Physiology Faculty

The ICOM Biomedical Sciences Department is searching for a full-time, open rank, 12-month, non-tenured, broadly trained physiologist faculty member responsible for educating osteopathic medical students. The primary responsibility is providing instruction for medical students across a two-year preclinical curriculum. Additional responsibilities include working in collaboration with the Department Chair and colleagues; remaining current in professional disciplines; participating in professional societies and scholarly activities; and participating in assigned, required, and other related professional services and activities of the College.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Teaching Physiology toosteopathic medical students using diverse teaching methods, including traditional lectures, active learning, small group, and other creative methods of instruction.
• Advising and mentoring medical students as they move through their educational journey.
• Serving the academic mission of the College through service on strategic institutional committees, as assigned, and through extramural service in local and national professional communities.
• Advancing scholarly work, which may include: medical education research, independent scientific research, clinical or translational research, and other scientific endeavors.
• Performing other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Student workers.

Minimum Requirements:

• Terminal degree (PhD, or equivalent) with strong expertise in physiology or closely related field.
• Excellent educational skills, including evidence of substantial teaching experience in higher education, medical education, or other health sciences in an academic setting.
• Evidence of a growth mindset, as demonstrated by the applicant’s response to constructive feedback from colleagues and students.
• Evidence of being a dynamic team player who values collaboration, collegiality, mutual support, and team cohesion.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative physiology education to future physicians.

Preferred Requirements:

• Candidates should be prepared to discuss their specific areas of domain expertise during the interview process.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an osteopathic medical education setting, or at least four years teaching in another health sciences academic setting.
• Experience using innovative evidence-based teaching methods, including team-based learning, ‘flipped classroom’, problem-based learning, distance learning, interactive large group presentation, audience response systems etc.
• Knowledge of instructional technologies and familiarity with Learning Management Systems.
• Experience with instructional design and ability to align instructor objectives with the curriculum.
• Experience in educational theory, evaluation, and learning assessment.
• Proficiency in medical exam item writing (COMLEX-style and/or USMLE).
• Track record of scholarly activities (publications, presentations, etc.).
• Evidence of service contribution at an academic institution (e.g., committee service, task force participation, applicant interviewing, etc.).
• Experience in academic advising and mentoring of medical students through all four years of medical school and the residency match process.

Key Competencies:

• Strong organization, interpersonal, and planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a team and flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances.
• Ability to problem solve by analyzing issues and creating action plans.
• Ability to manage projects and students.
• Ability to work with different computer programs and databases.
• Ability to present the COM appropriately and positively in public meetings, testimony, and public appearances.

ICOM is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Winter Break)
• Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement