Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor, Biomedical Sciences

University of New England Career•Portland, ME

About The Position

The Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor in Biomedical Sciences participates directly in the instruction of osteopathic medical and graduate students through lectures, small-group experiences, laboratory instruction, and other settings. The professor facilitates small groups, teaches, and assesses students in the Osteopathic Clinical Skills course and other assigned areas; provides teaching for students at UNE’s OPTI and core rotation sites as needed; and teaches and provides service at assigned continuing medical education (CME) programs. The role also includes conducting and supervising student prosections for use in the donor lab. The professor contributes to planning and implementing the curriculum and the college’s vision, mission, and strategic plan. The role supports development of departmental educational programs and provides curricular input to maintain academic standards and quality. The professor may teach students from other colleges and learners in other programs, and participates in expanding educational offerings to the College of Osteopathic Medicine, UNE colleges, and the community through professional and public forums. The position involves pursuing interdepartmental and intercollege cooperation in education and research, maintaining communication among the department, administration, and other university units, serving on college and university committees, and participating in community relations efforts that enhance the visibility and reputation of the department, college, and university. The professor must comply with UNE and professional standards and regulations, including HIPAA, OSHA, and safety training requirements, and perform related duties as assigned. Participation in educational, academic, clinical, or scientific projects; seeking external funding for individual research and scholarly needs; and maintaining a record of presentations, publications, and other scholarly activity in recognized scientific journals and books are encouraged but not required.

Requirements

Master’s or PhD in anatomy.
Experience teaching human gross anatomy.
Curricular and teaching experience in formal and informal settings, including learner supervision and evaluation.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Examples of accomplishments, skills, and publications.

Nice To Haves

Three years or equivalent of faculty experience in a college of medicine is preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate small groups, teach, and assess students in the Osteopathic Clinical Skills course and other assigned areas.
Provide teaching for students at UNE’s OPTI and core rotation sites as needed.
Provide teaching and service at assigned CME programs.
Teach osteopathic medical students 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 educational offerings to COM, UNE colleges, and the community through professional and public forums.
Pursue interdepartmental and intercollege cooperation in educational and research programs.
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, College of Osteopathic Medicine, and University of New England.
Comply with UNE and professional standards and regulations, including HIPAA, OSHA, and safety training.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Encouraged, but not required: participate in educational, academic, clinical, or scientific projects; help seek external funding for individual research and scholarly needs; and maintain a record of presentations, publications, and other scholarly activity in recognized scientific journals and books.