Description:
A successful candidate with join our faculty to contribute to ATSU-SOMA in the areas of educating students in years 1-4, scholarly activity, diversity, equity and inclusion, and service to the University and community. Faculty will be assessed annually on the basis of educational effectiveness, professionalism, adaptability, commitment, dependability, and innovation/vision. Create and provide osteopathic medical student years I-IV educational content that integrates foundational, clinical, and osteopathic sciences in a variety of online and live presentations, which includes podcasts, small group case-based facilitation, and clinical laboratory sessions integrating osteopathic principles and practice, medical skills, and ultrasound.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Attend to regular communications as it relates to all position responsibilities.
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Provide objective input on a diversity of perspectives.
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Skillfully use feedback for continued innovation and improvement.
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Preparation of demonstrations, presentations, small group discussions, and the selection of suggested and required reading from various sources, and coordinating these educational tools/resources with other faculty members.
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Prepare evaluation/assessment tools that will aid in the evaluation of students’ work product and help to identify students that are discovered to be challenged in various areas.
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Serve as a medical skills facilitator on a regular basis which includes our clinical student readiness programs, ultrasound, and simulation.
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Attend meetings approved by school that require advancement of your profession.
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Must be able to take direction and receive assignments from the Associate Dean of Curricular Innovation and Systems Strategy.
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Serve as a CBI group facilitator on as needed basis.
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Create NBOME board-style examination items for presented material.
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Serve on at least 2 major ATSU-SOMA committees (ex: Admissions, Student Performance, and Curriculum).
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Active participation in faculty development.
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If desired and approved, may use half-day per week for activity related to patient care in an alternate clinical setting of candidate’s choice while providing shadowing opportunities for students.
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Interview ATSU-SOMA candidates for admission.
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Perform student advising/academic coaching functions.
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Participate in research and/or scholarly activity as deemed appropriate by the Department Chair.
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Other functions supporting the department and its contribution to the mission and vision of ATSU-SOMA.
Requirements:
Education & Experience:
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DO / MD required
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Skill requirements are covered under family medicine, other primary care or specialty board certification.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google suite, emailing, and public speaking.
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One to two years prior experience.
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The successful applicant will have demonstrated success promoting a culturally rich environment that values and appreciates diversity.
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The applicant should have a common understanding of bias, what it means to be culturally proficient, and demonstrated success at mitigating differences.
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The applicant should have familiarity with the principles and practice of osteopathic medicine.
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Enthusiasm for education.
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Collaborative growth mindset.
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Professional behavior.
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Compassion, patience, and approachability.
