Endocrinology & Internal Medicine Clerkship Director

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston invites applications for a Clinical Faculty position in the Department of Clinical Sciences, Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, focusing on endocrinology within family medicine or internal medicine.

This open-rank, clinical non-tenure track role emphasizes excellence in education, teaching, and research to advance the college’s bold vision. Reporting to the UH Family Care Center Chief Medical Officer and the Internal Medicine Clerkship Director, you will

Qualifications

• MD degree.
• Board certification in endocrinology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Texas.
• Experience in medical education, curriculum development, learner assessment and/or related disciplines.
• At least 2 years of supervisor and/or administrative experience.
• Qualify for academic rank (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor) in a School of Medicine academic department.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning, including active and applied learning modalities.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards for medical education (e.g., LCME, ACGME).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to inform decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in mentoring and supporting faculty members in their professional development.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Works with the clerkship directors and LIC director to create Phase 2 experience, including participation in weekly in-person planning meetings with the LIC team.
• Participates in planning and delivering clerkship didactics, including on-site presence during the designated academic teaching day.
• Recruits, develops, and retains Clinical Clerkship preceptors and sites to ensure effective quality clinical education experiences for all students.
• Evaluates voluntary faculty teaching and teaching sites, including regular communication and site visits with preceptors.
• Assist with corresponding with the clinical sites and on-site medical staff throughout the student experience.
• Assists with matching students to clerkship sites and addresses student concerns as needed.
• Assists in the development of the community of clinical preceptors across all phases of the curriculum.
• Assists in developing clerkship curriculum and teaching materials including the course syllabus, learning objectives, clerkship activities and requirements, and corresponding assessments in collaboration with the LIC team.
• Collaborates with the course directors in defining and monitoring required clinical experiences for student rotations.
• Participates in the assessment process and grading committee to complete final grade forms; monitors required clinical experiences (RCEs), grades H&Ps, assists in the creation and assessment of OSCEs, and provides mid-clerkship feedback and narrative assessment to students within timelines set by the office of Assessment.
• Conducts workshops, seminars and courses for medical students, trainees, and faculty.
• Participates in clinical duties in their specialty, including precepting medical students.
• Serves as an advisor and mentor to students at the College of Medicine.
• Assists in evaluating all aspects of the clerkship and recommends and implements changes as appropriate.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent communication

Medical education

Curriculum development

Learner assessment

Mentoring faculty

Team collaboration

Education

MD degree

Job description

The University of Houston invites applications for a Clinical Faculty position in the Department of Clinical Sciences, Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, focusing on endocrinology within family medicine or internal medicine.

This open-rank, clinical non-tenure track role emphasizes excellence in education, teaching, and research to advance the college’s bold vision. Reporting to the UH Family Care Center Chief Medical Officer and the Internal Medicine Clerkship Director, you will