Reproductive Endocrinology Assistant/Associate Professor - Lubbock, United States - Inside Higher Ed

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Reproductive Endocrinology Assistant/Associate Professor

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor to join our growing faculty. The successful candidate will have a terminal degree related to Laboratory-Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and expertise in the field of clinical ART. The position includes teaching and research opportunities with the support of a longstanding clinical and research program. The ideal candidate will contribute to the university's mission through teaching, research, and service.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing embryology and andrology skills necessary to maintain the operation of the ART Laboratory, including both ICSI and embryo biopsy.
• Maintaining and performing maintenance on all ART laboratory equipment, including daily QC and QM tasks.
• Working a flexible schedule to maintain the services of the ART Laboratory.
• Assisting the laboratory director in maintaining all regulatory requirements of the ART Lab.
• Training students, residents, and staff in any and all of the above.
• Lecturing students and residents on subjects in their expertise as assigned by the department chair or laboratory director.
• Serving as a mentor to students and residents for research projects as assigned by the laboratory director.
• Participating in collaborative research of the department's laboratory as assigned by the lab director.
• Developing independent research as long as research efforts do not negatively impact clinical and teaching responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
• Extensive training and expertise in clinical laboratory techniques of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART).
• Proven success rate in ART.

Benefits:

• Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center provides much more than just a job, our community has a values-based culture, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
• Lubbock is a family-friendly community offering a mild climate, low cost of living, and high-quality public and private schools.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Some travel may be required.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.