Academic Assistant Professor – Pediatric Endocrinology

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
9309BR

Travel Required
Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions

• Provides patient care and diagnosis in Pediatric Endocrinology to newborns, children and adolescents
• Determines nature and extent of disease or injury
• Prescribes and administers medication
• Supervises mid-level providers in the clinical setting
• Ensures compliance with HIPPAA and billing regulations
• Participates in research and scholarly activities within the Department of Pediatrics
• Demonstrate 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
Monthly schedule will be determined by the Divsion Chief

Work Location
El Paso

Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual (English and Spanish preferred)

Campus
HSC – El Paso

Department
Pediatrics Supply Elp

Required Attachments
Professional License or Certification, Professional/Personal References, 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
Faculty

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
Academic degree as defined by the academic unit and as appropriate for the position held. Demonstrated record of effectiveness as a teacher, a record of peer reviewed publication and/or peer-reviewed creative activity which has contributed to the discipline or field of study, to the candidate’s intellectual and artistic development, and to the quality of the academic enterprise; a record of professional service appropriate to the discipline; promise of growth in teaching and research or artistic and creative activity.
 

• M.D./D.O. degree or foreign medical equivalent degree
• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatrics Residency Program
• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship Program
• Eligible to obtain a Texas State Medical License
• Board Certified in Pediatric Endocrinology by the American Board of Pediatrics or eligible to sit for examination in Pediatric Endocrinology
• Experience in teaching students and residents in Pediatric Endocrinology

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No