Professor-Medicine (0.2 FTE)

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences•Yakima, WA

6d•$31,662 - $70,358•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) is seeking an Assistant/Associate/Professor-Medicine for a part-time (0.2 FTE, 8 hours/week) position. This non-tenured faculty role is within the Department of Medicine and focuses on teaching in the College of Osteopathic Medicine program. The position involves developing and implementing curricula, with primary teaching assignments in clinical skills, decision-making, and internal medicine topics, primarily for second-year medical students. Specific responsibilities include teaching during the Nervous System course (CLIN 628), being available on campus for a set number of days, and being reachable by phone and email when off campus. The physician will also be responsible for curriculum and lecture preparation, and assisting with test administration and review.

Requirements

Professional degree (D.O., M.D.) from an accredited institution of higher education
Completion of an internal medicine residency and nephrology fellowship; currently board eligible or board certified in internal medicine, by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine or the American Board of Internal Medicine, and in Nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Osteopathic Association
Current medical license in any state; preference to those who have licensing in the state of Washington
Current DEA certification
Prior teaching experience in academic setting
Possess exceptional credentials in scholarly, professional and/or individual achievement
Extensive professional experience with an exemplary record for achievement
Strong organization, interpersonal, communication, presentation and planning skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a team and flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances
Ability to problem solve by analyzing issues and creating action plans
Ability to manage projects and people and prioritize and self-direct work flow
Ability to work with and manage different computer programs and databases
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU.
Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.

Nice To Haves

A team player who values collaboration, mutual support and team cohesion
Knowledge of instructional technologies
Experience with curricular and instructional design, and training or experience in educational theory and/or evaluation
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, curriculum delivery systems (e.g., Moodle), and proficiency in exam item writing (in the style of the United States Medical Licensing Exam or the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination)
Preference to those who have licensing in the state of Washington

Responsibilities

Continuously prepares and teaches assigned course
Student advisement/office hours
Develops course syllabus
Administration of examinations
Clinical practice as appropriate
Understands accreditation standards and expectations specific to the department and adheres to policies and procedures to meet or exceed such standards
Conducts self appropriately and consistently in accordance with the philosophy and mission of PNWU
Other duties as assigned
Participates and assists the Department Chair and colleagues in the development and implementation of curricula which integrate the medical specialties in team-based, large and small group learning environments.
Primary teaching assignments include clinical skills and decision making, and topics relevant to the practice of internal medicine.
Typical responsibilities for this position primarily include classroom teaching for students in the second year of medical school.
During the six weeks of the Nervous System course, CLIN 628 (typically scheduled between the end of September and the beginning of November) the physician is expected to be on campus for eight hours on at least 10 work days, including open office hours for student inquiries each day on campus.
On days of CLIN 628 when the physician is off campus, the physician will be expected to be available to answer telephone calls and emails.
The physician will be personally responsible for not less than 21 hours of educational programming.
In addition, the physician will work with the co-course director to plan and review curriculum, assign lectures and assure their completion, and review (and if necessary, adjust) testing scores.
Curriculum and lecture preparation should be accomplished, at least in part, prior to the 30 days of the course itself.