Full-Time Employed Biomedical/Anatomy Faculty

The Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking experienced biomedical (basic science) faculty candidates with a background in preclinical medical education to join our new Medical College team. Candidates having earned a PhD, DO/MD or other doctoral degree are preferred. We are particularly interested in candidates with significant preclinical medical education experience to join our faculty team. This is an in-person, full-time (5 day a week) position. Candidates with experience or ability to demonstrate interest in integrating the biomedical sciences into an innovative case-based, clinically oriented, system-based preclinical curriculum will be considered. Knowledge and experience in Problem-Based, Case-based or Team-Based Learning are highly desirable.

Candidates with anatomy and physiology experience are preferred and must be willing and able to contribute beyond a single discipline. Faculty members are integral to the preclinical curriculum development and delivery and may serve as Facilitators in Virtual Anatomy Lab, Case-Based Learning, Clinical Skills, OSCE and Simulation Courses, as appropriate. Please note that this is not a traditional teaching position.

Interested candidates are encouraged to explore https://ocom.org and review the current curricular approach at https://ocom.org/curriculum .

Start Date

July 1, 2024

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The OCOM faculty member is a non-tenured position responsible for the education in predoctoral didactic, clinical educational programs, and graduate medical education programs. Faculty participate as Facilitators in student facing labs including: Anatomy Lab, CBL, Learning Consolidation, Clinical Skills, OSCE and Simulation courses.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a facilitator in Virtual (non-cadaveric) Anatomy Lab, case based learning, learning consolidation, clinical skills, OSCE and simulation courses.
• Develop and direct student directed learning and/or course material taught by the Department, Course or Lab.
• Serve the academic activities of the Department in teaching medical student, performing scholarly activities, and service.
• Work, as assigned by department chair, with OCOM support staff.
• Facilitate/Teach in any assigned courses or act as a course director, if assigned
• Participate in courses/lectures/workshops to meet the curricular needs of the department.
• Participate in the educational activities to include course structure and content, course preparation, written course materials, lecture (if appropriate), workshop and lab presentations, course quizzes, exams and practicals, course evaluations and course faculty evaluations.
• Participate in student mentoring in preparation for examinations including licensing board exams as well as coaching unmatched students.
• Exchanges non-routine information using tact and persuasion. The faculty member possesses excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Teach medical students in all four years, residents, and physicians, as assigned.

Time Allocation

This job requires the individual to commit to 5 days on campus each week.

Requirements

• PhD or appropriate doctorate. Physician candidates with appropriate experience will be considered (DO degree (preferred), MD)
• A history of exceptional scholarly, professional and/or individual achievement
• Preferred candidates shall have experience in an academic setting (medical or graduate level preferred) and/or health delivery with both being preferred.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work within a team and collaborate on educational projects.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team on scholarly activity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Google Workspace, Apple products, and related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be local to the Central Florida area.
• Start date of July 1, 2024

Benefits

• Salary: $120,000 annually
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Professional development - continuing education opportunities to support your career growth.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.