Position Details:

The Career Advisor faculty position supports the Burnett School of Medicine’s Office of Student Affairs by providing personalized career advising, coaching, and programming for medical students. This role will assist students with residency preparation, career exploration, CV/resume development, interview skills, and specialty decision-making. The advisor will collaborate with faculty, staff, and external partners to enhance career readiness and ensure students have access to the resources needed for successful professional development.

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

1. Provide one-on-one and group advising sessions to medical students on career development topics including residency preparation, specialty selection, application strategies, interview preparation, and professional networking.
2. Develop and deliver lectures, workshops, panels, and presentations on career-related topics tailored to medical students.
3. Collaborate with Student Affairs leadership, Student Physician Director & Coaches, and external partners to support residency and fellowship preparation programs.
4. Assist students in creating and refining CVs, personal statements, and other professional documents required for residency applications.
5. Promote career advising resources and services through outreach and engagement within the Burnett School of Medicine.
6. Support collection and reporting of residency match outcomes and career placement data.
7. Stay informed on national trends and best practices in medical student career advising and graduate medical education.
8. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Familiarity with residency application processes, ERAS, NRMP, and specialty-specific advising.
• Must qualify for Assistant Professor rank or above at the Burnett School of Medicine

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Previous Graduate Medical Education/Residency Leadership

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical education and residency preparation processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present to groups.
• Skill in advising and coaching students through complex decision-making.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and career management tools.
• Ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• This is a part-time, student-facing position within the Office of Student Affairs that will require both virtual/online and on campus presence.
• Work is primarily indoors and sedentary, with flexibility in scheduling to accommodate student needs.
• No harmful environmental conditions are associated with this position.
• The role may require occasional evening or weekend availability for student programs or events.

School/College Description:

The Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth’s M.D. school, opened with a class of 60 students in July 2019. The Burnett School of Medicine’s focus on communication, a first-of-its-kind curriculum and the development of Empathetic Scholars™ uniquely positions the organization to radically transform medical education, improving care for future generations.

University & Fort Worth Description:

ABOUT TCU

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University sits on 302 acres nestled in a primarily residential part of Fort Worth, just minutes away from downtown. The University includes seven schools and colleges, in addition to the John V. Roach Honors College and the Burnett School of Medicine.

Currently, TCU enrolls more than 10,200 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Twenty-eight percent of students self-identify as a member of a minority group, five percent are international students, and forty-five percent are from out-of-state. Our students are supported by more than 2,200 faculty and staff. The University has more than 700 full-time faculty members and is a top 100 National University as classified by US News and World Report and has a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity.

ABOUT FORT WORTH

Like TCU, Fort Worth has the approachable, friendly charm of a smaller town, but offers the amenities, cultural activities, diversity and unique personality of a much larger city. Fort Worth, Texas, is the 13th largest city in the United States with an ever-growing population nearing 1 million. Fort Worth and TCU have grown together in a nearly 150-year relationship. You’ll find that many Horned Frogs remain here after graduation, thanks to the region’s thriving job market. Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States, and the number 1 tourist destination in Texas. In 2018, bizjournals.com ranked Fort Worth the 7th most affordable city to live and work in the United States and U.S. News and World Report named Fort Worth one of the Best Places to Live. Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington all rank among the top 25 most diverse cities in the country.

Fort Worth is known for its vast array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. The city boasts three world class art museums—the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall is one of the premier performance venues in the country. Concerts, film festivals and other events are held regularly at Sundance Square, Panther Island and Near Southside venues.

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.