Assistant/Associate Professor of Genetics
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Apr 29, 2020
View more
- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Teacher Education, Health & Medicine, Medicine, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Biology & Life Sciences
- Employment Type
- Full Time
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.
Posting Details
Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Genetics Requisition 202000010F Rank Assistant or Associate Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track College College of Osteopathic Medicine Department College of Osteopathic Medicine Quicklink http://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/23969
Contact Name Sanjeev Choudhary Title
Chair of Molecular and Cellular Biology
925 City Central Avenue
Conroe, TX 77304
Contact Phone 936-202-5214 Contact Email choudhary@shsu.edu
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Genetics faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will:
• Contribute to the development and delivery of an integrated systems-based curriculum.
• Collaborate with clinical and biomedical faculty to integrate genetics concepts throughout the undergraduate medical education curriculum.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods including large and small group discussions, case reports, grand rounds, and other interactive approaches.
• Participate in the writing of COMLEX - USA and USMLE exam style questions.
• Participate in scholarly activity, which may include presentations and publications
• Serve as a faculty advisor and participate in selection of students.
• Perform other duties pertinent to the position and department.
Educational Requirements for the Position
A PhD, DO, MD or equivalent terminal degree in a related field from an accredited university is required.
Experience Required for the Position
At least 1 year teaching experience in an academic institution at the graduate or professional level is required. 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 essential. Leadership skills and vision for enhancing the academic components of a multi-disciplinary department are also necessary. Candidate should present a plan for scholarly activity, including publications and presentations commensurate with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
Other Requirements for the Position
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; experience with curricular and instructional design is desired.
Special Instructions Summary
Note: While 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.
Open Until Filled Yes
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Genetics Requisition 202000010F Rank Assistant or Associate Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track College College of Osteopathic Medicine Department College of Osteopathic Medicine Quicklink http://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/23969
Contact Name Sanjeev Choudhary Title
Chair of Molecular and Cellular Biology
925 City Central Avenue
Conroe, TX 77304
Contact Phone 936-202-5214 Contact Email choudhary@shsu.edu
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Genetics faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will:
• Contribute to the development and delivery of an integrated systems-based curriculum.
• Collaborate with clinical and biomedical faculty to integrate genetics concepts throughout the undergraduate medical education curriculum.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods including large and small group discussions, case reports, grand rounds, and other interactive approaches.
• Participate in the writing of COMLEX - USA and USMLE exam style questions.
• Participate in scholarly activity, which may include presentations and publications
• Serve as a faculty advisor and participate in selection of students.
• Perform other duties pertinent to the position and department.
Educational Requirements for the Position
A PhD, DO, MD or equivalent terminal degree in a related field from an accredited university is required.
Experience Required for the Position
At least 1 year teaching experience in an academic institution at the graduate or professional level is required. 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 essential. Leadership skills and vision for enhancing the academic components of a multi-disciplinary department are also necessary. Candidate should present a plan for scholarly activity, including publications and presentations commensurate with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
Other Requirements for the Position
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; experience with curricular and instructional design is desired.
Special Instructions Summary
Note: While 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.
Open Until Filled Yes
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn about this position?
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
- The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
- Association for Women in Science
- TWC - Work in Texas
- Inside Higher Ed
- Higher Ed Jobs
- HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- SHSU Website
- SHSU Employee
- Other
- If your response to the question above was 'Other' please
indicate from what source.
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
- Reference Contact Information
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research & Goals
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert