Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor, Biomedical Sciences

University of New England Career•Portland, ME

About The Position

The Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor, Biomedical Sciences, participates directly in instruction for osteopathic medical students and graduate students through lectures, small-group experiences, laboratory instruction, and other settings. The role includes teaching and student assessment in the Osteopathic Clinical Skills course and other assigned areas, as well as teaching at UNE’s OPTI and core rotation sites and in continuing medical education (CME) programs as needed. The professor conducts and supervises student prosections for use in the donor lab and contributes to curriculum planning and implementation in support of the college’s vision, mission, and strategic plan. The position helps develop departmental educational programs and provides curricular input to maintain academic standards and quality. It also supports teaching for students from other colleges and learners in other programs, and helps expand educational offerings to the College of Osteopathic Medicine, UNE colleges, and the community. The role pursues interdepartmental and intercollege cooperation in educational and research programs; helps maintain communication among the department, administration, and university colleges; and serves on college and university committees. The professor also participates in community relations efforts to enhance the visibility and reputation of the department, the College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the University of New England. The position must comply with UNE and professional standards and regulations, including HIPAA, OSHA, and safety training, and perform other related duties as assigned. Participation in educational, academic, clinical, or scientific projects; seeking external funding for research and scholarly needs; and maintaining a record of presentations, publications, and other scholarly activity are encouraged but not required.

Requirements

Master’s or PhD in Anatomy, or an MD or DO.
Experience teaching human gross anatomy.
Curricular and teaching experience in formal and informal settings.
Experience with learner supervision and evaluation.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Three years or equivalent of faculty experience in a college of medicine.
Examples of accomplishments, skills, and publications.
Participation in educational, academic, clinical, or scientific projects; seeking external funding for research and scholarly needs; and maintaining scholarly presentations and publications are encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

Facilitate small groups, teach, and assess students in the Osteopathic Clinical Skills course and other assigned areas.
Teach students at UNE’s OPTI and core rotation sites as needed.
Teach and provide service at CME programs as assigned.
Teach osteopathic medical and graduate students through lectures, small-group experiences, laboratory instruction, and other settings.
Conduct and supervise student prosections for use in the donor lab.
Help plan and implement the curriculum and the college’s vision, mission, and strategic plan.
Teach students from other colleges and learners in other programs as assigned.
Help develop departmental educational programs and provide curricular input to maintain academic standards and quality.
Participate in and seek to expand the department’s educational offerings to COM, UNE colleges, and the community through professional and public forums.
Pursue interdepartmental and intercollege cooperation in educational and research programs.
Help maintain communication between the department, administration, and other departments and colleges within the university.
Participate and serve on committees within the college and university.
Participate in community relations efforts to enhance the visibility and reputation of the department, the College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the University of New England.
Comply with UNE and professional standards and regulations, including HIPAA, OSHA, and safety training.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Optionally participate in educational, academic, clinical, or scientific projects; help seek external funding; and maintain a record of presentations, publications, and other scholarly activity.