Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor of General Surgery
Requisition 201900011F
Rank Assistant or Associate Professor
FLSA status Exempt
Position Type Interim Full Time
Department Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
Quicklink http://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/21176

Contact Name
Stephen McKernan, DO

Title
Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs

1 Financial Plaza, Suite 420
Box 2303

Contact Phone 936-294-4738

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

Serves the Sam Houston State University Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine, in the Department of Surgery as faculty. Acts as a role model for medical students interested in general surgery and surgical specialties. The position reports to the chair of Surgical Specialties. The proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine is currently in applicant status and is seeking accreditation from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. The university is emphasizing primary care, general surgery, psychiatry and other specialties in need in the State of Texas. The leadership has developed an integrated curriculum merging basic science instruction with clinical learning.

The General Surgery Faculty will assist the Chair of Surgical Specialties in development of the curriculum. In addition, The General Surgery Faculty will present surgical concepts in the Introduction to Clinical Medicine course and the systems courses, participate in scholarship and research in the department, assure quality patient care and foster collaboration and interdisciplinary learning. Members of the Surgery Department will be expected to participate in lectures, the physical exam course, case-based learning sessions, preparation for clerkships, procedural skills training and OSCE’s. The members of the department will also participate in the SHSU practice plan. The person selected must be comfortable working in preclinical and clinical education, as well as evaluation of curriculum and students through various learning and assessment methods. The department will be responsible for aiding GME programs affiliated with the COM in creating surgical residencies and supporting faculty development.

Note: This position is currently located in Huntsville, TX but will move to Conroe upon completion of the medical school facility.

Educational Requirements for the Position

The successful candidate will have a DO or MD degree from an accredited medical school with residency training in General Surgery, current ABMS or AOAboard certification or eligibility, and eligibility for, or a current license to practice in Texas.

Experience Required for the Position

A background in medical education is preferred with experience working in a department of general surgery at a medical school or residency program. A desire to teach at the Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education levels is necessary.

Other Requirements for the Position

Ability to communicate and work with other faculty, medical students, physician preceptors and college administration. Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills and capacity to demonstrate personal initiative and abilities to deal with a rapidly changing environment are essential. Other duties as assigned.

Special Instructions Summary

Note: This is a full-time, permanent position.