Assistant Professor of Medical Physiology

About the role

The Burnett School of Medicine at TCU is seeking outstanding applicants for a Medical Science Educator (faculty) position to deliver active and applied learning sessions in Physiology and related content areas for our integrated Phase 1/Phase 2 basic and clinical sciences curriculum. This individual will also be expected to teach within their content area in the SOM Anatomical Sciences PhD graduate program.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate components of the integrated undergraduate medical school curriculum and the SOM Anatomical Sciences PhD program in medical physiology and cellular biology, as aligned with the candidate’s expertise.
• Teach in the phase 1 Mechanism of Health and Disease (MHD) courses and in the phase 2 curriculum for discipline specific needs.
• Teach in the SOM Anatomical Sciences PhD graduate program as assigned by the chair.
• Exhibit teaching and facilitation skills that promote student-centered learning.
• Work with course directors and other school leaders to develop, review, and refine course materials, including pre-work, session plans, assignments, and summative and formative assessments within applicant’s area of expertise.
• Facilitate Step 1 board review content related to physiology and cell biology as needed.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning and integration and modify and adapt instructional content and methods in response to feedback and in collaboration with course and curricular leadership.
• Integrate national trends in medical and graduate education and their discipline into the school’s innovative educational practice.
• Complete training and other faculty development activities to acquire and improve skills in preparing and delivering active learning modalities used throughout the curriculum.
• Be available for student consultation including scheduled office hours.

Required Education And Experience

• PhD, MD or DO degree is required.
• Expertise in human physiology or related field is required.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in pre-clinical or pre-clerkship medical education program development and assessment.
• Evidence of teaching excellence in an undergraduate medical education, health professional education setting and/or graduate education.
• Qualify for academic appointment (Assistant Professor or Associate Professor) in a School of Medicine academic department.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Additional content expertise in Cellular Biology is preferred.
• Experience in implementing innovative and active learning teaching methods (e.g., integrated curricula; problem-based learning; case-based learning; team-based learning, e-learning) within the discipline.
• Experience with teaching and/or integration of curricula in other disciplines relevant to medical education.
• Evidence of educational scholarship.

Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.