Description:

The Department of Clinical Sciences in the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston 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.

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.

This is an open-rank, clinical non-tenure track faculty position.

Reporting to the UH Family Care Center Chief Medical Officer, this physician specializes in treating patients with endocrine disorders. This clinician will collaborate with the UH Family Care Center primary care physicians on the management of patients with diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, reproductive disorders, growth abnormalities and other endocrine disorders.

Reporting to the Internal Medicine Clerkship Director, the Internal Medicine Assistant Clerkship Director is responsible for assisting with the clinical education of medical students as part of the Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship, which includes inpatient and outpatient experiences, and for assisting in preceptor recruitment, engagement, and retention. The Internal Medicine Assistant Clerkship Director assists the Internal Medicine Clerkship Director in assuring the availability and comparability of educational experiences as well as consistency and quality of student assessment and feedback at all clerkship sites. In collaboration with the clerkship directors, the LIC director, and curricular leadership, the assistant clerkship director ensures the clinical experience and clerkship curriculum for their clerkship effectively supports and integrates with the overall curriculum. The Internal Medicine Assistant Clerkship Director is also responsible for fostering and ensuring an effective and excellent learning environment.

Responsibilities

Assistant Clerkship Director, Internal Medicine
• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
• MD degree
• Board certified 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.

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:
• CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Applicants must have an 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.