Assistant Professor or Higher Biochemistry/Genetics (Clinic and Basic)

Major/Essential Functions

• Participates in course administration and instruction for the pre-clerkship phase of the medical school curriculum.
• Develops and delivers an integrated curriculum, which blends basic science and clinical concepts, in collaboration with faculty members in other disciplines.
• Employs multiple teaching methods including case-based instruction, large- and small group discussion, lecture, demonstration, simulation, and team-based learning.
• Provides formative and summative assessment of medical student performance.
• Provide individual support, feedback, and advice to medical students.
• Works closely with the course and curriculum committees, fellow faculty, and key administrators to accomplish the goals and objectives of the medical school’s curriculum.
• Serves the academic community through participation in institutional governance, such as committee work and other administrative duties.
• Contributes to the community through academically related public service complementary to the institutional mission.
• Engages in the advancement of scientific knowledge through research and/or scholarship.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations, if applicable.
• Adheres to institutional policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates professionalism in accordance with the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility

• Serve as a ‘college mentor’ by providing one-on-one support, feedback, and advising to medical students assigned to one of the school’s academic learning communities (‘colleges’).
• Co-facilitate discussion-based sessions in the ‘College Colloquium,’ a course devoted to topics such as medical ethics, controversies in medicine, evidence-based medicine, critical thinking, safety and quality improvement, communication, humanism, empathy, wellness, life-long learning, bias, leadership, and professionalism

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Biochemistry, Genetics, or a closely-related discipline, or M.D. or D.O. degree, or equivalent medical degree
• Experience in teaching biochemistry and genetics, especially clinically-integrated biochemistry and genetics for medical students
• Evidence of scholarship in the field of expertise
• Texas Medical Licensure, or eligibility for Texas Medical License for M.D. or D.O. candidates
• Board certification by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties for M.D. or D.O. candidates

Preferred Qualifications

• Training or experience in the development and delivery of an integrated medical curriculum.
• Experience with active learning methods, such as interactive large- and small-group formats, laboratory-based instruction, team-based learning, case-based learning, and problem-based learning.
• Experience with curriculum management software systems.
• Participation in national organizations or committees devoted to medical education.
• Experience in medical education scholarship.
• Experience in the development of grant proposals and the management of extramural funding.
• Emerging or established regional or national reputation for the rank of associate professor or higher.

EEO Statement

Jeanne Clery Act

Pay Statement

• Position Description: Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.
• Org Level 1: Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso
• Campus: HSC - El Paso
• Department: Clinic and Basic Sciences Elp
• Does this position work in a research laboratory?: No
• Required Attachments: Cover Letter, Resume / CV
• Optional Attachments: Professional/Personal Reference, Transcript, Other Documents Supporting Qualifications
• Job Type: Full Time
• Pay Basis: Monthly
• Minimum Hire Rate: Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills
• Travel Required: Up to 25%
• Shift: Day
• Grant Funded?: No
• Job Group: Assistant Professor