JOB SUMMARY: Physician Faculty members are well versed and experienced in all phases of Osteopathic Medicine and have achieved a specific level of expertise. Responsibilities of the successful candidate will include teaching in the Osteopathic Principles and Practices course, advising medical students, interviewing applicants, and contributing to the mission of the college through research and service. The successful candidate will also participate in the History & Physical Examination course and facilitate in the problem based learning (PBL) curriculum.
CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following are a list of Academic Exercises that may be required as a member of the Physician Faculty from time to time:
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Serve as an instructor in various Clinical Examination courses;
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Serve as instructor in the OPP course;
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Assist in supervision of OMS IV students at a clinic for underserved in Bradenton;
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Assist in Simulation Lab supervision on an as needed basis;
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Interview prospective candidates for the College of Medicine (COM);
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Serve on Committees, as assigned and as Advisor to assigned students and at least one club;
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Provide, at minimum, two scholarly activity or research project yearly;
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Preparation of educational tools (A/V, demonstration models, lectures, lesson plans…etc.);
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Preparation of Clinical exercises that parallel real life Clinic protocol and procedure…by means of case based models;
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Preparation of demonstrations, lectures, small group discussions, and the selection of suggested and required reading from various sources, and coordinating these educational tools with other faculty members;
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Prepare evaluation tools that will aid in the evaluation of students’ work product and help to identify students that are discovered to be weak in various areas;
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Attend “Team” meetings approved by COM that require advancement of your profession;
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Must be able to take direction and receive assignments from the Assistant Dean of Pre-Clinical Education;
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Serve as a Problem Based Learning Facilitator on as needed basis;
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Prepare course syllabus in detail, to include, all assignments, readings both for laboratory exercises and discussions (examinations) that will guide the student through the rigorous curriculum;
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Must be available for work during the hours assigned, for student instruction and clinic development; and
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Accept other duties assigned/needed for the Institution’s needs.
Applicants must complete the online application and upload current CV (curriculum vitae) to the application site. The applicant must also email a cover letter outlining how he/she would enhance the LECOM family , a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references to hr@lecom.edu.
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