What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Osteopathic Principles and Practices/Physician position at Sam Houston State University?
Department
Osteopathic Principles and Practice
Full Time, Non-Tenure Track
Open until filled: Yes
Requisition number: 202500082F
Usual Duties
Serves the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, teaching in the Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practices. The position reports to the Associate Dean of Osteopathic Integration. TheCOMis focused on primary care and other specialties identified as a physician workforce shortage in the State of Texas, and has developed an integrated curriculum merging basic science instruction and clinical learning with an osteopathic emphasis.
TheOPPfaculty is responsible for designing and delivering osteopathic diagnosis, techniques, and osteopathic principles throughout the undergraduate curriculum, teaching in all four years ofOMMcourses, Systems courses, Clinical Medicine courses, and the preparation for Clerkship Course. Teaching modalities include large group sessions, procedural skills training,OMMskills training, simulation activities, and OSCEs. TheOPPfaculty will also participate in faculty and community education of the unique aspects of osteopathic medicine, including continuing medical education. In addition, theOPPfaculty is expected to participate in scholarship, research, and university service. TheOPPFaculty will participate with theSHSUfaculty practice, seeing patients in the clinic three half-days per week. The person selected must be comfortable working in preclinical and clinical education, as well as evaluation of curriculum and students through various learning and assessment methods. The department is also responsible for developing and aidingGMEprograms affiliated with theCOMin achieving and maintaining osteopathic recognition through theACGME.
Degree Requirements
The successful candidate will have a DO degree from an accredited College of Osteopathic Medicine with residency training in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) or Osteopathic Family Medicine with skills inOMM, and eligibility or currentNMM,SPOMM, or Family Medicine andOMTboard certification. Candidates must be eligible for or have a current license to practice medicine in Texas.
Experience Requirements
A background in medical education is desirable with experience working in a department of Osteopathic Principles / Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at a College of Osteopathic Medicine. A desire to teach at the Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education levels are necessary. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and training.
Other Requirements For The Position
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite products. Familiarity with educational technologies such as learning management systems, exam, and polling software preferred. Ability to communicate and work with other faculty, osteopathic medical students, physician preceptors, and college administration. Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills and capacity to demonstrate personal initiative and abilities to deal with a rapidly changing environment are essential. Experience teaching in an undergraduate program preferred. Other duties as assigned. Works under minimum direction.
Special Instructions Summary
Please upload aPDFwith contact information (name/last name, phone number, and a valid email) for three references in the Required Documents section.
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have addition l terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.
Physical Address
Human Resources Department
1831 University Ave, John W. Thomason Bldg. Suite 202
P.O. Box 2356
Huntsville, TX 77341-2356
SHSU Employment Office: (936) 294-1070
Email: Employment@SHSU.edu
Employment Portal: shsu.peopleadmin.com
Osteopathic Principles and Practice
Full Time, Non-Tenure Track
Open until filled: Yes
Requisition number: 202500082F
Usual Duties
Serves the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, teaching in the Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practices. The position reports to the Associate Dean of Osteopathic Integration. TheCOMis focused on primary care and other specialties identified as a physician workforce shortage in the State of Texas, and has developed an integrated curriculum merging basic science instruction and clinical learning with an osteopathic emphasis.
TheOPPfaculty is responsible for designing and delivering osteopathic diagnosis, techniques, and osteopathic principles throughout the undergraduate curriculum, teaching in all four years ofOMMcourses, Systems courses, Clinical Medicine courses, and the preparation for Clerkship Course. Teaching modalities include large group sessions, procedural skills training,OMMskills training, simulation activities, and OSCEs. TheOPPfaculty will also participate in faculty and community education of the unique aspects of osteopathic medicine, including continuing medical education. In addition, theOPPfaculty is expected to participate in scholarship, research, and university service. TheOPPFaculty will participate with theSHSUfaculty practice, seeing patients in the clinic three half-days per week. The person selected must be comfortable working in preclinical and clinical education, as well as evaluation of curriculum and students through various learning and assessment methods. The department is also responsible for developing and aidingGMEprograms affiliated with theCOMin achieving and maintaining osteopathic recognition through theACGME.
Degree Requirements
The successful candidate will have a DO degree from an accredited College of Osteopathic Medicine with residency training in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) or Osteopathic Family Medicine with skills inOMM, and eligibility or currentNMM,SPOMM, or Family Medicine andOMTboard certification. Candidates must be eligible for or have a current license to practice medicine in Texas.
Experience Requirements
A background in medical education is desirable with experience working in a department of Osteopathic Principles / Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at a College of Osteopathic Medicine. A desire to teach at the Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education levels are necessary. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and training.
Other Requirements For The Position
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite products. Familiarity with educational technologies such as learning management systems, exam, and polling software preferred. Ability to communicate and work with other faculty, osteopathic medical students, physician preceptors, and college administration. Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills and capacity to demonstrate personal initiative and abilities to deal with a rapidly changing environment are essential. Experience teaching in an undergraduate program preferred. Other duties as assigned. Works under minimum direction.
Special Instructions Summary
Please upload aPDFwith contact information (name/last name, phone number, and a valid email) for three references in the Required Documents section.
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have addition l terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.
Physical Address
Human Resources Department
1831 University Ave, John W. Thomason Bldg. Suite 202
P.O. Box 2356
Huntsville, TX 77341-2356
SHSU Employment Office: (936) 294-1070
Email: Employment@SHSU.edu
Employment Portal: shsu.peopleadmin.com