MT Faculty - Clinical Sciences

Rocky Vista University•Billings, MT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rocky Vista University (RVU) is seeking a Faculty of Clinical Sciences - Primary Care for its Billings, Montana campus. This full-time position involves teaching foundational clinical knowledge, skills, reasoning, and attitudes to students throughout the MCOM curriculum. The role includes providing education, mentorship, and guidance in various settings, participating in curriculum development and assessment, serving the university and community, maintaining office hours for student advising, engaging in scholarly activity, and participating in student assessment and feedback. The faculty member will also contribute to the faculty development program and help foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Professional and clinical services may also be provided as appropriate. The position requires a commitment to RVU's mission, vision, and values, including service, integrity, diversity, excellence, compassion, innovation, and collegiality.

Requirements

Commitment to a high standard of integrity and professionalism.
Commitment to RVU’s mission, vision, and values, which are service, integrity, diversity, excellence, compassion, innovation, and collegiality.
Knowledge and skill in curriculum design and implementation.
Knowledge and skill in the delivery of medical education.
Competence in the use of electronic health records, learning management systems, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and other technology and programs necessary for the delivery of medical education at MCOM.
Clinical proficiency in area of specialization.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing equity, diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Medical degree (DO or MD) from an accredited institution.
Board certification in any specialty
Able to obtain medical licensure in Montana.
Good standing with all relevant regulatory and governmental boards and agencies.
Good standing with all relevant professional organizations.
Eligible for coverage by the University’s malpractice insurer.
Final applicant will be required to pass background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience at a doctoral or graduate medical education program.
Familiarity with osteopathic medicine.
Leadership or administrative experience in a clinical or educational setting.
Prior scholarly activity (i.e., research, authorship, professional presentations).

Responsibilities

Provide education, mentorship, and guidance to all students at the Montana campus in a variety of settings, including the classroom, clinic, laboratory, and simulation center.
Maintain discipline and teaching expertise through continuing professional education.
Participate in curriculum development, delivery, assessment, and enhancement.
Provide service to the University and the greater community by serving on committees, providing leadership, participating in community outreach events and working with professional organizations or groups.
Maintain regular office hours for participation in student advising, tutoring, and consultation.
Engage in scholarly activity, including research, authorship, presentations at conferences, and mentorship of students in their scholarly activities.
Participate in student assessment, feedback, and remediation to ensure that students meet MCOM’s high academic standards in the areas of knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
Participate in the faculty development program, which includes providing instructional feedback to fellow faculty members and participating in faculty development training.
Help build a culture that respects, values, and promotes diversity within an atmosphere of access, equity, and inclusion.
Provide professional and clinical services in ascertained clinical settings consistent with training and degrees (as appropriate).
Perform other duties as assigned.