Assistant Professor- Clinical Faculty Obstetrics and Gynecology

Position Number: 002433 | Department: SOM-Clinical Research Development (MU9401) | Location: Marshall University School of Medicine (MUSOM) | Full-time, 37.5-hour work week

About Marshall University

Marshall University is a public comprehensive university founded in 1837 and named after Chief Justice John Marshall. Located in downtown Huntington, West Virginia, with additional locations in South Charleston and Point Pleasant, the university advances the public good through innovative, accredited educational programs. Its mission includes offering high-quality, affordable, and accessible education; fostering diversity of thought and culture; promoting research and creative activities; contributing to community quality of life through applied research, economic development, health care, and cultural enrichment; and cultivating an inclusive, just, and equitable community.

Benefits

• Work week: 37.5 hours
• Winter Break: nearly two weeks off in December
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Annual leave: up to 24 days per year (maximum 360 hours) for classified staff, non-classified staff, and 12-month faculty
• Sick leave: up to 18 days per year
• Health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) with seven health benefit plans
• Tuition benefits for regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children
• Retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA); full-time benefits-eligible employees must participate in the mandated 401(a) plan
• Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost; optional life insurance coverage available with pre-tax earnings
• Wellness programs: PEIA care management programs and Pathways to Wellness program

Responsibilities

• Participate in day-to-day activities of the Division of OB/GYN
• Provide direct clinical supervision of residents
• Provide didactic instruction to residents
• Deliver student lectures, seminars, moderation, and clinical teaching in conjunction with the Clerkship Director's curriculum
• Participate in the clinical research program development and facilitate patient recruitment as needed
• Provide direct patient care
• Participate in the OB/GYN generalist call schedule on a regular basis
• Participate in the weekly in-house call schedule
• Participate in other clinical activities of the department
• Consult with the Chair on potential new OB/GYN market opportunities
• Participate in productivity and cost analysis projects
• Work closely with the Curriculum Committee of MUSOM to ensure compatibility of departmental goals with institutional goals
• Visit rural sites for appropriateness of training
• Explore new and innovative teaching techniques

Requirements

• MD or equivalent degree
• Completion of a four-year residency in obstetrics and gynecology
• American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology certification or active candidate status
• Ability to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description

Preferred qualifications: none specified beyond the required qualifications.