Instructor, Biomedical Sciences

New York Institute of Technology•Village of Old Westbury, NY

2d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

New York Tech’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) seeks an Instructor for its master’s in biomedical sciences (MSBMS) bridge program at the Old Westbury Campus. Faculty responsibilities include teaching, service, and scholarly activities, with all faculty expected to participate effectively in each area. The Instructor will facilitate graduate student learning; contribute to curriculum development, assessment, modification, and quality improvement; assist with course management and administration; and collaborate with basic science and clinical faculty to develop and deliver integrated biomedical curriculum content. The role also involves supporting student assessment and evaluation, providing feedback and remedial assistance, facilitating active learning activities such as case-based learning, and mentoring and advising graduating biomedical students. Service responsibilities include serving on MSBMS committees; providing leadership, mentoring, and knowledge to students; participating in professional organizations or groups as assigned; maintaining office hours for advising, mentoring, and tutoring; and helping advance the institution’s goals through teaching, academic administration, and other duties assigned by course leadership.

Requirements

An earned master’s-level degree (M.S. or M.A.) in education, a biomedical discipline such as microbiology, physiology, biochemistry, or genetics, or a related discipline such as pharmacology, with documented teaching experience is preferred.
Candidates with a terminal degree, or on a path toward one (e.g., Ed.D., Ph.D., DO, MD, or Pharm.D.), and documented experience in medical education will also be considered.
Evidence of ability or potential to conduct scholarly activity in medical education.
Ability to mentor students.
Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Documented teaching experience.
A scholarly record emphasizing medical education.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the learning of biomedical graduate students.
Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and modification as part of the program’s ongoing quality improvement and assessment efforts.
Assist other BMS faculty members with course management and administration.
Collaborate with basic science and clinical faculty to create and implement basic science content in an innovative, integrated biomedical curriculum following established best practices.
Participate in student assessment and evaluation processes, providing feedback and remedial assistance so students can fulfill established requirements.
Participate in, develop, and facilitate active learning events, including case-based learning.
Mentor and advise graduating biomedical students.
Serve on MSBMS committees and provide leadership, mentoring, and knowledge to students.
Participate in professional organizations or groups as assigned by the Director of the Biomedical Sciences Program in Old Westbury.
Maintain regular office hours for student advising, mentoring, and tutoring.
Support the institution’s goals and vision through teaching, academic administration duties, and other duties assigned by course leadership.