Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Sciences

Job Description Reporting to the Chair for Biomedical Sciences, this role will provide curricular development and support, specifically in the Medical Education Track. Specific Responsibilities Develop and maintain educational materialsOrganize and streamline the process of creating a class sessionAuthor or assemble clinical cases and board-style questionsDemonstrate professionalism as defined by the KansasCOM declaration of faculty professionalism and responsibilityFoster a positive culture amongst students, faculty and KHSU-KansasCOM staffAssist in accreditation, assessment, and quality improvement to include document creation, data collection and management, and education of faculty as assignedServe as requested in academic leadership rolesServe as a student advisor and mentor, as assignedParticipate in interviewing prospective studentsAssist in student testing, re-testing, and remediation as necessaryPerform other related duties, as assigned Qualification(s) A terminal degree (PhD, DSc, DO, MD, etc.) in a basic science field from an accredited institution of higher education with appropriate experience for an Assistant Professor (or higher)A track record of academic experience in biomedical sciences educationPreference that the applicant be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship, however, the College will consider immigration sponsorship for highly qualified candidatesMaintain appropriate licensure for practice in health care and be in good standing with all regulatory and licensing boards and agencies, as applicableBe detailed oriented and have excellent interpersonal skillsHave working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products and the desire and ability to learn software for course management and third-party learning resources. Preferred Qualifications Additional training or experience in educational theory and/or evaluationA record of success as a medical educatorExperience using innovative teaching methods, which might include team-based learning, “flipped classroom”, problem-based learning, distance learning, interactive large group presentation, audience response systems and curriculum delivery systemsExperience with curricular and instructional designRecord of scholarly activity Key Competencies Ability to work both individually and collaboratively within a dynamic, inter-disciplinary environmentLeadership abilities in influencing and shaping performanceSelf-directed synthesis of multiple information sourcesStrong, effective, and diplomatic oral communication skills Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Kansas Health Science University offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. Some of our key benefits include: generous paid time-off, medical and dental coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, professional development, and regular employee appreciation events. Kansas Health Science University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.