Assistant/Associate Professor of Primary Care - Signing bonus

Kansas City University•Kansas City, KS

85d•Onsite

About The Position

Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCU-COM KC) is seeking exceptional candidates for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Primary Care. This role is open to new or experienced osteopathic physicians and reports to the Chair of the Kansas City campus Department of Primary Care. The position involves teaching, research, scholarly activity, service, and patient care, with a focus on designing and delivering innovative osteopathic-focused clinical education. Responsibilities include teaching clinical diagnosis, treatment techniques, and the application of osteopathic principles throughout the undergraduate COM curriculum and postgraduate education. The role utilizes best practices in teaching clinical skills through various methods such as large group sessions, small group facilitation, clinical skills training (including OMM), simulation activities, and Objective Structured Clinical Encounters (OSCEs). Student performance assessment and engagement in scientific research or scholarly activity are also key components. The position offers opportunities for international engagement through the Honors Track in Global Medicine and contribution to point of care ultrasound curriculum.

Requirements

DO degree from an accredited US College of Osteopathic Medicine
Eligibility for or possession of active and unrestricted licenses to practice medicine in Missouri and Kansas.
Maintain active licenses and board certification
Board certified/eligible in field of specialty
Ability to integrate osteopathic principles and practices into teaching

Nice To Haves

AOA Board Certification/Board Eligibility in a primary care field strongly desired, including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics/gynecology
Experience working in preclinical and/or clinical education in an academic setting teaching clinical skills to medical students through various learning and assessment methods
Strong background utilizing educational technologies such as learning management systems, virtual teaching, polling tools, and assessment software, as well as Microsoft Office Suite products.
Able to utilize technology, to deliver material and participate in meetings, and stay organized electronically
Ability to work collaboratively in a variety of team settings

Responsibilities

Serve the college through teaching, research, scholarly activity, service, and patient care as assigned by the Chair of the Primary Care Department
Responsible for designing and delivering innovative osteopathic-focused clinical education, to include clinical diagnosis, treatment techniques, and application of osteopathic principles throughout the undergraduate COM curriculum and postgraduate education (GME and/or CME)
Utilize best practices in a diverse mix of teaching clinical skills to include large group sessions, small group facilitation, clinical skills training (including OMM), simulation activities, and Objective Structured Clinical Encounters (OSCEs)
Assess student performance using a wide array of assessment techniques with written and verbal feedback to students
Engage in scientific research or other scholarly activity in efforts towards publication(s), including mentoring and collaborating with students, undergraduate OMM fellows, and peers
Participate in college and university committees/taskforces as assigned
Provide patient care as assigned by the Chair to maintain skills
Provide educational opportunities for our students
Contribute to our mission of improving the well-being of the communities we serve
Demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism and ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional actions and performance, and advance the prestige of the University and College through advancement of its mission and vision, and advancement of your personal career
Opportunity to serve KCU’s mission in an international capacity as part of the Honors Track in Global Medicine elective courses and trips
Opportunity to contribute to point of care ultrasound curriculum