College of Osteopathic Medicine – Assistant/Associate Professor of Physiology

Assistant/Associate Professor of Physiology

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Physiology will be responsible for developing interactive and didactic osteopathic medical education curricula centered around clinically-relevant, systems-based physiological mechanisms of health and disease. Faculty duties will also include maintaining a viable scholarly/research agenda and engaging in institutional, community and professional service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work in harmony within an interdisciplinary team of biomedical scientists and clinicians to develop novel interactive medical educational materials and curricula.
Developing didactic and interactive team-based learning activities in systems-based physiology within and outside primary areas of expertise.
Supervise, interact and mentor osteopathic medical students and students from newly developed graduate programs in a variety of learning activities.
Develop and maintain a productive ongoing scholarly research agenda.
Functions as a faculty member of ACHE including teaching, research and service.
Other duties as assigned by the Chair or his/her designee.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Terminal degree (PhD) in Physiology or a related field, MD or DO.
For Assistant Professor, minimum of two years (2) of successful teaching experience as an instructor or course coordinator/director of a relevant scientific discipline at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Demonstrated productivity and contribution (e.g. presentations, publications, patents, etc.) to a relevant professional field.
Possess skills necessary to contribute to the Department of Physiology and Pathology at a medical school and newly developed graduate programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Post-doctoral experience in a biomedical research setting.
Established track record of directing/overseeing student trainees at the undergraduate or graduate level within a research setting.
For Assistant Professor, four years academic experience some or all of which as a full-time faculty member at a College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Allopathic Medicine, College of Health or Allied Sciences.
Excellent leadership and administrative skills, a demonstrated record of faculty mentorship and involvement in faculty development, and experience in medical and/or graduate education.
Experience in the development and implementation of courses in physiology and pathology and related topics and demonstrated excellence in delivering course content to medical students.
Experience in team-based learning approaches to instruction.
Experience in multidisciplinary teaching, including pathology and/or pathophysiology

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, e.g. Microsoft Office.
Display professionalism for the college in all communication and interaction.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
Ability to prioritize and organize varied assignments.
High-energy, versatile, self-directed.

If you need assistance in the application process because of a disability, or for any other reason, please contact Barbara Jetton, director of Human Resources, at 479.308.2291 or barbara.jetton@acheedu.org.

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal opportunity employer.