Biomedical Sciences Microbiology Faculty

The Community Solution•Wichita, KS

20h

About The Position

The Biomedical Sciences Microbiology Faculty member reports to the Chair of the Department of Anatomy and Biomedical Sciences and works as part of a collaborative teaching team to develop and deliver the pre-clinical medical curriculum at Kansas Health Science University (KHSU)-Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KansasCOM). The role focuses on generalist instruction in the foundations of microbiology, virology, mycosis, and parasitic diseases for first- and second-year medical students. The position's responsibilities are divided among teaching (60–70%), service (15–20%), and research and scholarly activity (15–20%). The faculty member uses varied and innovative teaching methods, contributes to student assessment and active learning, supports student and faculty development, participates in institutional service and accreditation activities, and engages in scholarship and research dissemination.

Requirements

Terminal degree (PhD, MD, DO, MBBS, or other) in microbiology or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education or international equivalent.
Track record of effective academic contributions and previous administrative experience in medical education.
Experience teaching foundational concepts and discipline-specific material relevant to medical students and osteopathic medical education.
Demonstrated ability to deliver medical knowledge and connect discipline-related knowledge and skills to patient-care applications.
Experience with innovative teaching methods, such as team-based learning, flipped classroom, problem-based learning, case-based learning, self-directed learning, distance learning, interactive large-group presentations, audience response systems, and curriculum delivery systems such as Canvas.
Proficiency in exam item writing for COMLEX and USMLE licensing exams.
Substantial record of success as an educator.
Strong knowledge of medical education assessment.
Strong interpersonal, team, and people-management skills; enthusiasm for organizational growth and development.
Leadership ability to influence and shape curriculum content and outcomes.
Strong, effective, and diplomatic oral and written communication skills; excellent public speaking and service skills.
Familiarity with the American Osteopathic Association core competencies.
Experience with medical school accreditation and reporting.
Ability to meet the essential physical and mental requirements of the role, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience in medical education in a COM/SOM setting is preferred.
Experience in publication or national presentations.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver pre-clinical medical curriculum in microbiology, virology, mycosis, and parasitic diseases for first- and second-year medical students.
Use diverse and innovative teaching modalities, including lecture demonstrations with AV support, case-based presentations, small-group discussions, self-directed learning, flipped classrooms, interprofessional education, and systems-based practice.
Develop student assessments and assist in the development and delivery of active educational activities.
Participate in student interviewing and selection, mentorship, and career counseling.
Foster a positive culture among students, faculty, and staff.
Serve on selected committees at the discretion of the supervising Dean/Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Assist with accreditation activities, including document creation, data collection and entry, faculty education, and related functions.
Assist with faculty interviewing and hiring as requested, and participate in peer evaluation of faculty.
Collaborate with the Associate Dean, Academic Center of Excellence on evaluations of courses, laboratories, service, and scholarly activities, including after-action reporting, curriculum inventory, and mapping.
Represent KansasCOM professionally and provide service that promotes health care professions, advances medical knowledge, and supports public literacy and education.
Collaborate with institutional leadership and the Associate Dean, Academic Center of Excellence to evaluate osteopathic student readiness to advance in the curriculum.
Engage in scholarly activity resulting in public dissemination or publication.
Promote and support faculty and student research and scholarship, including student research.
Perform other related duties as assigned.