Pharmacology Faculty

The ICOM Biomedical Sciences Department is searching for a full-time, 12-month non-tenured pharmacologist responsible for the education of osteopathic medical students. The primary responsibilities include providing pharmacology 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.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Pharmacology to osteopathic medical students using diverse teaching methods, including traditional lectures, active learning, small group, and other creative methods of instruction. Teach in any assigned courses or act as a course director, if assigned. Responsibilities include preparing teaching materials for class sessions; conferring with students on course materials; and reviewing written examinations and assignments. Participating in courses/lectures/workshops to meet the curricular needs of the department to include: course structure and content, written course materials, course assessments, course evaluations and course faculty evaluations. Working closely with other faculty to develop and implement innovative and interactive presentations of the curriculum, continual improvement of teaching through appropriate professional development and peer review.

• Advising and mentoring medical students as they move through their educational journey. Student advising to include time spent meeting with students regarding academic, curricular and career matters. Participation in student mentoring in preparation for examinations including licensing board exams and residency matching.

• 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. Participating in prospective student interviews. Use academic and professional expertise to serve your profession and the community.

• Advancing scholarly work, which may include: medical education research, independent scientific research, and clinical or translational research. Supervision of student participation in departmental research endeavors. Maintaining professional literacy in their academic field.

• Representing ICOM in a positive and productive manner in areas assigned by the Department Chair and/or the Dean. The faculty member will possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Exchanges non-routine information using tact.

• Familiarity and adherence to ICOM’s bylaws, rules, regulations, administrative and academic practices, policies and procedures as set forth in documents such as the Employee Handbook, College Catalog, ICOM’s Code of Ethical Conduct, and AOA’s Code of Ethics.

• Participating in and successfully completing all ICOM required training including, but not limited to discrimination/harassment, safety, and code of conduct.

• Performing other job related duties and special projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Student workers.

ICOM is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Requirements

Miniumum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) with strong expertise in pharmacology 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 pharmacology education to future physicians.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest and experience in pharmacological teaching in the areas including, but not limited to: reproductive health, infectious disease, cardiology, or gastrointestinal pharmacology in a medical school setting.

• 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.

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
• Tuition Reimbursement