Biomedical Sciences Faculty, Physiology, Open Rank - College of Osteopathic Medicine

Baptist•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Baptist University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Memphis, TN, is seeking a full-time, open-rank faculty member in Biomedical Sciences with a focus on Physiology. This non-tenure-track role involves teaching anatomy across the curriculum, contributing to assessment and curriculum development, engaging in scholarly activity and service, and supporting the mission of preparing well-rounded physicians.

Requirements

DO, MD, or PhD in a designated biomedical science field (Physiology, Biology) in a related or academically appropriate area from an accredited institution with demonstrated experience in teaching, preferably at a medical school
Commitment to support the mission and vision of Baptist University Health Sciences
Proficiency using computers with applications such as Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Ability to stand or sit for periods of time, stand, walk and bend intermittently through the day in university environment with moderate fluctuations in noise and temperature.
Must successfully complete and pass requisite pre-employment drug screen/physical and background check
Unrestricted certification/licensure to teach/practice in the State of Tennessee; if DO or MD, must have ability to obtain an active and unrestricted medical license in the state where clinical activities occur
Track record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and/or research
Robust research portfolio or peer-reviewed publications
Evidence of a national and/or international reputation in given field

Nice To Haves

Ability to teach gross anatomy, embryology and histology (including lab) is an advantage (only applicable for Anatomy position)
Participation in professional and community organizations

Responsibilities

Participate in teaching, scholarly activities, and service in the osteopathic School of Medicine with a goal of producing competent and holistic physicians
Participate and/or direct multidisciplinary curricular courses and formative and summative assessment of learners predominantly in the first and second years of the osteopathic medical curriculum
Provide instructional experiences that support the mission and goals of the College and University
Work with leadership to assess educational outcomes and use data to perform quality improvement of instructional methodology and curriculum
Full-time, non-tenure track, exempt position under the administrative direction of the Biomedical Science Department Chair and Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
May occasionally require hours beyond an 8-hour workday
Distribution of time to be spent in Teaching, Research & Scholarly Activity, Service, Administration, and Clinical Practice (if applicable) negotiated annually based on faculty career goals, college and administrative needs, and meeting accreditation standards.