Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Sciences

Kansas Health Science Center • Wichita, KS

1d

About The Position

Reporting to the Chair for Biomedical Sciences, this role will provide curricular development and support, specifically in the Medical Education Track.

Requirements

• A terminal degree (PhD, DSc, DO, MD, etc.) in a basic science field from an accredited institution of higher education with appropriate experience for an Assistant Professor (or higher)
• A track record of academic experience in biomedical sciences education
• Maintain appropriate licensure for practice in health care and be in good standing with all regulatory and licensing boards and agencies, as applicable
• Be detailed oriented and have excellent interpersonal skills
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products and the desire and ability to learn software for course management and third-party learning resources.
• Ability to work both individually and collaboratively within a dynamic, inter-disciplinary environment
• Leadership abilities in influencing and shaping performance
• Self-directed synthesis of multiple information sources
• Strong, effective, and diplomatic oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Preference that the applicant be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship, however, the College will consider immigration sponsorship for highly qualified candidates
• Additional training or experience in educational theory and/or evaluation
• A record of success as a medical educator
• Experience using innovative teaching methods, which might include team-based learning, “flipped classroom”, problem-based learning, distance learning, interactive large group presentation, audience response systems and curriculum delivery systems
• Experience with curricular and instructional design
• Record of scholarly activity

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain educational materials
• Organize and streamline the process of creating a class session
• Author or assemble clinical cases and board-style questions
• Demonstrate professionalism as defined by the KansasCOM declaration of faculty professionalism and responsibility
• Foster a positive culture amongst students, faculty and KHSU-KansasCOM staff
• Assist in accreditation, assessment, and quality improvement to include document creation, data collection and management, and education of faculty as assigned
• Serve as requested in academic leadership roles
• Serve as a student advisor and mentor, as assigned
• Participate in interviewing prospective students
• Assist in student testing, re-testing, and remediation as necessary
• Perform other related duties, as assigned

Benefits

• generous paid time-off
• medical and dental coverage
• company-paid life and disability insurance
• retirement plan with employer contribution
• multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development
• regular employee appreciation events

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree