Basic Science Faculty - Physiology/Microbiology - College of Medicine

JOB SUMMARY

The Basic Science Faculty - Physiology/Microbiology faculty member will serve as a Facilitator in the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Pathway, teach/assist in courses in areas of expertise, write examination questions, conduct workshops and/or review sessions in one’s areas of expertise, advise medical students, interview applicants to medical school, and contribute to the mission of the college through research and service.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be available for possible occasional travel to Erie, as may be assigned by the Senior Vice President and Provost and the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for LECOM at Elmira;
• Facilitate PBL sessions, meeting with the class according to the published schedule;
• Teach and/or assist in courses in area of expertise, utilizing lectures, video presentations, podcasts, and laboratory activities;
• Evaluate all students who are in each class and each laboratory assigned;
• 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;
• Contribute to the academic planning and development of LECOM’s curriculum by preparing course syllabi, course outlines, lectures materials, bibliographies, and other materials related to the courses and laboratories as assigned;
• Provide academic advice and support to LECOM’s students through regularly scheduled and published office hours, and also, by appointment;
• Demonstrate continuing efforts to undertake research projects related to the faculty member’s discipline, and/or, the profession of Osteopathic Medicine;
• Be physically present at LECOM for no less than 40 hours per week during normal school hours in order to attend to teaching duties, research, committee assignments, student-related and other duties;
• Prepare written monthly reports documenting the foregoing activities in a form acceptable to the Senior Vice President and Provost and the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for LECOM at Elmira;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by LECOM in its sole discretion including, but not limited to, participation in any new academic programs;
• Interview prospective candidates for the College of Medicine (COM);
• Serve on committees, as assigned and as advisor to assigned students and at least one club;
• Provide, at minimum, two scholarly activity or research project yearly;
• Preparation of educational tools (A/V, demonstration models, lectures, lesson plans…etc.);
• 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;
• Faculty member will contribute and be responsible for overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising and student outcomes;
• Faculty member will contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;
• Faculty member will participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;
• Faculty member will commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach;
• Must be able to take direction and receive assignments from the Associate Dean of Preclinical Education; the PBL Pathway Director, and the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for LECOM at Elmira;
• Must be available for work during the hours assigned;
• Accept other duties assigned/needed for the Institution’s needs.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

• Complete the online application and upload current CV (curriculum vitae) to the application site;
• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and experience equivalent to: Ph.D. degree required; teaching experience in academia with two to five (2-5) years’ or more of experience preferred. Preferred areas of expertise include Physiology and Microbiology.