SOMA - Assistant/Associate Professor Pharmacology

Atsu Public • Mesa, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

A.T. Still University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) invites applications for the position of a full-time, exempt Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacology at the Mesa, Arizona campus. Faculty members in the Department of Biomedical Science contribute to the mission of ATSU-SOMA and education of medical students through support of student directed learning of basic and clinical sciences through extensive use of clinical cases in a small group setting. The following is a list of academic responsibilities that may be required as a full-time member of the Department of Biomedical Science: Serve as content expert in area of expertise Facilitate small group learning Work collaboratively with other faculty to create and develop cases for case-based learning sessions Prepare educational tools (AV, demonstration models, lectures, lesson plans, etc.) as needed Attend and contribute to curricular meetings and faculty development offerings Provide board-style formative and summative assessment questions in the area of expertise Help to identify underperforming students and their areas of weakness through the use of evaluation tools Interview prospective student candidates for ATSU-SOMA Advise and mentor students Be willing to serve as an advisor to at least one student club Serve on departmental and institutional committees, as assigned or elected Participate in scientific, educational, community-based, or other types of research or other relevant scholarly activity Serve on collaborative University-wide groups as approved by the Dean or designee Must be able to take direction and receive assignments from the Department Chair and Curricular Deans Must be available for work during the hours assigned, for student instruction or learning processes Accept other duties assigned/needed to meet the goals and mission of ATSU-SOMA

Requirements

• Knowledge of and maintaining student and patient’s privacy (i.e. FERPA, HIPAA, etc.)
• Ability to follow proper OSHA and safety guidelines
• Complete Annual Employee training per ATSU policy
• Willingness to protect equipment (office, medical, facility)
• Strong communications skills, as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suite [i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint]) and accurate data entry skills
• Excellent organizational skills to prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Willingness to be trained on the current learning management system and other technologies as required
• Ability to establish and maintain a productive work schedule in accordance with school’s hours of operation
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships by working cooperatively and collegially with others
• Possess interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy
• Adhere to behaviors consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect by following Equal Employment Opportunity Commission rules and regulations
• Ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner
• Flexibility with respect to the performance of other duties as needed/assigned for the COM
• Must have a terminal pharmacology or pharmacy degree (PhD or PharmD) and at least two (2) years of teaching experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Serve as content expert in area of expertise
• Facilitate small group learning
• Work collaboratively with other faculty to create and develop cases for case-based learning sessions
• Prepare educational tools (AV, demonstration models, lectures, lesson plans, etc.) as needed
• Attend and contribute to curricular meetings and faculty development offerings
• Provide board-style formative and summative assessment questions in the area of expertise
• Help to identify underperforming students and their areas of weakness through the use of evaluation tools
• Interview prospective student candidates for ATSU-SOMA
• Advise and mentor students
• Be willing to serve as an advisor to at least one student club
• Serve on departmental and institutional committees, as assigned or elected
• Participate in scientific, educational, community-based, or other types of research or other relevant scholarly activity
• Serve on collaborative University-wide groups as approved by the Dean or designee
• Must be able to take direction and receive assignments from the Department Chair and Curricular Deans
• Must be available for work during the hours assigned, for student instruction or learning processes
• Accept other duties assigned/needed to meet the goals and mission of ATSU-SOMA

Benefits

• ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more.
• If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees