Assistant Professor School of Podiatric Medicine - Podiatry Physician and Surgeon

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
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Edinburg, TX 78539

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Job Class Code 10031

FLSA Exempt

Posting Number FRGV
1512

Working Title Assistant Professor School of Podiatric Medicine - Podiatry Physician and Surgeon

Number of Vacancies 1

Division/Organization Division of President

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position 1 year

FTE 1.0

The UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine ( SOPM ) seeks a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor for teaching Podiatric Surgery, Medicine and Biomechanics. Experience teaching is preferred. The chosen individuals will assist in implementing a vertically and horizontally integrated curriculum utilizing active learning, team-based learning, problem-based learning, flipped classroom and self-directed study. Duties are not limited to:

• Develop the goals, learning objectives, pre-read assignments, pre and post test questions and any supplemental materials for each topic.
• Develop cases for the case-based curriculum.
• Lead large group sessions and facilitate case-based learning sessions.
• 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, read students’ reflections and provide feedback, assist with students’ research projects
• Provide support, guidance, and mentoring to each student during their clerkship year as needed.
• Review reflections/experiences of students.
• Continue to provide a mentoring relationship.
• Write letter of support for residency application as requested.
• Prepare for, attend, and participate in monthly faculty meetings.
• Work on projects 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 academy faculty development sessions and retreats as needed.
• Clinical work is expected.

Candidates must possess a terminal Degree of (D.P.M.) and be Board-Qualified or Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and/or American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine ( DPM ) from an accredited university.

Experience in teaching, research and service are preferred.

License or Certification Required? Yes

Desired Start Date 10/04/2023

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