Assistant/Associate Professor School of Podiatric Medicine - Podiatry Physician and Surgeon

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

  • Harlingen, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Assistant/Associate Professor School of Podiatric Medicine - Podiatry Physician and SurgeonBelow you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link.| |Please see Special Instructions for more details.Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.Posting DetailsTitle InformationFaculty Title Assistant Professor
Job Class Code 10031
FLSA ExemptPosition InformationPosting Number FRGV1630
Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor School of Podiatric Medicine - Podiatry Physician and Surgeon
Number of Vacancies 1
Location Harlingen, Texas
Division/Organization Division of President
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position 1 year
Tenure Status Tenure Track
FTE 1.0
Scope of JobThe UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine (SOPM) seeks a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor for teaching Podiatric Surgery, Medicine and Biomechanics. Experience teaching is preferred. The chosen individuals will assist in implementing a vertically and horizontally integrated curriculum utilizing active learning, team-based learning, problem-based learning, flipped classroom and self-directed study. Duties are not limited to:
  • Develop the goals, learning objectives, pre-read assignments, pre and post test questions and any supplemental materials for each topic.
  • Develop cases for the case-based curriculum.
  • Lead large group sessions and facilitate case-based learning sessions.
  • Routinely teach and model professionalism and ethics.
  • Other activities may include: social gatherings (some of these may occur during evenings), provide a base of support, assist students with academic issues as they occur, read students' reflections and provide feedback, assist with students' research projects
  • Provide support, guidance, and mentoring to each student during their clerkship year as needed.
  • Review reflections/experiences of students.
  • Continue to provide a mentoring relationship.
  • Write letter of support for residency application as requested.
  • Prepare for, attend, and participate in monthly faculty meetings.
  • Work on projects such as OSCE case development; communication skills; write-up, oral case presentation and clinical reasoning; professionalism and ethics; mentoring; feedback and evaluation.
  • Participate in and facilitate academy faculty development sessions and retreats as needed.
  • Clinical work is expected.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsCandidates must possess a terminal Degree of (D.P.M.) and be Board-Qualified or Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and/or American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Discipline Specific Required QualificationsDoctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from an accredited university.
Preferred QualificationsExperience in teaching, research and service are preferred.
License or Certification Required? Yes
Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Desired Start Date 05/01/2024

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley