Medical Biochemistry Curriculum Director

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base & Relocation

Employer-paid Health Plan & Life/ Malp

Retirement Plan Options - TRS/ORP

Work/Life Balance - PTO & Holidays

Onsite Campus Childcare

Job summary

The Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a faculty member to advance medical biochemistry education for students. The role involves teaching in an integrated pre-clerkship curriculum, course coordination, and contributing to innovative, student-centered teaching practices.

Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in Biochemistry or related biological science and a track record in medical education, with a commitment to scholarly curriculum development and assessment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry or related biological science.
• Experience in medical education or health professions education.
• Track record of educational excellence and innovation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach the integrated medical biochemistry curriculum to undergraduate medical students using interactive and flipped modalities.
• Deliver a horizontally and vertically integrated pre-clerkship curriculum with other faculty.
• Prepare course materials (lectures, PBL cases, labs, assessments).
• Organize didactics with clinicians and other foundational science faculty.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary courses and serve as course director for organ systems-based courses.
• Develop instructional plans reflecting current changes in the field and create new teaching materials.
• Develop formative and summative assessments for biochemistry and integrated sciences.
• Engage in scholarly activities to disseminate curriculum innovations.

Skills

Educational excellence

Educational innovation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Ph.D. in Biochemistry or related biological science

Tools

Canvas LMS

ExamSoft

Job description

The Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a faculty member to advance medical biochemistry education for students. The role involves teaching in an integrated pre-clerkship curriculum, course coordination, and contributing to innovative, student-centered teaching practices.

Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in Biochemistry or related biological science and a track record in medical education, with a commitment to scholarly curriculum development and assessment.