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Assistant Professor

  • 511120
  • Fort Worth, Texas, United States
  • Faculty

Title: Assistant Professor

Employee Classification: Assistant Professor

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Texas Coll of Osteopathic Med

Department: HSC-Medical Education-300760

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

We are a multifaceted, interdisciplinary team of healthcare providers and researchers. We are committed to providing excellence in clinical care, education, and research. Our goals and objectives amplify the distinctive nature of osteopathic physicians and their roles in delivering the highest quality health care to the citizens of Texas.

Education
Through innovative curricular designs, early clinical experiences, and mentorship, the department is focused on producing highly competent, caring, and compassionate Family Medicine physicians, helping reduce the shortage of primary care physicians in our Texas communities. Our multidisciplinary faculty manage the curriculum for Year 1 and 2 and specialty core rotations for Year 3.

Clinical
We aim to provide a medical home and comprehensive quality care for the entire family at our clinical sites. We provide specialty care to systemic diseases in our specialty clinics, with a focus on general and thoracic surgical disease.

Research
Our collaborative and translational research program is involved in interdepartmental, interscholastic and interdisciplinary projects. Our focus is on medical education and translational research.

Service
We stress the importance to giving back to the communities in Texas as well as nationally. The faculty hold positions in national organizations of medical education, graduate medical education and clinical specialties.

Position Overview

The Program Director has responsibility, authority, and accountability for their program: administration and operations; teaching and scholarly activity; trainee recruitment, selection, evaluation, and promotion; disciplinary action; supervision of trainees; trainee education in the context of patient care; application to and compliance with all applicable ACGME program requirements.

The Program Director position is a 0.5 FTE role. Candidates must also maintain a clinical position of at least 0.5 FTE.

Clinical work is flexible and can be performed in any area of Psychiatry. However, candidates must dedicate at least 0.3 FTE to clinical work that involves direct engagement with residents.

Minimum Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree and active practice in Behavioral Health
  • Buprenorphine treatment experience
  • ECT experience and certification
  • Extensive medical education experience
  • Board certification in Psychiatry by ABPN

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The Program Director has responsibility, authority, and accountability for their program:

Administration and operations; teaching and scholarly activity; trainee recruitment, selection, evaluation, and promotion; disciplinary action; supervision of trainees; trainee education in the context of patient care; application to and compliance with all applicable ACGME program requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree and active practice in Behavioral Health
  • Physician dedicated to maintaining at least .5 FTE clinical role, with at least a 0.3 clinical FTE role working with residents
  • Specialty expertise and at least 3 years of documented educational and/or administrative experience, or qualifications acceptable to the ACGME Review Committee.
  • Current certification in the program specialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties or by the American Osteopathic Board of Medical Specialties.
  • Current medical licensure and appropriate medical staff appointment.
  • Ongoing clinical activity.
  • Academically and attitudinally suited to conduct the training program.
  • Meets appropriate annual CME requirements to maintain certification.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Meets appropriate annual CME requirements to maintain certification.

Job Duties:

Core Clinical Responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive psychiatric medical care (assessment, consultation, treatment) to patients in various areas of VANTHCS MHS.
  • Incumbent must be skilled in general outpatient and inpatient psychiatry, including diagnostic evaluations, pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy.
  • He/she should be competent in the management of individuals with a broad range of clinical problems, including but not limited to post-traumatic stress disorder, mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders, substance use disorders and psychiatric disorders in the elderly Veteran population.
  • Additional responsibilities include delivering interventional psychiatric treatments including ECT, Esketamine, Ketamine, and rTMS.
  • The incumbent will provide extensive clinical instruction and supervision of psychiatry residents and function as the Psychiatry Residency Program Director in partnership with TCOM.
  • The incumbent will serve as a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary mental health team.
  • He/she may provide clinical supervision for health care professionals such as Residents, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Clinical Pharmacy Specialists.

Lead Program Accreditation Processes:

  • Initial applications, ACGME site visits, and ongoing compliance with ACGME and institutional requirements.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate a competency-based curriculum aligned with institutional missions and community needs.
  • Oversee clinical site operations, appoint site directors, and ensure appropriate faculty supervision based on trainee level and patient care complexity.
  • Maintain a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning environment, promoting diversity, professionalism, and psychological safety.
  • Recruit, retain, and support a diverse workforce of trainees, faculty, and staff through equitable policies and inclusive practices.
  • Conduct regular evaluations of trainee performance, facilitate individualized learning plans, and organize Annual Program Evaluations with improvement strategies.
  • Manage program documentation and data submission through ACGME ADS, and coordinate internal and external reviews by the DIO, GMEC, and ACGME.
  • Engage in faculty development, scholarly activities, and research to foster educational excellence and a culture of inquiry.

Work Schedule:

TBD

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:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

 

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