Description
The Baptist University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Memphis, TN, is seeking a full-time, open-rank faculty member in Biomedical Sciences with a focus on Human Gross Anatomy. This non-tenure-track role involves teaching anatomy across the curriculum, contributing to assessment and curriculum development, engaging in scholarly activity and service, and supporting the mission of preparing well-rounded physicians.
Responsibilities
Participate in teaching, scholarly activities, and service in the osteopathic School of Medicine with a goal of producing competent and holistic physicians.
Participate and/or direct multidisciplinary curricular courses and formative and summative assessment of learners including clinical courses during the third and fourth year of the osteopathic medical curriculum.
Provide instructional experiences that support the mission and goals of the College and University.
Work with leadership to assess educational outcomes and use data to perform quality improvement of instructional methodology and curriculum.
Full-time, non-tenure track, exempt position under the administrative direction of the Department Chair and Senior Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs.
May occasionally require hours beyond an 8-hour workday.
Distribution of time to be spent in Teaching, Research & Scholarly Activity, Service, Administration, and Clinical Practice negotiated annually based on faculty career goals, college and administrative needs, and meeting accreditation standards.
Requirements, Preferences and Experience
- DO, MD, or PhD in designated basic science field (Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, or Neuroscience) or in a related or academically appropriate area from an accredited institution with demonstrated experience in teaching
- Commitment to support the mission and vision of Baptist Health Sciences University
- Proficiency using computer with applications such as Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, and Excel)
- Ability to stand or sit for periods of time, stand, walk and bend intermittently through the day in university environment with moderate fluctuations in noise and temperature.
- Must successfully complete and pass requisite pre-employment drug screen/physical and background check
- Unrestricted certification/licensure to teach/practice in the State of Tennessee; if DO or MD, must have ability to obtain an active and unrestricted medical license in the state where clinical activities occur
- Evidence of a national and/or international reputation in given field
- Robust research portfolio or peer-reviewed publications
- Ability to teach gross anatomy, embryology and histology (including lab) is an advantage
- Track record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and/or research
- Participation in professional and community organizations
