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Assistant/Associate Professor of Osteopathic Principles and Practices (three Positions to be

Employer
Sam Houston State University
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Dec 18, 2019
Posting Details

Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Osteopathic Principles and Practices (three Positions to be Filled) Requisition 201900107F Rank Assistant or Associate Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Category Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track College College of Osteopathic Medicine Department Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practice Open Date 12/18/2019 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/23392
Contact Name Christina Trujillo Title

Administrative Associate II, Department of Osteopathic Principles & Practices
1 Financial Plaza
Huntsville, TX 77340

Note: This position will move to Conroe, TX upon completion of the medical school facility.

Contact Phone 936-294-2366 Contact Email christina.trujillo@shsu.edu
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

Serves the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, teaching in the Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practices. The position reports to the Chair of the Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practices. The COM is focused on primary care and other specialties identified as a physician workforce shortage in the State of Texas, and has developed an integrated curriculum merging basic science instruction and clinical learning with an osteopathic emphasis. The inaugural class will begin in August, 2020.

The OP&P faculty is responsible for designing and delivering osteopathic diagnosis, techniques, and osteopathic principles throughout the undergraduate curriculum, teaching in all four years of OMM courses, Systems courses, Clinical Medicine courses, and the preparation for Clerkship Course. Teaching modalities include large group sessions, procedural skills training, OMM skills training, simulation activities, and OSCE’s. The OP&P faculty will also participate in faculty and community education of the unique aspects of osteopathic medicine, including continuing medical education. In addition, the OPP faculty is expected to participate in scholarship and research, the SHSU faculty practice, and university service. The person selected must be comfortable working in preclinical and clinical education, as well as evaluation of curriculum and students through various learning and assessment methods. The department is also responsible for development and aiding GME programs affiliated with the COM in achieving and maintaining osteopathic recognition through the ACGME .

Educational Requirements for the Position

The successful candidate will have a DO degree from an accredited College of Osteopathic Medicine with residency training in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine ( OMM ) or Osteopathic Family Medicine with skills in OMM, and eligibility or current NMM, SPOMM, or Family Medicine and OMT board certification. Candidates must be eligible for or have a current license to practice medicine in Texas.

Experience Required for the Position

A background in medical education is desirable with experience working in a department of Osteopathic Principles / Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at a College of Osteopathic Medicine. A desire to teach at the Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education levels are necessary. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and training.

Other Requirements for the Position

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite products. Familiarity with educational technologies such as learning management systems, exam, and polling software preferred. Ability to communicate and work with other faculty, osteopathic medical students, physician preceptors, and college administration. Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills and capacity to demonstrate personal initiative and abilities to deal with a rapidly changing environment are essential. Experience teaching in an undergraduate program preferred. Other duties as assigned.Works under minimum direction.

Note: This position will move to Conroe, TX upon completion of the medical school facility.

Special Instructions Summary

Please provide contact information for three references in the Required Documents section.

Open Until Filled Yes
EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

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Candidate Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
  3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  4. Reference Contact Information
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