Assistant/Associate Professor of Medical Education - Physiology

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Medical Education specializing in Physiology in Edinburg, Texas. The role involves teaching, mentoring students, and integrating across disciplines within a fully integrated curriculum.

The ideal candidate holds a Terminal Degree (Ph.D. or M.D.) and has potential teaching experience in an LCME-accredited medical school. This full-time position emphasizes excellence in educational commitments and active learning methodologies.

Qualifications

• A Terminal Degree of (Ph.D. or M.D.) or equivalent with post‑doctoral experience in the area of expertise.
• Experience teaching in an LCME‑accredited medical school is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physiology and related topics, including lectures and lab sessions.
• Mentor first- and second-year medical students.
• Administer an integrated curriculum utilizing active and team-based learning.

Education

Terminal Degree (Ph.D. or M.D.)

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Medical Education – Physiology

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Scope of Job

The UTRGV School of Medicine seeks a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor for teaching Physiology. Teaching of pre-clerkship physiology and related topics; didactic lectures, lab sessions, PBL, resources sessions, office hours for student mentoring; administration; other duties as required. Additionally, the desire and flexibility to integrate instruction across other disciplines within a fully integrated curriculum, along with the ability to work collegially within an interdisciplinary team of other clinical/basic science educators would be considered an asset. The chosen individual will assist in implementing a vertically and horizontally integrated curriculum utilizing active learning, team-based learning, problem-based learning, flipped classroom and self-directed study. This position has a full-time instructional mandate, and the recruited candidate must be committed to excellence in the teaching and mentoring of first- and second-year medical students.

Minimum Qualifications

A Terminal Degree of (Ph.D. or M.D.) or equivalent with post‑doctoral experience in the area of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching in an LCME‑accredited medical school is preferred.

Desired Start Date

02/01/2026

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non‑discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.