Adjunct Professor of Clinical Skills - Physicianship

Kansas Health Science Center•Wichita, KS

About The Position

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Pre-Clinical Professional Education and Experiences, this role will provide instruction specifically in Clinical Skills for the Physicianship Track. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching (100%) Works with Department Chair to provide hands-on student training in history and physical assessment, diagnostic testing, and procedural skills Assists in monitoring the progress of all students to ensure successful progress toward graduation and recommend disciplinary action when necessary Teaches in assigned courses Assist in student testing, re-testing and remediation as necessary Develop clinical scenarios for standardized patient education assessment/evaluation and simulation education/assessment Perform other related duties, as assigned DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Kansas Health Science University offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. Kansas Health Science University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kansas Health Science University (KHSU) is a private, nonprofit institution based in Wichita, Kansas, whose goal is to increase access to medical education opportunities and to address the growing need for physicians in the community. KHSU is a partner institution of The Community Solution, a nonprofit system of colleges advancing student success and community impact. Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KansasCOM) has been granted pre-accreditation status from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). COCA is the accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) for predoctoral education of osteopathic physicians in the United States. Pre-accreditation, as distinct from full accreditation, permits the KansasCOM to solicit applications and admit students, offer medical instruction within the approved osteopathic medical curriculum, and announce its Pre-Accreditation Status. KansasCOM can be considered for full accreditation status following the graduation of its first class, which it anticipates will occur in May 2026. The attainment of full accreditation status is subject to review and approval by COCA. For more information, visit https://www.kansashsu.org/

Requirements

Health professional with the following degrees: DO, MD, Paramedic, APN, PA
Clinical experience providing direct patient care their specialty
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Be detailed oriented and have excellent interpersonal skills
Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products and the desire and ability to learn course management software/distance learning technologies

Nice To Haves

Experience in precepting Osteopathic medical students in a clinical setting.
Experience as an instructor in an clinical skills course or CME course
Point of Care Ultrasound as well as experience with Simulation.

Responsibilities

Works with Department Chair to provide hands-on student training in history and physical assessment, diagnostic testing, and procedural skills
Assists in monitoring the progress of all students to ensure successful progress toward graduation and recommend disciplinary action when necessary
Teaches in assigned courses
Assist in student testing, re-testing and remediation as necessary
Develop clinical scenarios for standardized patient education assessment/evaluation and simulation education/assessment
Perform other related duties, as assigned