Pharmacology Faculty

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine•Bradenton, FL

48d

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: A full-time basic science faculty member is required to serve as an educator specializing in pharmacology, facilitating Problem Based Learning (PBL), advising Osteopathic Medical students, interviewing applicants, and contributing to the mission of the college through research and service. The successful candidate is knowledgeable and qualified to teach Pharmacology at a Medical College level. CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are a list of academic exercises that may be required as a full-time member of the basic science faculty from time to time: Serve as content expert in area of expertise; Serve as Problem Based Learning (PBL) facilitator; Review current and provide a minimum of two new examination questions for each PBL case mapped to the COMLEX and USMLE Blueprints; Interview prospective candidates for the College of Medicine (COM); Serve as advisor/mentor to assigned students; Serve as advisor to at least one student club; Serve on committees, as assigned; Preparation of educational tools (A/V, demonstration models, lectures, lesson plans…etc.); Preparation of demonstrations, lectures, small group discussions, and the selection of suggested and required reading from various sources, and coordinating these educational tools with other faculty members; Prepare evaluation tools that will aid in the evaluation of students' work product and help to identify students that are discovered to be weak in various areas; Provide lectures for the MMS Program; Attend "Team" meetings approved by COM that require advancement of your profession; Must be able to take direction and receive assignments from the Assistant Dean of Pre-Clinical Education; Must be available for work during the hours assigned, for student instruction; Contribute and be responsible for overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising, student outcomes, delivery and test questions; Contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction; Participate in scholarly activity and research; Support the activities of the Student Scholarship Fund; Commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach (subject to review and approval of the Dean during working hours); and Accept other duties assigned/needed for the Institution's needs.

Requirements

Knowledge of student and patient's privacy (i.e. FERPA, HIPAA…etc.)
Follow proper OSHA and safety guidelines
Protect equipment (office, medical, facility)
Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suit [i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Excel]) and accurate data entry skills
Excellent organizational skills
Must be accurate and attentive to detail
Must be trained and certified on the Institutional Data System
Maintain an established work schedule
Effective use of interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy
Effective use of organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through
Must be able to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands
Must maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the COM
The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations
The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM
The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner
Education and experience equivalent to: Doctorate level of achievement in Pharmacology (Ph.D., etc.…) and at least two (2) years' of teaching experience at a medical college level preferred or alternatives to these qualifications that are determined to be appropriate and acceptable for this position.

Nice To Haves

at least two (2) years' of teaching experience at a medical college level preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as content expert in area of expertise
Serve as Problem Based Learning (PBL) facilitator
Review current and provide a minimum of two new examination questions for each PBL case mapped to the COMLEX and USMLE Blueprints
Interview prospective candidates for the College of Medicine (COM)
Serve as advisor/mentor to assigned students
Serve as advisor to at least one student club
Serve on committees, as assigned
Preparation of educational tools (A/V, demonstration models, lectures, lesson plans…etc.)
Preparation of demonstrations, lectures, small group discussions, and the selection of suggested and required reading from various sources, and coordinating these educational tools with other faculty members
Prepare evaluation tools that will aid in the evaluation of students' work product and help to identify students that are discovered to be weak in various areas
Provide lectures for the MMS Program
Attend "Team" meetings approved by COM that require advancement of your profession
Must be able to take direction and receive assignments from the Assistant Dean of Pre-Clinical Education
Must be available for work during the hours assigned, for student instruction
Contribute and be responsible for overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising, student outcomes, delivery and test questions
Contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction
Participate in scholarly activity and research
Support the activities of the Student Scholarship Fund
Commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach (subject to review and approval of the Dean during working hours)
Accept other duties assigned/needed for the Institution's needs