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Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title
General Surgery Program Director - Assistant/Associate Professor of Surgery
Requisition
202500125F
Rank
Assistant or Associate Professor
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category
Position Type
Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Department
COM Graduate Medical Education
Open Date
10/16/2025
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45145
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Jennie Faulkner
Title
Director of GME
Contact Phone
9362025036
Contact Email
jlf083@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
Serves the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU- COM) as Program Director of its General Surgery Residency.
The University is seeking qualified candidates to join SHSU-COM as the Program Director of its General Surgery Residency. The position reports to the Designated Institutional Official. The University is focused on improving the physician workforce in primary care and other specialties identified as a physician shortage in the State of Texas and has developed an integrated curriculum merging basic science instruction with clinical learning and an osteopathic emphasis.
The University is seeking qualified candidates to join SHSU-COM as the Program Director of its General Surgery Residency. The position reports to the Designated Institutional Official. The University is focused on improving the physician workforce in primary care and other specialties identified as a physician shortage in the State of Texas and has developed an integrated curriculum merging basic science instruction with clinical learning and an osteopathic emphasis.
The General Surgery Program Director will be responsible for the administration and operation of the general surgery residency program. Responsible for teaching; scholarly activity; resident recruitment, selection, promotion, disciplinary action; supervision and evaluation of residents; faculty development; and other required activities. Serve on various committees within the residency and sponsoring institution including but not limited to the Residency Advisory Committee, Program Evaluation Committee, Clinical Competency Committee, and Graduate Medical Education Committee. The Program Director will actively supervise, precept and teach residents, medical students and other learners in the outpatient clinic and other settings.
Further the Program Director will: ensure that accreditation standards are maintained. Prepare and maintain the educational goals and curriculum of the program. Prepare and deliver lectures; prepare statistical and narrative descriptions of the program for accreditation. Maintain interdisciplinary team relationships with specialties relevant to family medicine to ensure continued quality patient care and resident education. Develop formal affiliation agreements with participating sites; maintain a continuity outpatient practice; prepare evaluations for teaching staff, residents and other medical learners; prepare and implement required program policies.
Please note this position is located in Houston, Texas.
Please note this position is located in Houston, Texas.
Educational Requirements for the Position
The successful candidate will have a DO or MD degree from a College of Osteopathic or Allopathic Medicine with successful completion of residency, current AOA or ABMS General Surgery board certification, a current unrestricted license to practice in Texas (or eligibility to obtain a medical license in Texas).
Preference will be given to primary care physicians with training and experience in osteopathic manipulative medicine, however physicians with any degree or specialty will be considered. If a successful candidate does not possess an active license to practice medicine in Texas, the position will commence once an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas is obtained.
Preference will be given to primary care physicians with training and experience in osteopathic manipulative medicine, however physicians with any degree or specialty will be considered. If a successful candidate does not possess an active license to practice medicine in Texas, the position will commence once an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas is obtained.
Experience Required for the Position
This position requires expertise in General Surgery (preferably five years) and at least three year’s documented educational and/or administrative experience and on-going clinical activity. Additionally, this position requires previous leadership experience, excellent clinical skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in complex interdisciplinary and interprofessional settings. Two years’ prior experience as a core faculty member is preferred. The ability to teach osteopathic manipulative medicine preferred but not required. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and training.
Other Requirements for the Position
Ability to communicate and work with faculty, residents, medical students, outside stakeholders, physician preceptors and college administration. Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to utilize technology at high level including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint. Must be able to utilize video conferencing technology such as Zoom or Teams. Demonstrates personal initiative and abilities to deal with a rapidly changing environment. Other duties as assigned.
Special Instructions Summary
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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