Instructor, Biomedical Sciences

New York Institute of Technology•Old Westbury, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

New York Institute of Technology’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) seeks an Instructor for its master’s in biomedical sciences (MSBMS) bridge program on the Old Westbury Campus. Faculty responsibilities include teaching, service, and scholarly activities. The instructor will facilitate biomedical graduate student learning; contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement; support course management; and collaborate with basic science and clinical faculty to deliver an integrated biomedical curriculum. The role also includes student assessment, feedback and remediation, active-learning activities, mentoring and advising, committee service, and regular office hours for advising, mentoring, and tutoring. The instructor may also undertake academic administration and other duties assigned by course leadership. New York Institute of Technology offers a competitive compensation and benefits program, including paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions. The annual base salary range is $80,000–$85,000 for NYC, with offers determined by factors including responsibilities, qualifications, experience, skills, location, and organizational considerations.

Requirements

An earned master’s-level degree (M.S. or M.A.) in education, biomedical sciences, or a related discipline, or a terminal degree or path toward one as described in the posting.
Documented teaching experience is preferred; candidates with a terminal degree or on a path toward one and documented medical education experience 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.
A terminal degree (e.g., Ed.D., Ph.D., DO, MD, or Pharm.D.), or being on a path toward one, together with documented experience in medical education.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the learning of biomedical graduate students.
Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and modification as part of ongoing quality improvement and assessment efforts.
Assist other biomedical sciences 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, provide feedback, and offer remedial assistance so students can meet 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 institutional goals through teaching, academic administration duties such as course or program coordination or direction, and other duties assigned by course leadership.
Participate in scholarly activities.