Assistant/Associate Professor of Physiology

About the role

Kansas City University (KCU) is adding to its department of Basic Sciences in the College of Osteopathic Medicine at its campus in Joplin, Missouri. The Basic Science team is seeking a new full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Physiology.

Responsibilities

• Continuously prepares and teaches assigned courses
• Develops course syllabi
• Participates in curriculum and assessment development for student success
• Provides student advisement/office hours
• Uses innovative teaching methods and the application of learning sciences in medical education
• Engages in admissions activities
• Participates in committee(s) as assigned
• Engages in independent mission-relevant research or other scholarly activity and continues professional development
• Participates in Commencement and White Coat ceremonies
• Understands accreditation standards and expectations specific to the department and adheres to policies and procedures to meet or exceed such standards
• Conducts oneself appropriately, professionally, and consistently in accordance with the philosophy and mission of KCU
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or related doctoral degree/DO/MD
• Undergraduate or graduate training or teaching in human physiology preferred
• Record of publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of personnel and students
• Able to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills (oral/written) essential
• Computer literacy required

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in teaching Physiology at the professional school level
• Minimum of two years post-doctoral experience preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching preferred
• Experience in developing and utilizing new instructional technologies in teaching and assessing anatomical learning
• Experience with curricular, instructional design, and training or experience in educational theory and/or evaluation
• Possess high emotional intelligence and excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills