Asst/Assoc Prof - Med Ed Lead Physician (Hawai i

Description

Title: Assistant or Associate Professor (H3M11 or H4M11) - READVERTISEMENT

Position Number: 0085078

Hiring Unit: John A. Burns School of Medicine – Office of Medical Education

Location: Hawai‘i

Date Posted: May 20, 2025

Closing Date: Continuous, first review June 4, 2025

Salary Information: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Monthly Type:11 Month

Tenure Track: Non-Tenure

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time - Full Time Equivalency: 50% Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions: To begin approximately August1, 2025 subject to position clearance and availability of funds. For best consideration/First review of applications to begin by June 4, 2025. Position is renewable subject to performance and/or funding availability.

The John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM)at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa seeks a dynamic and collaborative physician educator for a unique faculty position based on the island of Hawai‘i. The successful candidate will provide essential leadership in expanding and strengthening clinical training opportunities for JABSOM medical students and residents on that island/in the county. This involves fostering robust partnerships with local hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers to build sustainable clinical education capacity within the community.Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Education Development and Leadership (Approximately 50-60%):

Serve as a key liaison between JABSOM and Hawai‘i County - based healthcare institutions, including Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Kona Community Hospital, Queen's North Hawai'i Community Hospital, Hawai'i Health Systems Corporation, community clinics, and private practices.

Assist the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in developing and implementing relevant policies, affiliation agreements, or other system-level initiatives to achieve more medical education on the island.

Collaborate with Hawai‘i healthcare leadership and physicians to identify, develop, and sustain high-quality clinical rotation sites and experiences for third- and fourth-year medical students and JABSOM residents.

Identify and address challenges related to clinical training capacity on Hawai‘i, especially inpatient training capacity, proposing and implementing solutions in collaboration with JABSOM and local partners.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with community physicians and healthcare professionals on Hawai‘i to encourage participation as clinical preceptors and faculty.

Actively participates in department or school faculty development activities to promote their growth as a medical educator and role model for medical learners.

Actively participates in the relevant specialty department - and/or JABSOM - related community medicine or population health activities.

Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and support of community - based faculty in Hawai‘i County.

Work closely with JABSOM Medical Student Rural Education Director, JABSOM Clerkship Directors, Residency Program Directors, and the Office of Medical Education (OME) to coordinate student and resident placements and ensure educational objectives are met.

In collaboration with the JABSOM Medical Student Rural Education Director, relevant JABSOM GME Program Director(s) and department Clerkship Director(s), and the JABSOM OME, assures the quality of the clinical and educational experience for the residents and medical students by ensuring that the requirements established by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Liaison Committee on Medical Education, and applicable specialty board are met and maintained in the clinical site(s).

May involve occasional site visits and quality assessments of clinical learning environments on Hawai‘i.

May involve periodic travel to O'ahu to participate in faculty professional development or curriculum retreats

Supervises the non-physician outreach coordinator position. Medical Student Education (Approximately 30%):

Serve as a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) tutor/facilitator for first-and second-year medical students participating in the JABSOM curriculum.

Mentor and advise preclinical medical students.

Participate in the assessment of student performance in the PBL curriculum.

May involve other teaching activities depending on qualifications and school needs. Service and Scholarly Activity (Approximately 10-20%):

Collaborate with the JABSOM neighbor island outreach coordinator, the county-based Area Health Education Center and Health Careers Opportunities Program staff, University of Hawai'i primarily undergraduate institutions (i.e., community colleges, other 4-year colleges as applicable), and liaisons with the Hawai'i State Department of Education, Kamehameha Schools (as applicable), and other Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools (as applicable) to develop, expand, and deliver on-island/in-county health career and STEM-focused activities for students in county K-12 schools.

Collaborate with JABSOM and other UH workforce training programs and infrastructure grants (i.e., INBRE) to expand outreach, exposure, or onsite training programs held in the county, as resources allow.

Engage in scholarly activities, which may include but is not limited to quality improvement, patient safety, or policy research, publication, presentation, or grant writing related to medical education, clinical practice, or community health, particularly focusing on neighbor island needs.

Contribute to the academic and healthcare community on Hawai‘i.

Participate in JABSOM, University, and relevant community committees as assigned or appropriate.

If in active clinical practice, may serve as a clinical preceptor. Performs related tasks as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities For the Associate Professor:

Same as Assistant Professor but with increasing responsibility for administering programs in education or research; and with less supervision and oversight.Assistant Professor Minimum Qualifications:

MD/DO degree from an LCME/AOA (Liaison Committee on Medical Education/American Osteopathic Association) accredited medical school.

Board certification or qualification in a recognized medical specialty.

Possession of an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Hawai‘i by date of hire.

Demonstrated experience in teaching medical students and/or residents in a clinical or classroom setting.

Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse groups, including community stakeholders.

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication(written and verbal)skills.

Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.

Ability to work independently and take initiative in a complex environment.

Eligible for a medical staff appointment in good standing with the local hospital and/or health system on island.

Residency or primary work location must be on the island of Hawai‘i.Associate Professor Minimum Qualifications

In addition to the Assistant Professor minimum qualifications, the Associate Professor position must have a minimum of four years in the rank of Assistant Professor or one year at the rank of Associate Professor at another medical school of recognized standing.

Proven ability in teaching, research, or program administration.

Evidence of significant scholarly contribution to the clinical specialty or medical education.

Ability to serve as a role model for junior colleagues.Desirable Qualifications:

A minimum of two years of full-time professional activity in a clinical specialty and have had teaching experience in a medical school or residency program.

Experience in medical education administration, leadership, or curriculum development.

Established professional relationships with healthcare providers or institutions on Hawai‘i.

Experience in developing, managing, or evaluating clinical rotation sites for medical trainees.

Prior experience working within the healthcare system on Hawai‘i or another neighbor island in Hawai‘i.

Demonstrated commitment to serving rural or underserved communities.

Prior experience with networking and advocacy for improved health of rural or underserved populations.To Apply:

Applicants must submit the following electronically via Work at UH:

Cover letter clearly addressing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications. Please include a statement describing your vision and approach for developing clinical training capacity on Hawai‘i in collaboration with local partners.

Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Current Specialty Board Certification (a printout from the relevant specialty board will suffice) or Verification of recent completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program

Current Hawai'i medical license (online printout from the Hawai'i DCCA will suffice)

Names, role/title, and contact information (including email addresses) for five (5) professional references.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

For best consideration, please submit your complete application by June 4,2025.Inquiries:

Dr. Lee Buenconsejo-Lum, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, JABSOM.

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

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