Science Educator - Immunology

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 leadership skills to serve as core faculty in basic science courses in phases 1, 2 and/or 3. The selected candidate will provide instruction in basic science courses across multiple disciplines including Immunology 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.

Develop the goals, learning objectives, pre-work assignments, pre and post test questions and any supplemental materials for each topic in the Phase 1 sequence. Develop cases for the case-based curriculum.

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’ Independent Investigative Inquiry questions.
• Support student scholarship.
• Attend White Coat Ceremony in the fall.

Run large group sessions and facilitate case-based learning sessions 3 mornings per week (M/ W/

F) during year 1 and 3 mornings/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.

Provide support, guidance, and mentoring to each student during their clerkships as needed. Develop the goals, learning objectives, pre-work assignments, pre and post test questions and any supplemental materials for each topic in the Phase 2 sequence. Develop cases for the case-based curriculum. Run large group sessions and facilitate small group sessions as needed. Support student scholarship. Review reflections/experiences of students.

Continue to provide a mentoring relationship. Review and edit students’ personal statements as requested. Write letter of support for residency application as requested. Support student scholarship. Attend post-Match Party in March and Medical School Graduation in May; and represent the School of Medicine at UT Tyler commencements and other formal events as applicable.

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.

A terminal doctoral degree MD/DO or PhD in basic science disciplines, such as Immunology or related field is required. Evidence of flexibility to teach across multiple disciplines, expertise in the use of technology and active learning instruction. Three (3) years of relevant teaching experience in health profession education, and prior experience teaching in a medical school curriculum is highly desirable.

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.

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.

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.