Electives Program Director, Medical Education (Part-Time)

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Clinical Sciences at the University of Houston invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty position in a primary care discipline within the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.

The role emphasizes education, teaching, and scholarship and reports to the Associate Dean for Medical Education. This 0.4 FTE, part-time appointment focuses on elective program oversight, faculty recruitment, assessment, and curriculum integration.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited college (MD/DO/PhD).
• Board certification or board eligibility in applicant's specialty.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and teamwork.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning (active and applied).
• Strong analytical skills and data-informed decision making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee elective design, development, and ongoing management across the curriculum.
• Recruit, onboard, develop, and retain elective faculty.
• Partner with assessment and quality improvement offices to evaluate effectiveness.
• Maintain elective catalog, ensure consistent offerings and requirements.
• Promote inclusive learning environments and provide remediation as needed.
• Collaborate with curriculum leadership for vertical/horizontal integration.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Analytical skills

Education

MD/DO/PhD

Board certification/eligibility

Job description

The Department of Clinical Sciences at the University of Houston invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty position in a primary care discipline within the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.

The role emphasizes education, teaching, and scholarship and reports to the Associate Dean for Medical Education. This 0.4 FTE, part-time appointment focuses on elective program oversight, faculty recruitment, assessment, and curriculum integration.