Assistant/Associate Professor of Physiology (two positions to be filled)

201900053F

Assistant or Associate Professor

Exempt

Commensurate with education and experience.

Full-Time Tenure Track

College of Osteopathic Medicine

Department of Physiology and Pharmacology

07/22/2019

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/22246

Diego Alvarez

925 City Central Avenue
Conroe, Tx 77304

936-202-5213

diego.alvarez@shsu.edu

The successful candidate will:

•Contribute to the development and delivery of physiology curriculum, including foundational and systems-based courses.
•Collaborate with faculty in other departments to integrate physiology throughout the undergraduate medical education curriculum.
•Provide for instruction using various methods of content delivery, including large and small group discussions, case reports, grand rounds, and other interactive approaches.
•Participate in the writing of exam questions based on COMLEX-USA and USMLE styles.
•Maintain scholarly activities, including application for research grants, dissemination of research findings in peer-reviewed journals, and conference attendance.
•Act as a faculty advisor and participate in selection of students.
•Perform other duties as assigned by the chair of the department.

Note: The new medical school will be located in the Grand Central Park community of Conroe, TX – just 5 miles N of The Woodlands, and 35 miles N of Houston. The current location is in Huntsville, but this position will move to Conroe upon completion of the new medical school facility (spring, 2020).

A PhD, DO, MD or equivalent terminal degree in a related field from an accredited university is required.

At least 1 year teaching experience in an academic institution at the graduate or professional level. Teaching experience to medical students preferred. Good interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and the ability to work cooperatively and congenially within a diverse faculty is required. Leadership skills and vision for enhancing the academic components of a multi-disciplinary department are essential. Candidate should present a plan for scholarly activity, including publications and presentations commensurate with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

Experience using different teaching methods, which includes case-based learning, ‘flipped classroom,’ interactive large group presentation, audience response systems, and curriculum delivery systems (Blackboard) is highly preferred.

Note: While the Sam Houston State University main campus is located in Huntsville, TX, this position is located in the Grand Central Park community of Conroe, TX – just 5 miles N of The Woodlands, and 35 miles N of Houston.

Yes

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