Faculty - Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Rocky Vista University•Billings, MT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rocky Vista University is hiring a full-time Faculty member for Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at its Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine (MCOM) branch campus in Billings, Montana. The faculty member will participate in teaching, service, and scholarly activities. Teaching focuses on foundational clinical and surgical knowledge, skills, reasoning, and attitudes throughout the MCOM curriculum, with an emphasis on osteopathic principles and practices. The position includes educating, mentoring, and guiding students in classrooms, clinics, laboratories, and the simulation center; contributing to curriculum development and assessment; advising and tutoring students; supporting student assessment and remediation; participating in faculty development; and serving the University and broader community. Faculty members also engage in scholarship and may provide professional and clinical services in appropriate settings consistent with their training and degrees. The position is based in an environment where in-office work is the primary focus, with hybrid flexibility for eligible positions. Salary is $200,000–$215,000 per year, depending on rank and experience. The finalist’s salary will be determined based on factors including skills, knowledge, experience, education, credentials, and faculty rank.

Requirements

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution with current or past board certification in any specialty; or a Medical Doctor (MD) degree from an accredited institution and graduation from an NMM residency or fellowship program, or a primary care residency program with Osteopathic Recognition, with current or past board certification in any specialty.
Ability to obtain medical licensure in Montana.
Good standing with all relevant regulatory and governmental boards and agencies.
Good standing with all relevant professional organizations.
Eligibility for coverage by the University’s malpractice insurer.
Commitment to a high standard of integrity and professionalism.
Commitment to RVU’s mission, vision, and values: service, integrity, diversity, excellence, compassion, innovation, and collegiality.
Knowledge and skill in curriculum design and implementation.
Knowledge and skill in delivery of medical education.
Competence using electronic health records, learning management systems, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and other technology and programs needed to deliver medical education at MCOM.
Clinical proficiency in area of specialization.
Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English, work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff, and meet the stated physical and equipment-use requirements.

Nice To Haves

Board certification in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine.
Recent clinical use of osteopathic manipulation.
Teaching experience at a college of osteopathic medicine or graduate medical education program.
More than two years of academic or clinical teaching experience.
Leadership or administrative experience in a clinical or educational setting.
Prior scholarly activity, such as research, authorship, or professional presentations.

Responsibilities

Teach foundational clinical and surgical knowledge, skills, reasoning, and attitudes throughout the MCOM curriculum, emphasizing osteopathic principles and practices.
Provide education, mentorship, and guidance to students in classroom, clinic, laboratory, and simulation center settings.
Maintain teaching expertise and discipline through continuing professional education.
Participate in curriculum development, delivery, assessment, and enhancement.
Serve the University and greater community through committee service, leadership, community outreach, and work with professional organizations or groups.
Maintain regular office hours for student advising, tutoring, and consultation.
Engage in scholarly activity, including research, authorship, conference presentations, and mentoring students in scholarly work.
Participate in student assessment, provide feedback, and support remediation to ensure students meet academic standards in knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
Participate in faculty development, including providing instructional feedback to fellow faculty and completing faculty development training.
Help build a culture that respects, values, and promotes diversity, access, equity, and inclusion.
Provide professional and clinical services in appropriate clinical settings consistent with training and degrees.
Perform other duties as assigned.