Basic Science Educator - Pathology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is seeking a full-time Basic Science Educator in Pathology to teach foundational subjects across multiple disciplines including Pathology, Histology, Pathophysiology, Physiology and Cell Biology.

The ideal candidate will lead case-based learning sessions, develop assessment materials, and collaborate with clinical and basic science faculty to design clinical cases that emphasize foundational concepts.

Qualifications

• Terminal doctoral degree in basic science disciplines such as Biomedical Sciences, Physiology, Pathology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, or related field is required.
• Three (3) years of relevant teaching experience in medical education is highly desirable.
• Prior experience teaching in a medical school curriculum is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop goals, learning objectives, prework assignments, and assessments for Phase 1 topics.
• Assist in developing cases for the case-based curriculum and run large group sessions.
• Facilitate case-based learning sessions 3 mornings per week (Year 1) and 2 half-days per week (Year 2).
• Collaborate with clinical and basic science faculty to develop clinical cases emphasizing foundational concepts.
• Participate in development and review of formative and summative assessment items.
• Attend monthly faculty meetings and participate in OSCE/case development and related projects.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

MD/DO or PhD in basic science

Job description

Basic Science Educator - Pathology

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 professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions When prompted to upload your "resume", upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to "Cover Letter" or "References".

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the "resume" 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) is currently seeking applicants for a full-time, non-tenure core faculty educator position in pathology. The ideal candidate will have a history of teaching excellence in medical education and the leadership skills to serve as core faculty in integrated courses in phases 1, 2 or 3 of our curriculum. The selected candidate will provide instruction in basic science/foundational courses across multiple disciplines including Pathology, Histology, Pathophysiology, Physiology and Cell Biology, 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 other clinical and basic science faculty for the development of clinical cases to emphasize basic science foundational concepts and will participate in the development and review of formative and summative assessment items. The position is a full-time academic position without clinically related duties.

Key Responsibilities

Phase 1: Medical Students

• Develop the goals, learning objectives, prework assignments, pre- and post-test assessment questions, and any supplemental materials for each topic in the Phase 1 sequence (may identify faculty from other colleges to assist).
• Assist in developing cases for the case-based curriculum.
• Run large group interactive sessions and facilitate case-based learning sessions 3 mornings per week (M/W/F) during year 1 and 3 half-days per week during year 2 (2 afternoons, 1 morning), as assigned.
• Participate in the clinical correlations and illustrate where there is horizontal and 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 for curriculum activities as a contributing and collaborative faculty member.
• Assist students with academic issues as they occur, including, but not limited to, providing appropriate office hours.
• Provide student and faculty feedback in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with students' self-directed learning questions.
• Attend White Coat Ceremony in the fall, in addition to any other SOM events in which faculty participation is required.

Phase 2: Medical Students

• Provide support, guidance, and mentoring to each student during their clerkship year, as needed.
• Review reflections/experiences of students.
• Participate in developing and delivering sessions that integrate the foundational/basic and clinical sciences, as needed.

Phase 3: Medical Students

• Continue to provide a mentoring relationship to students.
• Review and edit students' personal statements, as requested.
• Write letter of support for residency application, as requested.
• Attend post-Match Party in March and Medical School Graduation in May.

General

• Prepare for, attend, and participate in monthly faculty meetings.
• Work on projects within at least one working group, such as OSCE case development; case-based learning; communication skills; write-up, oral case presentation and clinical reasoning; professionalism and ethics; mentoring; feedback and evaluation.
• Participate in and facilitate faculty development sessions and retreats (which occur periodically throughout the year), as needed.

Required Qualifications A terminal doctoral degree (MD/DO or PhD) in basic science disciplines, such as Biomedical Sciences, Physiology, Pathology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, or related field is required, as it provides the flexibility to teach across multiple disciplines, and expertise in the use of technology and active learning instruction. Three (3) years of relevant teaching experience in medical education, and prior experience teaching in a medical school curriculum is highly desirable.

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. 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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