SOMA - Adjunct Faculty, OPP

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences • Mesa, AZ

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About The Position

A.T. Still University's School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) is seeking applications for non-exempt adjunct faculty in Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) at the Mesa Campus. This part-time position involves facilitating weekly OPP Skills labs for osteopathic medical students I and II throughout the academic year, participating in practical examination days, and fulfilling administrative responsibilities as directed by the OPP chair. Faculty members are also expected to attend or complete mandatory training sessions as outlined by the Dean and maintain ATSU-SOMA's presence in professional organizations such as the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) and the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM). Additionally, participation in interprofessional activities with dental and other health professional students is required, along with other academic duties related to the OPP curriculum and community integration as agreed upon with the course director or OPP chair.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and ability to demonstrate a variety of lab skills in Osteopathic Principles and Practice in small group interactive hands-on sessions.
• Willingness to teach OPP that is consistent with the ECOP curriculum and ATSU-SOMA selected procedures.
• College plus postgraduate studies.
• Type: NMS/OMM board certified DO or equivalent.
• Hold and maintain current Arizona medical license in good standing.
• Hold and maintain board certifications in good standing.
• Demonstration of past and current professionalism as set forth by the State Osteopathic licensing board and ATSU standards of conduct.
• Willingness to learn and utilize distance learning technologies; curriculum development skills; team participation; student evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred specific training and/or current certification in Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (OCF).
• Preferred minimum of 2 years clinical practice integrating osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM).
• OMM teaching experience or equivalent.
• Small group facilitation experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly OPP Skills lab for osteopathic medical students I and II throughout the academic year.
• Participate in practical examination days.
• Fulfill administrative responsibilities as directed by OPP chair.
• Attend/or complete mandatory faculty training sessions as outlined by the Dean.
• Maintain ATSU-SOMA presence and relationships in professional organizations such as NBOME, AACOM, AOA, AAO, and the Osteopathic Cranial Academy.
• Participate in interprofessional activities that may include dental students and other health professional students.
• Engage in additional academic duties in OPP curriculum, integration of OPP in clinical cases, and in the community as agreed upon with the course director or OPP chair.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree