Academic/Faculty/Research Physician

Anatomy Faculty Instructor

The Dell Medical School (DMS) at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a talented individual to join the faculty as a core faculty member responsible for overseeing the anatomy education of students at DMS.

Job Description

• Develop and teach the integrated medical anatomy curriculum to undergraduate medical students utilizing interactive and active learning/flipped modalities.
• Deliver a horizontally and vertically integrated pre-clerkship curriculum with faculty teams.
• Prepare course material (lectures, PBL cases, laboratory activities, and assessments).
• Organize and coordinate didactics and self-directed learning activities with clinicians and basic scientists.
• Employ a variety of teaching formats and modalities for lecture, lab, small groups, and problem-based learning.
• Work collaboratively in the delivery of anatomy content with the core faculty team and other key faculty in delivering the integrated curriculum.
• Contribute to the multidisciplinary taught courses.
• Serve as a course director or co-director for one or more pre-clerkship, organ systems-based courses.
• Deliver effective student-centered educational experiences.
• Prepare instructional plans to reflect current changes in the field of anatomy.
• Develop new instructional materials and teaching techniques with participation in ongoing reviews and revision of curriculum planning.
• Develop both formative and summative assessments for anatomy and integrated biomedical sciences content.
• Facilitate PBL experiences.
• Actively participate in relevant professional activities in order to improve teaching and maintain subject matter competence.
• Respond to evaluation data as needed for continuous quality improvement.
• Develop scholarly products from your work to disseminate our innovative curriculum.
• Hold membership on faculty committees as appointed or elected, and confer with advisory groups to modify course content.
• Participate in other activities as assigned by the Assistant and Associate Deans of Undergraduate Medical Education.
• Participate in accreditation activities.
• Participate in the interview and selection process of faculty, staff, and students.

Requirements

• M.D. or Ph.D. in Anatomy or related biological science.
• Experience in medical education or health professions education.
• Track record of educational excellence and innovation.
• Ability to work individually and collaboratively within a dynamic interdisciplinary environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience directing a medical or graduate school educational program.
• Experience directing integrated blocks in first-year medical school curricula.
• Experience with Canvas or other learning management systems.
• Experience with online testing tools such as ExamSoft.

Community Overview

Live in Austin, a vibrant, lively university city known for its excellent schools, lively music scene, superb cuisine, and international festivals such as South by Southwest. The city typically ranks among the country's best places to live. Nearby lakes and rivers, as well as the beautiful adjacent Texas Hill Country, provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and relocation assistance.
• Appealing benefits offering 100% employer-paid options including PPO medical plan & prescription drug coverage, life insurance, AD&D, and malpractice.
• Desirable optional coverages including vision, dental, FSA, VGTL, and STD/LTD.
• Alluring retirement plan options including TRS & ORP.
• Compelling work/life balance with PTO, sick time, holidays, comp time, CME, wellness time, onsite campus childcare, and much more.
• Exciting opportunity for professional growth through mentorship, development, and merit increases.