Academic Assistant Professor or higher (Pediatrics)

Org Level 1
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Position Description
Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.

Requisition ID
19931BR

Travel Required
Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions

• Provides patient care and diagnosis in all areas of Pediatrics to newborns, children and adolescents
• Examines patients to determine the presence of disease and establishes preventive health practices
• Determines nature and extent of disease or injury
• Prescribes and administers medications and immunizations
• Precepts medical students and residents in the clinic, newborn nursery and general pediatric wards
• Supervises physician assistants in the clinical setting
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations
• Participates in research and scholarly activities within the Department of Pediatrics
• Demonstrates professionalism in accordance with the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine’s Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility
• Participates in the education of medical students and residents of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine

Grant Funded?
No

Minimum Hire Rate
salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Pay Basis
Monthly

Schedule Details
As directed by Chair

Work Location
El Paso

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English and Spanish preferred)
• Established track record in clinical service, teaching and/or scholarship
• Regional or emerging national reputation for the rank of associate professor or higher

Campus
HSC – El Paso

Department
Pediatrics Elp

Required Attachments
Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV

Job Type
Full Time

Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group
Full Professor

Shift
Other

EEO Statement

As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

• M.D./D.O. degree or foreign medical equivalent  degree
• Successful completion of ACGME-accredited pediatrics residency program
• Eligible for Texas medical license
• Board-certified in General Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No

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