Title Information

Faculty TitleAssistant Professor

Job Class Code10031

FLSAExempt

Position Information

Posting NumberFRGV1647

Working TitleInternal Medicine Faculty (Assistant Professor)

Number of Vacancies1

LocationBrownsville, Texas

Division/OrganizationDivision of Health Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position1 year

Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track

FTE1.0

Scope of Job

The UTRGV School Of Medicine ( UTRGV SOM ) is seeking Board Certified physician in Internal Medicine to provide both non-teaching and academic hospitalist services. Academic responsibilities will include teaching residents in the inpatient clinical setting and in the classroom. Participation in scholarly activity, faculty development, patient safety and quality improvement initiatives, and other administrative and program committees are expected. Also, preparation and presentation of program didactics, grand rounds, and assisting with undergraduate medical education will be assigned at the Chair’s discretion. While previous experience in a residency program teaching role is preferred, individuals just finishing residency training are highly encouraged to apply.

As faculty, the physician will also administer and maintain a professional educational environment conducive to educating residents in each of the ACGME competencies and in assisting them to reach their individual Milestones. Academic rank will be awarded commensurate with academic experience and credentials.

Minimum Qualifications

MD or DO degree from an accredited institution and must possesses or be eligible for a Texas Medical License and completion of ACGME residency.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a GME Accredited Position or Program

License or Certification Required?Yes

Salary

Desired Start Date03/04/2024

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Open Date02/12/2024

Close Date

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may

require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is

performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive

and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code

§51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of

Texas ( TRS ), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least

135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement

Program ( ORP ) instead of TRS , subject to the position being 40 hours per week

and at least 135 days in length.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Submit a UTRGV Faculty Employment Application, resume and official transcripts to Alberto Castillo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, Texas 78539 or send application viahttps://careers.utrgv.edu/Note: These positions are security-sensitive and are subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

The above statements do not supersede or replace any statements made in the UTRGV Handbook of Operating Procedures or elsewhere which prescribe the role, responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel assigned to this job title, nor are they intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel assigned to this job title. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this job title. Administration / management retain the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Please Note

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to

demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based

test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of

English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the

International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ). Incomplete applications

will not be considered.

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/42336

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

• List of 3 References

• Letter of Interest

Optional Documents