Assistant Professor

Title: Assistant Professor

Employee Classification: Assistant Professor

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

Sub Division-Department: HSC-Texas Coll of Osteopathic Med

Department: HSC-Family Medicine-300690

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: $230,000.000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.  

Department Summary

The Department of Family and 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 Department of Family and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor to join our team and help teach and mentor Doctor of Osteopathy medical students and residents. Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: Teaching and mentoring of medical students. Resident supervision with our ACGME approved Residency Programs in Family Medicine and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (ONMM) Ambulatory patient care. Academic Scholarly Activity and Research encouraged with protected academic time and minimal call.

Minimum Qualifications

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

N/A

Required License/Registration/Certifications

DO/MD Degree

Job Duties

• Advising and mentoring residents and medical students.
• Timely documentation of care provided within an electronic health record.
• Academic scholarly activity and Research with protected academic time.
• Faculty Development.
• Precepting.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• 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.