Asst​/Assoc Professor, Department of Medical Education

Position Description

The TTUHSC School of Medicine, Department of Medical Education at Lubbock, Texas, is seeking a Full-Time Medical Educator to teach in the Department of Medical Education at the Assistant or Associate Professor levels or a rank commensurate with qualifications. The School of Medicine has a nationally-recognized reputation for quality and innovation in medical education.

The Department of Medical Education at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine provides leadership and innovation in medical school teaching and scholarship, supporting students on their journey toward becoming principled and capable physicians. The TTUHSC School of Medicine provides excellent undergraduate medical education through an innovative and patient-centered curriculum. Additional information about the school is available through our institutional website.

Rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidate’s qualifications and experience.

• Support all aspects of the School of Medicine and its preclinical curriculum, infrastructure, process and procedures.
• Assume responsibility for teaching (large and small group didactics), assessment and training to undertake roles in block/course leadership.
• Collaborate with other preclinical and clinical faculty members to integrate and reinforce concepts throughout the four-year curriculum.
• Serve as content experts in developing specific educational and assessment materials to be delivered in a variety of student-centered, simulation and other innovative pedagogies.
• Serve as facilitators for small group learning.

• Experience and content expertise in areas relevant to the preclinical medical curriculum.
• Leadership in directing a medical school course.
• Formal training or experience in neuroscience.
• Formal training or experience in educational theory and/or evaluation and assessment.
• Licensed, actively practicing and Board Certified (ABMS recognized) physicians with a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in a biomedical science.

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 website at .

• Ph.D. in biomedical science discipline, Pharm.
  
  D., Ed.D., M.D./D.O. with advanced scientific training and scholarship, or equivalent terminal degree in biomedical sciences.
• Teaching statement outlining your goals, methods and teaching philosophy.
• A relevant and substantial record of scholarship (including abstracts, publications and presentations).

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 at .

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond.

This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace