Biomedical Sciences Faculty, Physiology, Open Rank - College of Osteopathic Medicine
Baptist · Memphis
*** This position is on-site in Memphis, TN ***
Summary
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 Physiology. This non-tenure-track role involves teaching Physiology 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 predominantly in the first and second years 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 Biomedical Science Department Chair and Senior Associate Dean of Academic 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 (if applicable) negotiated annually based on faculty career goals, college and administrative needs, and meeting accreditation standards.
Requirements, Preferences and Experience
- DO, MD, or PhD in a designated biomedical science field (Physiology, Biology) in a related or academically appropriate area from an accredited institution with demonstrated experience in teaching, preferably at a medical school
- Commitment to support the mission and vision of Baptist University Health Sciences
- Proficiency using computers 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
- Track record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and/or research
- Robust research portfolio or peer-reviewed publications
- Evidence of a national and/or international reputation in given field
- Participation in professional and community organizations