Assistant​/Associate Professor of Medical Education - Physiology

Overview

Assistant/Associate Professor of Medical Education - Physiology

Location:

Edinburg, Texas

Division/Organization:
Division of Health Affairs

Working Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor of Medical Education - Physiology

The UTRGV School of Medicine seeks a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor for teaching Physiology. Responsibilities include teaching pre-clerkship physiology and related topics; didactic lectures, lab sessions, PBL, resources sessions, office hours for student mentoring; administration; and other duties as required. The selected candidate should be able to integrate instruction across disciplines within a fully integrated curriculum, and work collegially within an interdisciplinary team of clinical/basic science educators.

The position requires commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring first- and second-year medical students. The role includes implementing a vertically and horizontally integrated curriculum using active learning, team-based learning, problem-based learning, flipped classroom and self-directed study. This is a full-time instructional mandate.

• A Terminal Degree of Ph.D. or M.D. or equivalent with post-doctoral experience in the area of expertise.

• Experience teaching in an LCME-accredited medical school is preferred.

• Experience teaching in an LCME-accredited medical school is preferred.

License or Certification Required?

02/01/2026

Open Date: 08/01/2026

Close Date: N/A

Posting Number: FRGV
1985

FLSA:
Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Location:

Edinburg, Texas

Division/Organization:
Division of Health Affairs

Number of Vacancies: 1

Special Information: UTRGV is a distributed institution. 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 subject to applicable policies. Retirement options include TRS or ORP under specified conditions.

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote 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. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply.

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