Open Rank - Clinical Faculty - Assistant Director for the Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship

Department: Clinical Sciences Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description

The Department of Clinical Sciences in the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine invites applications for a Clinical Faculty position in the field of family medicine or internal medicine We are recruiting new faculty who have achieved excellence in education, teaching, and research and are prepared to contribute to our bold vision (http://www.uh.edu/medicine/).

The Assistant Director for the Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (LIC) assists the LIC Director in leading the core clinical experience in Phase 2 of the Tilman. J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine Curriculum. The LIC is an innovative and integrated model of clerkship education that enables medical students to become a member of the care team, follow patients through continuity experiences, and engage in six core disciplines of clinical practice in both ambulatory and inpatient settings over the four years of training.

Reporting to the LIC director, the successful candidate is an experienced clinician educator who will have collaborative oversight of the clinical course, clerkship directors and their respective academic coordinators.

This is an open-rank, clinical non-tenure track faculty position. Salary and rank commensurate with experience.

The University of Houston is a comprehensive, Carnegie Tier 1 public research university located on a park-like campus close to the Texas Medical Center and major energy companies, with over 45,000 students distributed across 15 colleges, including Nursing, Pharmacy, Optometry, and Social Work. As a location, Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States, and it has first-rate recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and affordable housing.

Responsibilities

Assistant Director, Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship

• Works with the LIC director and clerkship directors to create Phase 2 experience, including participation in weekly in-person planning meetings with the LIC team.
• Develops, coordinates the delivery of, and evaluates the academic-day sessions in the longitudinal integrated clerkship, utilizing active and learner centered methods.
• Defines session objectives and content for the academic day based on clerkship objectives and links them to the COM clerkship and educational program objectives, as requested for curriculum mapping.
• Determines appropriate assessment of student performance in the academic day to ensure fulfillment of appropriate clerkship learning objectives.
• Manages academic day materials and monitors their delivery (e.g., in the learning management system) in collaboration with the LIC director and LIC team.
• Orients and prepares faculty members participating in the academic day and assesses the quality of teaching.
• Foster a positive learning environment for students, intervening and providing feedback to faculty, staff, and students as appropriate.
• Ensures required electronic formative and summative evaluations are completed on the established timeline.
• Assists with educational activities in the LIC in collaboration with the LIC director as needed; for example, but not limited to: participation in grading committees, preparation and review of the clerkship syllabi, and LIC communications.
• Assist LIC director with supervision of clerkship directors for the Phase 2 LIC.
• In collaboration with LIC director and clerkship directors, assist with recruitment of preceptors for all aspects of the LIC.
• Assist with monitoring of student experiences, evaluations, and assessments, including tracking student performance, preceptor performance, learning environment concerns and required clinical experiences and procedures.
• Promote and maintain a positive learning environment for students at all clinical sites.
• Provide service to the COM through participation on appropriate committees and work groups.
  
  

Direct Patient Care

• Evaluate and treat patients with acute and chronic medical conditions at the UH Family Care Center.
• Contribute to quality improvement efforts at the UH Family Care Center including peer review of charts.
• Contribute to community engagement and outreach efforts at the UH Family Care Center.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• MD degree
• Board certified in an ABMS recognized specialty
• 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.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialty in internal medicine, internal medicine/pediatrics, family medicine
• Track record of scholarly contributions to the field of medical education
  
  

Required Attachments By Candidate

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  
  

Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D. or DO, dependent on the position, from an accredited institution. Official transcripts are required for faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidate(s). Physician applicants must possess an unrestricted Texas Medical License and board certification in their specialty. While exceptions may be considered, approval must be obtained from the Vice Dean of Education and/or the Dean of the College of Medicine and the Office of the Provost. All positions within the University of Houston System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Physician applicants are required to provide documentation of current licensure and board certification as part of their application materials.

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.