Division Head, Emergency Medicine

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences•Yakima, WA

4d•$158,300 - $351,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division Head, Emergency Medicine is a non-tenured faculty position in Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences’ College of Osteopathic Medicine. The faculty member reports to the Department Chair of Medicine and has teaching, scholarly activity, service, and clinical practice responsibilities. The role focuses primarily on teaching medical students and helping develop and implement curricula that integrate medical specialties in team-based, large- and small-group learning environments. Primary teaching assignments include clinical skills and decision-making, Emergency Medicine topics, the evidence supporting clinical practices, and their integration with other disciplines. Teaching is primarily in classroom-based systems courses, with possible assignments in clinical didactics for third- and fourth-year students, clinical skills discussion groups, simulations, and labs. For systems-course classroom teaching, the professor is expected to be physically present on campus for at least 75% of lectures and to provide on-campus office hours. The position may involve up to 10 contact hours at 10% FTE. Typical responsibilities include teaching students in years one and two, advising students interested in Emergency Medicine, writing letters of reference and Standardized Letters of Evaluation for fourth-year students applying to Emergency Medicine residencies, supporting visiting student learning opportunity applications, and developing Emergency Medicine curriculum for years one through four. The role also includes preparing and teaching assigned contact hours, developing course syllabi with the co-director, administering examinations, clinical practice as appropriate, and meeting accreditation and institutional requirements. The position is part-time at 4 hours per week and hybrid. The work environment includes standard office and campus settings, routine visits to businesses and clients, meetings outside the University, and possible travel to other cities and states. The job requires slight physical effort.

Requirements

Professional degree (D.O. or M.D.) from an accredited institution of higher education.
Completion of an Emergency Medicine residency accredited by the American College of Graduate Medical Education.
Currently board eligible or board certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine or the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
Current medical license in any state; Washington state licensure is preferred.
Current Drug Enforcement A certification.
Prior teaching experience in an academic setting.
Exceptional credentials in scholarly, professional, and/or individual achievement.
Extensive professional experience with an exemplary record of achievement.
Strong organization, interpersonal, communication, presentation, and planning skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a team and flexibly with others in varied circumstances.
Ability to analyze issues, solve problems, and create action plans.
Ability to manage projects and people, prioritize, and self-direct workflow.
Ability to work with and manage different computer programs and databases.
Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Team-oriented approach that values collaboration, mutual support, and team cohesion.
Knowledge of instructional technologies.
Experience with curricular and instructional design, and training or experience in educational theory and/or evaluation.
Experience using innovative teaching methods such as team-based learning, flipped classroom, problem-based learning, distance learning, interactive large-group presentation, audience response systems, and curriculum delivery systems such as Moodle.
Proficiency in exam item writing in the style of the United States Medical Licensing Exam or the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination.
Current Washington state medical license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare for and teach assigned student contact hours.
Provide student advising and office hours.
Develop course syllabi in collaboration with the co-director.
Administer examinations.
Perform clinical practice as appropriate.
Write letters of reference, Standardized Letters of Evaluation, and letters supporting visiting student learning opportunity applications.
Develop Emergency Medicine curriculum across systems courses for years one and two and the clinical curriculum for years three and four.
Participate with the Department Chair and colleagues in developing and implementing integrated curricula.
Teach clinical skills, decision-making, Emergency Medicine topics, and related evidence-based content.
Advise students interested in Emergency Medicine as a career.
Understand and adhere to relevant accreditation standards, policies, and procedures.
Conduct oneself in accordance with the philosophy and mission of PNWU.
Perform other duties as assigned.