Part-Time Electives Program Director, Medical Education

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty position in the Department of Clinical Sciences at the University of Houston.

The role focuses on elective program oversight, development, and alignment with LCME standards. Responsibilities include designing and managing elective experiences, recruiting and supporting faculty, ensuring assessment quality, and coordinating curriculum integration within the MD program.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited allopathic or osteopathic college of medicine.
• Board certification or board eligibility in the applicant’s designated specialty.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning, including active and applied learning modalities.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to inform decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of elective experiences across the curriculum.
• Ensure a sufficient number and breadth of electives spanning medical specialties to meet student learning needs and career goals.
• Regularly assess gaps and emerging needs and oversee the development of new elective offerings.
• Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention of faculty participating in elective experiences.
• Provide guidance, feedback, and support to faculty to ensure effective teaching and alignment with program goals.
• Partner with assessment and quality improvement to evaluate elective effectiveness and drive improvement.
• Oversee maintenance and accuracy of the elective catalog and integration of student evaluation data.
• Promote a positive, inclusive learning environment across all elective experiences.
• Support the development and remediation as needed to ensure achievement of elective requirements.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Teaching best practices

Data-driven decisions

Education

MD/DO or PhD

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty position in the Department of Clinical Sciences at the University of Houston.

The role focuses on elective program oversight, development, and alignment with LCME standards. Responsibilities include designing and managing elective experiences, recruiting and supporting faculty, ensuring assessment quality, and coordinating curriculum integration within the MD program.