Clinical Faculty - Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine/Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine-KHSU

Specific Responsibilities

• Teaching (75%)
  • Works with Department Chair to integrate and implement KansasCOM courses into a four-year, seamless curriculum using onsite, distance-learning, and other standard and emerging pedagogies
  • Reviews relevant KansasCOM curriculum in its entirety and recommends pertinent suggestions to the Course Directors, Department Chair, and Associate Dean
  • Aids in monitoring the progress of all students to ensure successful progress toward graduation and recommends disciplinary action when necessary
  • Teaches in assigned courses
  • Serves as a student advisor as assigned
  • Aid in student re-testing and remediation as necessary
• Administration (5%)
  • Assists with interviewing and hiring of department faculty as requested
  • Participates in the peer evaluation of department faculty
  • Assists in interviewing prospective students for KansasCOM
• Service (10%)
  • Participates in student interviewing, mentorship, and career counseling
  • Foster a positive culture amongst the students, faculty, and KHSC-KansasCOM staff
  • Serve on selected committees at the discretion of the Dean
  • Aid the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in accreditation functions to include document creation, data collection, data entry, education of faculty on accreditation, and other accreditation-related functions at the discretion of the Dean
  • To participate in community relations efforts to extend and enhance the visibility and reputation of the Department, KansasCOM, and KHSC

Qualification(s)

• Board Eligible/Certified DO or MD with appropriate training and skills
• Clinical experience practicing OMT within their specialty
• Graduate of an accredited College of Osteopathic Medicine or LCME
• Curricular and teaching experience, in formal and informal instruction, and learner supervision and evaluation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detailed oriented and have excellent interpersonal skills
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite products and the desire and ability to learn course management software/distance learning technologies
• Able to complete multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and exercise good judgment

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification/Board Eligibility through the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (AOBNMM) or dual certification in a primary specialty and NMM/OMM is desired
• Board Certified ONMM, NMM-OMM or C-SPOM
• Experience as an instructor or course director of an OMM/OPP department or course
• Experience in teaching and/or research in a COCA-accredited osteopathic medical school or college
• Experience in more than one clinical and/or preclinical discipline
• Experience in course development and curriculum integration

Key Competencies

• Leadership abilities in influencing and shaping performance
• Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm to contribute to organizational growth and development
• Strong knowledge base in medical education assessment
• Strong team & people management skills
• Familiarity with AOA COCA requirements
• Strong, effective, and diplomatic oral and written communication skills
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Excellent service skills relevant to supervisor, peers, direct reports, medical students, and faculty
• Experience with medical school accreditation and reporting

Essential Physical and Mental Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

Benefits

• Generous paid time-off
• Medical and dental coverage
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Retailment plan with employer contribution
• Multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development
• Regular employee appreciation events

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kansas Health Science University (KHSU)-Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KansasCOM) not to discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and any medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. KHSU-KansasCOM is committed to complying with all applicable laws regarding equal employment opportunities. KHSU-KansasCOM strives to create and maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency, and respect.