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Title Information

Faculty Title
Assistant Professor
Job Class Code
10031
FLSA
Exempt

Position Information

Posting Number
FRGV1623
Working Title
Family Medicine Faculty
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Division/Organization
Division of Health Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
1 year
Tenure Status
Non Tenure Track
FTE
1.0
Scope of Job

The Department of Primary & Community Care, Division of Primary & Preventive Care, is seeking a full time Physician for a medical school affiliated Family Medicine clinical practice located in the Rio Grande Valley. The faculty member is expected to maintain an outpatient clinical practice that may include supervision of residents and advanced practitioners and teaching of medical students. Academic rank will be awarded commensurate with academic experience and credentials.

Minimum Qualifications

Current Board certification in Family Medicine, possess/able to obtain a valid Texas medical license, and qualified to hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Primary & Community Care. Demonstration of ability in educational and evaluation methods. Experience in managing diverse relationships and integration activities with medical staff and a strong reputation for sustained inclusive, trust-based physician relations.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience in outstanding clinical practice, preferably in an academic setting with demonstration of strong leadership skills, and success in teaching residents and medical students. Bilingual/Medical Spanish is preferred but not required.

License or Certification Required?
Yes
Salary
Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Desired Start Date
02/05/2024

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 Date
01/23/2024
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 via https://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 Link
https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/41636

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