Adjunct Faculty - Physicians, Patients, and Populations Small Group Facilitator - (495806 )

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of Houston for a non-tenure track position. The role involves facilitating small groups in medical education, particularly focusing on effective patient-physician communication, and clinical skills development.

Applicants should hold a PhD or appropriate medical degree and have demonstrated teaching experience. This position is suited for those passionate about enhancing future physicians' instructional experiences.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Medicine or related field required.
• Evidence of effective teaching in clinical and classroom settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate small group discussions with students.
• Prepare for and attend instructional sessions.
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Experience in small-group settings

Teaching excellence

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD or MD/DO from an accredited institution

Job description

Department: Health Systems & PopulationSciences Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description

The University of Houston Tillman J Fertitta Family College of Medicine (UHCOM) at the University of Houston announces a non-tenure track Adjunct Faculty – Physicians, Patients, and Populations Small Group Facilitator.

This faculty will serve as a small group facilitator in the Physician, Patients, and Populations (PPP) Course, which spans 60 pre‑clerkship weeks with 4 hours of weekly instruction. The course is critical to our mission of preparing physicians to deliver primary care in underserved communities with an emphasis on evidence‑based, high‑value, team‑based care. Topics include physician‑patient communication, physical diagnosis, medical interviewing, clinical reasoning and decision‑making, professionalism, medical ethics, population health, health informatics, quality improvement and safety, health systems and policy, interprofessional team‑based care, behavioral health, and evidence‑based medicine.

The faculty position will contribute to activities related to clinical skills, which include interviewing, physical examination, documentation, and simulation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Attend virtual preparation sessions led by session instructors.
• Watch recordings if unable to attend preparation sessions.
• Prepare for small group facilitation with 7–8 students.
• Attend sessions and execute lesson plans developed by instructors.
• Allow students opportunities to demonstrate what they are learning and ensure all group members have a chance to contribute to discussion and group learning.
• Facilitate safe, effective discussions.
• Encourage the group to critically evaluate ideas and articulate their reasoning.
• Strive for stimulating, enjoyable, and educationally useful experiences.
• Begin and end sessions on time.
• Create availability for student meetings.
• Provide individual feedback.
• Attend simulation sessions and/or view video encounters.
• Evaluate student simulation performances.Evaluate student documentation.
• Grade simulation documentation.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must have a PhD and/or MD/DO from an accredited institution.
• MD or DO Degree (or equivalent).
• Evidence of effective teaching of learners in clinical and classroom settings.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching students in small‑group settings.
• Experience developing medical school clinical courses.
• Experience supervising students.
• Experience with LCME and/or other accreditation processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Track record of teaching excellence.
• Ability to work effectively with and within teams.
• Current medical licensure is preferred but not required.
• Physician applicants must possess an unrestricted Texas Medical License and board certification in their specialty.
• Board certification in specialty (if applicable).

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.