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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Primary Care Faculty - 2 Positions to be Filled
Requisition 202500044F
Rank Assistant or Associate Professor
FLSA status Exempt
Hiring Salary Commensurate with experience and education.
Position CategoryPosition Type Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College College of Osteopathic Medicine
Department COM Clinical Practice
Open Date 04/02/2025
Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/43007
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name Dr. Craig Boudreaux
Title Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs
925 City Central Ave
Conroe, TX 77304
Contact Phone 936-202-5231
Contact Email [email protected]Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine is looking for an experienced, attentive and conscientious family medicine or internal medicine physician with strong interpersonal skills capable of treating a wide range of medical conditions in a multispecialty clinic affiliated with our osteopathic medical school. The successful candidate will produce individualized healthcare programs based on patient historical data and provide continuous healthcare support for patients and health management advice. The physician is expected to be proactive in building relationships and taking a vested interest in a patient's well-being with referral to external specialists when patients require treatment outside of the practitioner's medical purview. Excellent communication and good presentation skills are expected.
The position will be primarily clinical in nature (0.8-0.9 FTEs) and will involve collaborating with clinical staff and other academic clinical faculty to provide stability to an evolving clinical practice. In addition, the position will incorporate teaching medical students, residents, and allied health students in the clinic setting. The remaining 0.1-0.2 FTE may include contributions to the medical education of pre-clinical medical students, service to the college in the form of interviewing and committee participation.
Clinical performance will be measured, and an incentive plan will be implemented to supplement income and encourage adequate revenue production. Basic primary care procedural knowledge and skill is desired.
Please note this position is located in Conroe at the newly developed College of Osteopathic Medicine facility.Educational Requirements for the Position Osteopathic degree preferred but physicians holding the MD degree will be considered where the applicant has demonstrated a focus on holistic care consistent with the osteopathic philosophy.
Experience Required for the Position Current Texas State License or the ability to obtain and maintain a Texas State Medical license. Current and ongoing board certification in family or internal medicine. Completion of a 3-year family medicine or internal medicine residency. Training in medical areas such as general outpatient medicine, pediatrics (preferred), surgery, neurology, psychiatry, outpatient gynecology, and community medicine. Excellent written and spoken communication skills. Caring, compassionate and attentive nature. Good interpersonal skills. Excellent quantitative skills. This position requires osteopathic manipulation skills and well-developed communication skills. A background in medical education is preferred, as is experience in pre-clinical and clinical teaching. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and training.
Other Requirements for the Position This position integrates clinical teaching into patient care and will be eligible for appointment as an Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) in the Department of Primary Care and Clinical Medicine.
Special Instructions SummaryOpen Until Filled Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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