Job Type/Hours per
Week
Full-time/40 Hours per Week
Salary
Commensurate with experience.
Hiring Department
School of Medicine
Location
UT Tyler Health Science Center
Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of
interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three
(3) professional references is required to apply.
Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your ôresumeö, upload your combined
documents as one file.
- Please do not upload documents to ôCover Letterö or
ôReferencesö.
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the
ôresumeö prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to
upload your combined documents as one file.
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.
Key Responsibilities
Phase 1: Medical Students
- 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.
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.
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 studentsĺ reflections and provide feedback.
Assist with studentsĺ Independent Investigative Inquiry
questions.
Support student scholarship.
Attend White Coat Ceremony in the fall.
Phase 2: Medical Students
- 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.
Phase 3: Medical Students
- Continue to provide a mentoring relationship.
- Review and edit studentsĺ 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.
General
- 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.
Required Qualilfications
- 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.
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and
Competencies
- 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.
About The
University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science
Center
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious
University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located
throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls over
10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Designated an R2 research institution by
the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT
Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended
to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives,
preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the
highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.
Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and
innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health
Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the
university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.
For more information, please visit
https://www.uttyler.edu/about.
Additional
Information
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.
For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please
visit
https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.
Clinical Position
Requirements
Clinical positions require pre-screening through our Occupational
Health department, including a drug test. Employees are required to
obtain annual influenza vaccines.
EEO
Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer.
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