Faculty Position for Clinical Sciences (Family Medicine)

Job Summary

Under the respective Chair of Family Medicine, course director(s) and the Associate Dean, Clinical Sciences, the successful candidate will provide instruction specifically in Doctoring Skills and Clinical Sciences.  The ability to teach in one or more of the biomedical/preclinical courses or clinical disciplines would be beneficial, especially Osteopathic Principles and Practices (OP&P). 

Duties and Responsibilities

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions, which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

• Assist WCUCOM and WCU in the implementation of their respective Mission Statements, Statement(s) of Purpose, Institutional Plan(s), and Financial Plan(s)
• Complete assigned tasks and participate in assigned work groups for preparing accreditation documents for all accrediting bodies
• Works with Course Directors and Associate Deans to integrate and implement WCUCOM courses into a four-year, seamless curriculum using on-site, distance-learning, and other standard and emerging technologies
• Review relevant WCUCOM curriculum in its entirety and recommend pertinent suggestions to the Course Director(s) and Associate Dean, Clinical Sciences
• Assists in monitoring the progress of all students to ensure successful progress toward graduation and recommends disciplinary action when necessary 
• Teaches in assigned courses
• Serves on WCUCOM committees, as assigned
• Assists in the selection process of students to attend WCUCOM
• Assist in student remediation as necessary, and as recommended by the Promotion and Matriculation Committee
• Serves as a physician ambassador to the local and national academic communities
• Assist in the interview process for prospective incoming faculty
• Make contributions to the advancement of knowledge and the development of osteopathic medicine through scientific research and community service
• Other duties as assigned by the Course Director(s); Chair of Family Medicine; Associate Dean, Clinical Sciences; and WCUCOM Dean

Required Qualifications

• A graduate of a college or school of medicine accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) or the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)
• Residency trained or equivalent
• Certification by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine

• Experienced in family medicine, general practice, or equivalent training
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have a demonstrated ability to complete multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and exercise good judgment
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, be organized and detail orientated

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification by the AOA in NMM-OMM is preferred
• Experience in academic is preferred
• Teaching experience in graduate medical education (osteopathic GME preferred)
• Teaching experience at a college of osteopathic medicine                                               

Physical Demands

• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting
• Must have vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone
• Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Must have the ability to lift and carry 25 pounds
• Must have the ability to travel throughout Mississippi and the Gulf States region