Description

The Department of Clinical Sciences in the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty - Surgery Clerkship Director. 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/).

Reporting to the Director of Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships (LIC), the Surgery Clerkship Director is responsible for clinical education of medical students as part of the Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship, which includes inpatient and outpatient experiences, and assisting in preceptor recruitment, engagement, and retention. The Surgery Clerkship Director assures 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 other specialty clerkship directors, the LIC director, and curricular leadership, the clerkship director ensures the clinical experience and clerkship curriculum for their clerkship effectively supports and integrates with the overall curriculum. The clerkship director is also responsible for fostering and ensuring an effective and excellent learning environment.

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 48,000 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 position will be part-time.

Responsibilities

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

Works with the other clerkship directors and LIC director to create, implement, and enhance the Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship experience, including participation in weekly planning meetings with the LIC team.
Develops clerkship curriculum and teaching materials including the course syllabus, learning objectives, clerkship activities and requirements, and corresponding assessments in collaboration with the LIC team.
Participates in planning, developing, and delivering clerkship didactics, including on-site presence during the designated academic half day.
Works in collaboration with the Division Directors to recruit, develop, and retain Clinical Clerkship preceptors and sites to ensure effective clinical education experiences for all students.
Assists with matching students to clerkship sites and addresses concerns as needed to ensure an effective learning environment.
Assists in the development of the community of clinical preceptors across all phases of the curriculum.
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. q1Develops and monitors remediation plans as needed.
Conducts workshops, seminars and courses for medical students, trainees, and faculty.
Evaluates clerkship teaching faculty and teaching sites, including regular communication and site visits with preceptors.
Evaluates all aspects of the clerkship and recommends and implements changes as appropriate.
Participates in clinical duties in their specialty, including precepting medical students.
Serves on College of Medicine curricular committees as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Medical degree from an accredited allopathic or osteopathic college of medicine.

Board certification or board eligibility in a surgery 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.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated leadership abilities and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Track record of scholarly contributions to the field of medical education

Familiarity with accreditation standards for medical education (e.g., LCME, ACGME).

Experience in mentoring and supporting faculty members in their professional development.

Required Attachments by Candidate

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Applicants must have a PhD, MD 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. 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.

Adjunct Faculty - Surgery Clerkship Director - (497188)