Tenured: Professor and Department Head of Engineering Medicine Education

About the role

The School of Engineering Medicine (EnMed) at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time tenure or academic professional track (non-tenure) faculty position as the Department Head of Engineering Medicine Education. This role is expected to begin in the summer or fall of 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Department of EnMed Education in alignment with the School of Engineering Medicine's mission and goals.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty within the department, ensuring excellence in teaching, research, innovation, professional development, and academic citizenship.
• Oversee departmental staff and administrative functions, including scheduling, budgets, and operational processes.
• Represent the department in internal committees and contribute to the broader academic mission of EnMed.
• Establish and maintain key stakeholder relationships with clinical affiliates to ensure sufficiency of faculty for the medical education program in accordance with LCME Standard 4.1.
• Collaborate with the Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development to ensure compliance with all LCME and COE standards/elements related to faculty management.
• Assist in the development and delivery of courses and educational activities that support the integrated EnMed curriculum.
• Support the faculty in their efforts to design, assess, and continuously improve EnMed-specific educational innovations, particularly those at the intersection of medicine and engineering.
• Support initiatives in developing novel teaching methods, simulation, and other technology-enhanced educational approaches.
• Ensure departmental faculty contribute to interprofessional and team-based learning activities.
• Ensure affiliate faculty are maximally integrated into the department and the School of Engineering Medicine.
• Collaborate with leaders at the School of Engineering Medicine (for MD program integration), with the College of Engineering (for master's program engagement), and Houston Methodist and other clinical affiliate partners while ensuring the department remains within its defined scope.
• Maintain open communication with school leadership, faculty, staff, and students regarding departmental initiatives and contributions.

Required

• A Medical Degree (MD) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in medicine or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated track record of excellence in health professions and/or engineering education.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including faculty mentorship and administrative management.
• Demonstrated scholarship in medicine, engineering, or education.

Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio and submit the following materials electronically through Interfolio:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter, outlining managerial and leadership philosophy, managerial and leadership experience, and managerial and leadership preparation to head a Department.
• Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable.
• Contact information for at least three (3) references to solicit letters of recommendation.
• Department head vision statement that addresses their personal vision and goals for the Department of Engineering Medicine Education, as well as his/her philosophy of academic leadership for achieving those goals.