Assistant Professor of Medical Education (Pathology)

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Job Site; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks an Assistant Professor of Medical Education (Pathology) to teach pathology within an LCME-accredited medical school. The candidate should have a terminal degree (Ph.D. or M.D.) and background in cell biology or pathology.

The appointment is a non-tenure track, 1 year, with responsibilities in curriculum implementation, active learning methods, and collaborative teaching across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (Ph.D. or M.D.) or equivalent with postdoctoral experience in the area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Teach Pathology in a medical education setting.
• Assist in implementing an integrated curriculum using active, team-based and problem-based learning.
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment in a LCME-accredited program.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

LCME experience

Team-based learning

Education

Ph.D. or M.D.

Job description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

Assistant Professor of Medical Education (Pathology)

Title Information

Faculty Title

Job Class Code

FLSA

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number FRGV1523

Working Title

Working Title Assistant Professor of Medical Education (Pathology)

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Location Edinburg, Texas

Division/Organization

Division/Organization Division of Health Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position 1 year

FTE

FTE 1.0

Scope of Job

The UTRGV School of Medicine seeks faculty members at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor for teaching Pathology. Experience teaching in an LCME accredited medical school is preferred. Their background should be in the discipline of Cell Biology and/or Pathology. The chosen individuals will assist in implementing a vertically and horizontally integrated curriculum utilizing active, team-based and problem based learning, flipped classroom and self-directed study.

Minimum Qualifications

Terminal degree (Ph.D. or M.D.) or equivalent with postdoctoral experience in the area of expertise.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching in an LCME accredited medical school is preferred.

License or Certification Required?

Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 09/30/2023

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.

Open Date

Open Date 06/09/2023

Close Date

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may
require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is
performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive
and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code
§51.215. 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please Note

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to
demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based
test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of
English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the
International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.

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