Clinical Asst Professor - OMS1 Program Director - CCOM - 0.3 FTE

Primary Responsibilities

• Interacts professionally and collegially with students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrates a professional demeanor and serves as a role model and mentor.
• Communicates effectively in person and through written correspondence.
• Supports and encourages students experiencing academic or personal challenges.
• Addresses student concerns and problems promptly and effectively.

Administration

• Develops and aligns course objectives and lecture content with examination questions.
• Reviews examination performance, course outcomes, and student evaluations to identify and implement improvements.
• Maintains unrestricted medical licensure, malpractice coverage, and credentialing.
• Serves on university committees as assigned.
• Represents the department and university professionally in all academic and community engagements.

Teaching

• Enhances existing curriculum, including didactic and technique components.
• Collaborates with other faculty members to ensure instructional alignment.
• Delivers lectures for OMS I–II classes as needed.
• Recommends curriculum improvements to align with national board examination standards.
• Develops and facilitates online or self-directed learning materials.
• Reviews and updates the curriculum in coordination with the Department Chair.

Examination Development

• Creates and assesses clear weekly learning objectives.
• Contributes to the development and refinement of written and practical examinations.
• Works collaboratively with faculty to maintain consistency and compliance with national standards.
• Prepares and submits quizzes and exams through Exam Soft.
• Works with OMM scholars to develop practical examinations.

Skills Laboratory Instruction

• Provides instruction and table training during OMM Skills Labs (Wednesdays).
• Attends SMJC and pre-lab preparation sessions.
• Participates actively in ongoing improvement of weekly skills sessions.
• Collaborates with faculty colleagues to promote instructional quality and consistency.

OMM Scholarship

• Contributes to the production of educational materials and academic publications.
• Engages in OMM and sports medicine scholar journal clubs.
• Mentors students in developing and presenting research posters at local and national conferences (e.g., AOA, AAO).
• Collaborates with the OMM Research Professor on departmental research efforts.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience required.
• Experience in curriculum development and/or academic administration preferred.
• Certification in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (NMM) is desirable.