Part-time Clinical Faculty
Are you looking for an opportunity to work for an organization that is helping to change our world for the better? If
so, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) might be the perfect place for you.

Our campus and offices are in the heart of Old Town Chinatown, in the LEED Gold certified remodel of the former
Globe Hotel building. Tom McCall Waterfront Park and the Willamette River are just a block away. You’ll enjoy easy
access to the MAX Light Rail, other mass transit, and cycling routes.

OCOM is a nonprofit graduate medical school in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to transform health care by
educating highly skilled and compassionate practitioners, providing exemplary patient care, and engaging in
innovative research within a community of service and healing. OCOM’s primary activities are providing studies for
specialized graduate degrees; operating two teaching clinics, providing affordable care for patients and hands-on
experience for student interns; and conducting acupuncture and Chinese medicine research. For more information
about the college, visit ocom.edu.

We are seeking part-time clinical faculty to join our team.
Salary range for clinical supervision: $27.54-33/hour, depending on experience and education.

Salary range for Integrative Clinical Theater: $51.50/hour.

Spring quarter is April 1 - June 22, 2024.

Clinic Trainee shift is Wednesday from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Integrative Clinical Theater is Monday from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Clinic Internship can be either 8:15 AM-1:00 PM on Tuesday or 2:15 PM – 7:00 PM on Friday.

Position Summary
The below constitutes the job requirements for part time clinical faculty at Oregon College of Oriental Medicine.
The faculty member shall be prepared professionally and academically to perform duties that include clinical
instruction and other duties specified below. Teaching assignments will be made by the Dean of Graduate Studies
and Associate Dean of Clinical Education. The faculty is charged with helping the student learn through appropriate
teaching methods, assessing the knowledge, skills, and abilities/attitudes (practical, clinical) the student has learned,
and reporting that learning to the student, the Associate Dean of Clinical Education, and members of the college’s
Assessment Committee.

The position requires that the faculty member participate in department and other faculty meetings and contribute
to curriculum development.

The faculty member shall be prepared to supervise 1-8 clinical offerings each academic year as assigned by the
Associate Dean of Clinical Education.

Possible clinical assignments include:
 Clinical Internship: supervise students as they perform history, physical examination, diagnosis and treatment of

patients.
 Integrative Clinic Theater class: treat patients using integrative medicine in a classroom setting while providing

instruction to student observers. Provide instruction and lecture on treatment planning.
 Clinic Trainee: closely supervise teams of students as they perform history, physical examination, diagnosis and

treatment of patients.
Continued

Essential Functions
P rovide clinical instruction as assigned.
 P rovide students with regular clinical assessment, including mid-term and end-of-term clinical evaluations.
 P rovide student assessment data as directed by the Associate Dean of Clinical Education.
Perform all tasks required by the faculty teaching agreement.
Collaborate with the deans in curriculum review and development.
A ttend department and other mandated meetings.
 Participate in faculty evaluation and other assessment activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Academically and professionally prepared for assigned clinical duties as directed.
 Ability to work as a team member in a collaborative environment
 A ttention to detail
 Able to multitask
 Working knowledge of basic computer software to include but not be limited to the Microsoft Office Suite and

Google Docs.
 S trong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred
Able to effectively instruct students in principles of integrative medicine

Education and Experience
Terminal degree in acupuncture, acupuncture and Oriental/Chinese medicine (DAOM, DACHM, or Chinese

equivalent) preferred; dual degree (MD, DO, ND, DC) required for Integrative clinical theater
 An Oregon license to practice acupuncture or eligible for such a license, and a minimum of five years of full-

time clinical experience and no sanctions against a license in any field in any state.
 Successful NCCAOM Examination in herbal medicine or equivalent required.
 Minimum five year’s licensure with no sanctions against any license.
 Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification
 Experience with insurance billing (i.e., ICD-10, E&M and CPT coding)
Experience performing orthopedic and neurological exams

To Apply
Send your resume and letter of interest to Amber Appleton, Director of Human Resources, amber.appleton@
ocom.edu.

Notice of Nondiscrimination
OCOM recognizes the individual dignity of each employee, student, patient, volunteer, and job applicant. OCOM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by local, state
or federal law.
In accordance with the requirement of 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title III of the American With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) OCOM will not discriminate
against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of a disability in its services, programs, or activities. OCOM does not discriminate on the basis of disability
in its hiring or employment policies and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission OCOM has a designated accessibility coordinator for students to whom questions or concerns about this notice should
be addressed: Jessica Bineham, 75 NW Couch Street, Portland OR 97209. For all other accessibility questions or concerns, contact Amber Appleton, 75 NW Couch
Street, Portland OR 97209.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in educational programs, including areas such as admissions, financial aid, scholarships,
course offerings and access, employment, and other services. Title IX protects students and employees,from unlawful sexual harassment, including sexual violence, in
college programs and activities. OCOM has designated a Title IX Coordinator to whom questions or concerns about this notice should be addressed: Amber Appleton,
75 NW Couch Street, Portland OR 97209.
These policies comply with the spirit and the letter of applicable federal and local laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing
regulations, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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