LUCOM - CHP Clinical Faculty

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

23h•$94,238 - $599,746•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Faculty member serves as a clinician-educator with Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) through Collaborative Health Partners (CHP). The appointment combines clinical practice through CHP with dedicated academic responsibilities at LUCOM. The role contributes to educating, mentoring, assessing, and developing osteopathic medical students, as well as curriculum development, scholarly activity, institutional service, accreditation, and other academic initiatives. Faculty are expected to support the development of osteopathic physicians who demonstrate academic excellence, professional integrity, compassionate patient care, and Christian values consistent with Liberty University’s mission. The clinical component includes providing high-quality, compassionate care in the faculty member’s specialty while serving as a clinical role model for osteopathic medical students. This integrated clinical and academic position is intended to support meaningful clinical practice alongside substantial participation in student education and professional formation. The opportunity is employment with Collaborative Health Partners, LLC (CHP), a medical group and education partner that provides more than 160 clinical rotations annually for LUCOM students and the Lynchburg Family Residency Program. CHP is a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty University, Inc., but is a separate company. The posting may be used to fill positions in one or more listed specialties as opportunities become available.

Requirements

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from an accredited institution.
Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-approved residency program.
Fellowship training may be required depending on specialty.
Current unrestricted medical license, or eligibility for licensure, in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
DEA registration, if applicable.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in the applicable medical specialty; board certification is required within the timeframe established by departmental policy if hired as board eligible.
Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to understand, speak, and write English professionally.
Ability to educate learners with diverse educational backgrounds and communicate professionally with students, faculty, staff, patients, and external partners.
Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a dynamic academic and clinical environment.
Proficiency with electronic medical records, learning management systems, Microsoft Office applications, and educational technologies.
Ability to analyze complex educational and clinical issues, use sound judgment, and implement effective solutions.
Ability to lecture for extended periods and participate in clinical activities.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, and lift materials up to 20 pounds as needed.
May need to travel between clinical sites, hospitals, community partners, and university locations; use of a personal vehicle may be required for work travel.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.
Interest in medical education, mentoring, and scholarly activity.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary academic environment.

Responsibilities

Deliver instruction in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical learning environments.
Facilitate student learning through lectures, small groups, case-based learning, simulation, clinical precepting, and assessment activities.
Participate in curriculum planning, development, implementation, review, and continuous quality improvement.
Evaluate student performance through examinations, practical assessments, direct observation, and formative feedback.
Maintain an active clinical practice, as assigned, to support teaching and maintain clinical competency.
Serve as an academic advisor and mentor for osteopathic medical students.
Participate in committee work, faculty meetings, accreditation activities, strategic planning, and institutional initiatives.
Engage in scholarly activity, including research, presentations, publications, quality improvement initiatives, or other academic contributions consistent with faculty expectations.
Collaborate with colleagues across departments to promote an integrated medical curriculum.
Maintain appropriate medical licensure, board certification, credentialing, and continuing medical education requirements.
Demonstrate professionalism, ethical conduct, and compliance with applicable University, LUCOM, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
Support recruitment, admissions, community outreach, and alumni activities as requested.
Adhere to organizational policies, values, and standards and support principles aligned with Liberty University’s mission.
Work effectively as a team member while fostering the organization’s mission and values.
May supervise staff, residents, fellows, student workers, or learners as assigned.