Assistant Professor

Title: Assistant Professor

Employee Classification: Assistant Professor

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Texas Coll of Osteopathic Med

Department: HSC-Family Medicine-300690

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: $69,000.00

FTE: .300000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Department of Family Medicine/ Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine is a multifaceted, interdisciplinary team of dedicated healthcare providers and researchers who are committed to providing excellence in clinical care, primary care education, and research. Through innovative curricular designs, early clinical experiences, and mentorship, the Department is focused on producing highly competent, caring, and compassionate Family Medicine/OMM physicians, helping reduce the shortage of primary care physicians in our Texas communities.

Position Overview

The Family Medicine Department at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is seeking a part time Assistant/Associate Professor faculty member in the Office of Rural Medical Education (ORME) to teach and mentor Doctor of Osteopathy medical students for the Rural Osteopathic Medical Education (ROME) programs. Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

· Assist with the planning and facilitating of ROME Courses, ROME events, and other ROME programming Participation as faculty through a combination of classroom instruction, clinical instruction, and Rural field trips.

· Participation as faculty through a combination of classroom instruction, clinical instruction, and Rural field trips.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following required qualification: DO/MD Degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Knowledge and experience in using various teaching methods to create an effective learning environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, including teaching, research, and clinical duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree (D.O.) or Doctor of Medical Degree (M.D.)

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree (D.O.) or Doctor of Medical Degree (M.D.)

Job Duties:

• Participate in ROME activities.
• Attend ROME team meetings.
• Assist with curriculum development and planning.
• Assist with special projects as requested.
• Assist in small group teaching in a clinical setting.
• Facilitate ROME course sessions in a classroom setting.
• Assist in student evaluation of ROME students.
• Facilitate Off-campus Service learning opportunities.
• Assist with recruitment and interviewing applicants for the Rural Scholars Program.

Physical Requirements:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards:

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.