Biomedical Sciences Microbiology Faculty

The Community Solution Education System•Wichita, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Chair, Department of Anatomy and Biomedical Sciences Chair, this role functions as a member of a collaborative teaching team that will develop and deliver a medical curriculum for Kansas Health Science University (KHSU)-Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KansasCOM) pre-clinical sciences. We are currently specifically seeking educational expertise for the generalist teaching of the foundations of microbiology, virology, mycosis and parasitic diseases to first- and second-year medical students.

Requirements

An academic leader with a track record of proven effective academic contributions and previous administrative experience within the universe of medical education.
A terminal degree (PhD, MD, DO, MBBS, or other) in microbiology or closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education (or international equivalent).
Experience in teaching foundational concepts and discipline specific material relevant to the needs of a medical student and consistent with the values and goals of an osteopathic medical education.
Demonstrated skill in the delivery of medical knowledge, application and utilization of discipline related knowledge and skill incorporating it into the needs of the students in preparing for its application to patient care.
Experience using innovative teaching methods, which might include team-based learning, ‘flipped classroom’, problem-based learning, case-based learning, self-directed learning, distance learning, interactive large group presentation, audience response systems, and curriculum delivery systems (e.g., Canvas).
Proficiency in exam item writing for the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) and United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) licensing exams.
A substantial record of success as an educator.
Experience in publication/national presentations.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience in medical education in a COM/SOM setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilization of diverse, novel, and innovative teaching modalities in the delivery of patient and population-based medical knowledge to medical students.
Lecture demonstrations incorporating AV support
Case-based presentations requiring medical decision-making
Small group discussions using SDL and groups or “flipped classroom”
Development of student assessments
Utilization of diverse, novel, and innovative teaching modalities, including interprofessional education, professionally challenging cases or scenarios, systems-based practice, and self-directed learning and discovery.
Assist in the development and delivery of active educational activities.
Participate in student interviewing/selection, mentorship, and career counseling.
Foster a positive culture amongst the students, faculty, and KHSC-KansasCOM staff.
Serve on selected committees at the discretion of the supervising Dean/Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Assist in accreditation functions, including document creation, data collection, data entry, education of faculty on accreditation, and other accreditation-related functions at the discretion of the supervising Dean.
Assist with interviewing and hiring of faculty as requested.
Participate in the peer evaluation of faculty.
Collaborate with the Associate Dean, Academic Center of Excellence (ADACE) on all evaluations of all courses, laboratory, service, and scholarly activities, ensuring formal after-action reporting and curriculum inventory and mapping, at least annually (or as additionally requested).
Provide professional representation as a member of the faculty of KansasCOM.
Provide professional service while promoting health care professions and discipline, advancing medical knowledge and public literacy and education.
Collaborate with KHSU-KansasCOM leadership and the ADACE on the evaluation of osteopathic student readiness to advance to the next level of curriculum in accordance with KHSU-KansasCOM policy.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Engage in scholarly activity with outcomes of public dissemination/publication of scholarship.
Promote and support scholarly activity and research by KHSU-KansasCOM faculty and students with outcomes of public dissemination of scholarship.
Promote student research.