Director, Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics (Open Rank)
Company: The University of Texas Health Science Center
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Director, Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics (Open Rank)
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R.
and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Director, Center for
Medical Humanities and Ethics The Long School of Medicine at the
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health
San Antonio) seeks an individual with an outstanding record of
operational leadership, research and educational achievement, and
faculty/trainee recruitment and mentoring as its Director, Center
for Medical Humanities & Ethics. Dynamic leadership, clear
communication, strong interpersonal skills, high personal values,
and a keen strategic vision are crucial characteristics required
for success. Reporting to the Dean of the Long School of Medicine,
the Director will be responsible for continuing to build excellence
in the robust student-faculty collaborative free clinics, community
and global health programs, and high quality education in medical
humanities and ethics for students, trainees, and faculty as well
as the community. Candidates must have a terminal degree in their
field and academic experience consistent with eligibility for
Associate or Full Professor with tenure. The ideal candidate will
have a widely recognized experience in humanism in medical
training, the ethics of health care, community outreach and
education, philanthropy, extramural funding, as well as academic
health leadership and financial management experience. The ability
to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and
accountability across the University is important. This is a
wonderful opportunity for a visionary leader to have a permanent
and beneficial impact on the field. UT Health San Antonio is a
research-intensive institution located in rapidly growing San
Antonio and it sits at the gateway to the picturesque Texas Hill
Country. San Antonio is a vibrant, multicultural city with
year-round recreational activities and an attractive
cost-of-living. UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected
veterans and persons with disabilities. UT Health San Antonio is
designated a Hispanic-serving institution. We are committed to
excellence through advancing broad diversity among our faculty,
staff and students. All faculty appointments are designated as
security sensitive positions. Benefits Overview UT Health San
Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees.
Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of
at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits. Medical - UT SELECT
Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to
the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents
can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT
Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including
more than 100 specialists. Dental - Three dental insurance plan
options are available for employees and their families through
Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan.
Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior
Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard
or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of
group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and
dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase
additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher
Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS
is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches
employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff
employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to
invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality
retirement plan providers. Time Off- A generous leave program
offers multiple paid leave options: Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128
to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of
service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be
prorated in year one based on date of hire. Extended Illness Bank:
8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or
injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken. Paid Family Leave:
Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent
after 6 months of consecutive employment. Holidays: 12 set paid
holidays each year plus three floating holidays, which can be used
anytime during the fiscal year. FSAs- Employees can enroll in
flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings
before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or
out-of-pocket health care expenses. Discounts - Employees enjoy a
range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership. UT
Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and
affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure
equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual
orientation, disability, or veteran status. My ProfileCreate and
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