Microbiology/Immunology Faculty

The ICOM Biomedical Sciences Department is searching for a full-time, 12-month non-tenured microbiologist/immunologist faculty member responsible for the education of osteopathic medical students. The primary responsibilities include providing virology, immunology, parasitology, and bacteriology instruction for medical students across a two-year preclinical curriculum; working in collaboration with the Department Chair and colleagues; remaining current in professional areas of interest and participating in professional societies and scholarly activities, participating in all assigned, required, and other related professional services and activities in the college.

Typical responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Teaching Microbiology/Immunology to osteopathic medical students using diverse teaching methods, including traditional lectures, active learning, small group, and other creative methods of instruction
• Advising and mentoring medical students as the move through their educational journey
• Serving the academic mission of the College through service on strategic institutional committees, as assigned, and through extramural service in local and national professional communities
• Advancing scholarly work, which may include: medical education research, independent scientific research, and clinical or translational research
• Performing other job related duties and special projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Student workers.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (PhD, or equivalent) with strong expertise in immunology, virology, parasitology, and bacteriology or closely related field
• Excellent educational skills, including evidence of substantial teaching experience in higher education, medical education, or other health sciences in an academic setting 
• Evidence of a growth mindset, as demonstrated by the applicant’s response to constructive feedback from colleagues and students
• Evidence of being a dynamic team player who values collaboration, collegiality, mutual support, and team cohesion
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative microbiology/immunology education to future physicians

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest and experience in specific areas of expertise can be discussed during the interview process. Candidates should be prepared to discuss their specific areas of domain expertise during the interview process.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an osteopathic medical education setting, or a minimum for four years teaching in another health sciences academic setting
• Experience using innovative teaching methods, including team-based learning, ‘flipped classroom’, problem-based learning, distance learning, interactive large group presentation, audience response systems etc.
• Knowledge of instructional technologies and familiarity with Learning Management Systems
• Experience with instructional design and curriculum mapping

• Experience in educational theory, evaluation, and learning assessment
• Proficiency in medical exam item writing (COMLEX-style and/or USMLE)
• Track record of scholarly activities (publications, presentations, grantsmanship, etc.)
• Evidence of service contribution at an academic institution (e.g., committee service, task force participation, applicant interviewing, etc.)
• Experience in academic advising and mentoring of medical students through all four years of medical school and through the residency match process

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• A team player who values collaboration, mutual support and team cohesion
• Knowledge of instructional technologies is desirable.
• A history of exceptional scholarly, professional and/or individual achievement
• Strong organization, interpersonal, and planning skills 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent presentation skills
• Ability to work in a team and flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances 
• Ability to problem solve by analyzing issues and creating action plans
• Ability to manage projects and people and prioritize and self-directed work flow
• Ability to work with different computer programs and databases
• Ability to present the COM in an appropriate and positive fashion in public meetings, testimony and public appearances

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Winter Break)
• Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability