physiology.

As a member of our dynamic team, the faculty member will play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of medical professionals. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking institution committed to innovative medical education and research.

The faculty member is expected to support the design and delivery of physiology content in an integrated, cross-disciplinary, active learning-based curriculum.

Applicants must possess a PhD in physiology (or related discipline) or an MD/DO degree, with experience in undergraduate medical education or health professions educational settings. Currently, all faculty positions in the College of Medicine are offered on a non-tenure track basis.

Salary and rank commensurate with experience.

The University of Houston is a comprehensive, Carnegie Tier 1 public research university located in a park-like campus that is close to the Texas Medical Center and major energy companies, with over 45,000 students distributed across 15 different colleges including Nursing, Pharmacy, Optometry, and Social Work. As a location, Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States with first-rate recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and affordable housing.

The University of Houston is located in close proximity to the Texas Medical Center, which is home to The MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT Medical School, Michael

E. DeBakey Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, and Baylor College of Medicine, among other institutions. This environment is rich in potential for numerous collaborative opportunities.

• Develop and teach integrated medical physiology content to undergraduate medical students, utilizing traditional, interactive, and active learning modalities.
• Develop and deliver a horizontally and vertically integrated pre-clerkship curriculum within faculty teams.
• Develop both formative and summative assessments for physiology and integrated biomedical sciences content.
• Participate in accreditation activities.
• Supervise student scholarly projects and serve as an advisor to medical students.
• Participate in the interview and selection process of College of Medicine (COM) faculty and students.
• Pursue research and produce scholarly works.
• Hold membership on College of Medicine and University committees.

• Terminal degree:
  PhD in physiology, MD, DO, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and engaging health professional students, which may include oversight of classroom, clinical, or laboratory learning environments
• Evidence of publications or scholarly works appropriate for the academic rank being sought.

• Demonstrated understanding of evidence-based teaching best practices, including the integration of active learning strategies and innovative pedagogical methods to enhance student engagement and success in medical education.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, including the capacity to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and diverse stakeholders to foster a positive, and supportive educational environment.
• Demonstrated record of effective teamwork, including the ability to lead initiatives, work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the advancement of institutional goals.
• Demonstrated ability to provide academic guidance and mentoring to health professional students, supporting their success and professional growth.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Teaching Philosophy or Statement
• Research/Scholarship Statement

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Note:

Letters of recommendation will only be requested from finalists.)

Applicants must have a PhD, MD or DO, dependent on the position, from an…