Foundational Science Faculty

Why Join Roseman? Because this is your chance to grow with a team—and a University—that’s going places. We are a private, nonprofit institution preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders through innovation, compassion, and academic rigor. And we believe those same values should guide how we treat our employees.

Job Description

About the Opportunity

The Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Medicine (RUCOM) invites applications for a Foundational Science Faculty member to join a highly collaborative and innovative academic environment. At Roseman, you’ll find an unparalleled learning and teaching environment shaped by our Six-Point Mastery Learning Model® and our culture of lifelong collegiality. Our programs are dedicated to improving the oral health of the public—especially among underserved populations—through education, clinical research, and community-based healthcare. This full-time, 12-month faculty position plays a critical role in designing, delivering, and continuously improving an integrated medical curriculum that prepares future physicians for clinical excellence and lifelong learning.

At Roseman, faculty are educators, collaborators, and changemakers—working across disciplines to advance a curriculum grounded in interprofessional education, patient-centered care, and social accountability. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of medical education while contributing to meaningful community impact.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Join a mission-driven institution redefining healthcare education through innovation
• Teach in an integrated, systems-based curriculum alongside collaborative faculty teams
• Influence the development of future physicians through mastery-based learning
• Engage in interdisciplinary teaching across foundational and clinical sciences
• Be part of a culture that values continuous improvement, faculty development, and scholarship
• Contribute to programs that emphasize community impact and social accountability
  
  

Essential Functions

Curriculum Design & Teaching

• Collaborate with faculty teams to design, implement, and continuously improve a horizontally and vertically integrated medical curriculum
• Deliver foundational science content within an integrated curriculum using both traditional and active learning methodologies
• Develop and deliver high-quality instructional materials, including case-based and clinically integrated learning resources
  
  

Assessment & Academic Administration

• Design and implement formative and summative assessments that integrate biomedical and clinical sciences
• Participate in course administration, student assessment, and curriculum delivery operations
• Contribute to accreditation activities and continuous quality improvement initiatives
  
  

Student Engagement & Mentorship

• Serve as a mentor and advisor for student scholarly and research activities
• Foster a supportive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
  
  

Scholarship & Service

• Participate in scholarly activities, including educational research, publications, and presentations
• Engage in college and university committees, task forces, and academic initiatives
• Support teaching and educational activities within the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Terminal doctoral degree (MD, DO, or PhD) in a relevant biomedical science discipline
• Demonstrated experience in undergraduate medical education, including curriculum development and delivery
• Strong commitment to excellence in teaching and student success
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: pathology, physiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology/biostatistics, or anatomy
• Experience teaching across multiple biomedical disciplines within an integrated curriculum
• Experience with active learning pedagogies (e.g., team-based learning, case-based learning, small-group facilitation)
• Experience in interdisciplinary and interprofessional education environments
• Proficiency in assessment development, including multiple-choice question writing
• Demonstrated scholarly activity (publications, presentations, or educational innovation)
• Experience mentoring and advising students
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across disciplines
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions
• Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and curriculum technologies
  
  

Work Environment & Expectations

• Work is performed in academic, classroom, and administrative settings, with occasional travel between campuses and external locations
• Participation in occasional evening or weekend academic activities may be required
• Travel to other Roseman campuses or professional events may be required
  
  

Who We Are

Roseman University of Health Sciences is transforming education. Reimagining healthcare. Embracing discovery. Committed to community. Elevating employees. Founded in Henderson, Nevada in 1999, Roseman University has grown from a single College of Pharmacy to include the College of Nursing (2006), College of Dental Medicine (2007), and the College of Medicine (in development). As a non-profit university, we take pride in our mission-driven work—preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. At Roseman, you are not a number. You are one of us.

What We Offer We foster an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and empowerment. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement program with employer contributions of up to 7.25%
• Employee assistance and mental health programs
• Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Employer-paid benefits and additional voluntary options
• Work-life balance that supports both personal and professional fulfillment
  
  

Roseman University of Health Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.