Professor of Biomedical Sciences

Job Summary

This is a College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) Faculty-level position within Western University of Health Sciences and is offered in conjunction with an administrative appointment. Together, the faculty role of Professor of Biomedical Sciences (PCN F03333) and the administrative role (PCN A04051) comprise a full-time position (1.0 FTE).

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Broad, current familiarity with the issues, trends, terminology, regulatory policies, and changing environment operative within the medical education and research communities.
• Extensive familiarity with processes and trends associated with higher education accreditation and with continuous quality improvement strategies in research planning.
• Teaching expertise required in medical education related to at least one of the major disciplines within the Biomedical Sciences department (Biochemistry/Genetics, Physiology, Microbiology/Immunology, or Pharmacology).
• Experience collaborating with faculty and staff in curriculum development and biomedical research.

Education Required

• PhD, MD, DO, or closely related credentials from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• 5 years post-doctoral experience teaching in one of the major disciplines within the Biomedical Sciences department (Biochemistry/Genetics, Physiology, Microbiology/Immunology, or Pharmacology) at an accredited institution of higher learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD preferred.