Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
(PLFSOM)
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso – Paul L. Foster School of Medicine is seeking a
highly qualified faculty member to join our Department of Medical Education with an emphasis on teaching epidemiology, biostatistics and
public health. The successful candidate will assume a major educational role working with an interdisciplinary team of faculty to develop
and deliver an integrated clinical presentation-based curriculum. The successful candidate will also engage in scholarship and academic
service activities aligned with individual interests, credentials and experience.
Highlights of the Community and
Position:
- One of the Best Overall Places to Live, US News and World Report, 2018
- #1 safest city in America with a
population over 500,000 - Multicultural environment with rich history, food, arts and entertainment
- No local or state income
tax, low housing costs, great schools, and high desert climate with scenic mountain landscape - Average of 300 sunny days per
year - Dynamic and collegial work environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Position
Description:
- Participates in course administration and instruction for the pre-clerkship phase of the medical school
curriculum - Develops and delivers an integrated curriculum, which blends biostatistics, epidemiology, evidence-based medicine and
public health, 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 - Provides 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 - Engages in scholarship, clinical service (if applicable), and academically-related
public service - Adheres to institutional policies and procedures
- Demonstrates professionalism in accordance with the Paul L.
Foster School of Medicine Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD,
DrPH or equivalent degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and/or Public Health or a closely related discipline, or MD/DO or equivalent
medical degree - Expertise/experience in teaching Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and/or Public Health, especially in a
clinically-oriented context for medical students - Evidence of scholarship in the field of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and/or Public
Health - Texas Medical Licensure or eligibility for Texas Medical License for physician candidates
- Board certification by a
member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties for physician candidates
Preferred
Qualifications
- Training or experience in development and delivery of an integrated medical curriculum
- Experience
with innovative teaching methods such as interactive large and small group formats, 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 associate professor
or higher rank
This position is salaried and fully funded. Salary, academic rank and tenure option are commensurate with
experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included.
All candidates must apply online:
Go to:
http://www.texastech.edu/careers/
Select ‘EL PASO
FACULTY’ from the navigation menu
Search for position requisition ID: 20537BR
For further information please
contact:
Tanis Hogg, Dr. rer. nat.
Search Committee Chair
Department of Medical Education
Paul L. Foster
School of Medicine
Texas Tech Health Sciences Center El Paso
5001 El Paso Drive, El Paso, Texas 79912
tanis.hogg@ttuhsc.edu
TTUHSC El Paso in an EEO/AA employer. The Texas
Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.
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