Biomedical Sciences Faculty, Physiology, Open Rank College of Osteopathic Medicine

Biomedical Sciences Faculty

Summary

The Baptist University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Memphis TN is seeking a full-time open-rank faculty member in Biomedical Sciences with a focus on Physiology. This non-tenure-track role involves teaching anatomy across the curriculum contributing to assessment and curriculum development engaging in scholarly activity and service and supporting the mission of preparing well-rounded physicians.

Responsibilities

• Participate in teaching scholarly activities and service in the osteopathic School of Medicine with a goal of producing competent and holistic physicians
• Participate and/or direct multidisciplinary curricular courses and formative and summative assessment of learners predominantly in the first and second years of the osteopathic medical curriculum
• Provide instructional experiences that support the mission and goals of the College and University
• Work with leadership to assess educational outcomes and use data to perform quality improvement of instructional methodology and curriculum
• Full-time non-tenure track exempt position under the administrative direction of the Biomedical Science Department Chair and Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
• May occasionally require hours beyond an 8-hour workday
• Distribution of time to be spent in Teaching Research & Scholarly Activity Service Administration and Clinical Practice (if applicable) negotiated annually based on faculty career goals college and administrative needs and meeting accreditation standards.

Requirements Preferences and Experience

• DO MD or PhD in a designated biomedical science field (Physiology Biology) in a related or academically appropriate area from an accredited institution with demonstrated experience in teaching preferably at a medical school
• Commitment to support the mission and vision of Baptist University Health Sciences
• Proficiency using computers with applications such as Microsoft Office 365 (Word Outlook PowerPoint and Excel)
• Ability to stand or sit for periods of time stand walk and bend intermittently through the day in university environment with moderate fluctuations in noise and temperature.
• Must successfully complete and pass requisite pre-employment drug screen/physical and background check
• Unrestricted certification/licensure to teach/practice in the State of Tennessee; if DO or MD must have ability to obtain an active and unrestricted medical license in the state where clinical activities occur
• Track record of excellence in teaching scholarship and/or research
• Robust research portfolio or peer-reviewed publications
• Evidence of a national and/or international reputation in given field
• Ability to teach gross anatomy embryology and histology (including lab) is an advantage (only applicable for Anatomy position)
• Participation in professional and community organizations

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist we owe our success to our colleagues who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christs three-fold ministryhealing preaching and teaching. And we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance/continuing education
• Employee referral program