Title: Adjunct Assistant Professor - Hourly

Employee Classification: Adjunct Assistant Professor

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

Sub Division-Department: HSC-Texas Coll of Osteopathic Med

Department: HSC-Geriatrics-300702

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Hourly rate commensurate with experience

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine is inviting applications for an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. The Department of Internal Medicine & Geriatrics at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is committed to advancing the field of geriatrics through interdisciplinary education, innovative care models, and community engagement. The department oversees the SAGE (Students Aging and Geriatrics Education) Program, a nationally recognized interprofessional learning experience designed to prepare students to meet the needs of older adults across diverse care settings.

Position Overview

The Adjunct SAGE Program Course Facilitator is a key academic leader responsible for the operational oversight, delivery, and continuous improvement of an Interprofessional Health Professional course serving over 700 students that is based in the Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. This individual will collaborate with program leads and faculty to ensure that the course aligns with institutional learning objectives, accreditation standards, and best practices in medical education.

Key responsibilities include course coordination, oversight and operations; curriculum leadership; student and student team communication and management; course quality assurance and continuous improvement; and communication and coordination with program directors, faculty leads, IT staff and administrative personnel to ensure the smooth and coordinated delivery of the course.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or equivalent) in education, health sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in curriculum design, instructional management, or health professions medical education preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale academic courses or programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with LMS platforms (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard) and virtual learning technologies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of IPEC competencies for Interprofessional collaboration
• Knowledge of health professions curriculum and IPE assessment methods
• Strong ability to collaborate and foster collaboration across healthcare professions
• Ability to work with students, faculty and clinicians
• Excellent presentation skills both visual and verbal
• Proficient in design thinking and curriculum development
• Proficiency in MS Suite, Learning Management Systems, Qualtrics or other survey instruments

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Physical Requirements:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards:

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule:

Flexible, Monday - Friday

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

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