Assistant/Associate Professor of Osteopathic Principles and Practices/Physician
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 18, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Health & Medicine, Medicine, Other Health & Medicine
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Posting Details
Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title
Assistant/Associate Professor of Osteopathic Principles and Practices/Physician
Requisition
202200164F
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
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Open Date
11/18/2022
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/33212
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Christina Trujillo
Title
Educational Program Coordinator, Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practices
925 City Central Ave.
Conroe, TX 77304
Contact Phone
9362025243
Contact Email
christina.trujillo@shsu.edu
Position Details
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 Associate Dean of Osteopathic Integration. 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 OPP 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 OPP 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 and university service. The OPP Faculty will participate with the SHSU faculty practice, seeing patients in the clinic three half-days per week. 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.
Special Instructions Summary
Please upload a PDF with contact information (name/last name, phone number, and a valid email) for three references in the Required Documents section.
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. 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.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title
Assistant/Associate Professor of Osteopathic Principles and Practices/Physician
Requisition
202200164F
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
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Open Date
11/18/2022
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/33212
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Christina Trujillo
Title
Educational Program Coordinator, Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practices
925 City Central Ave.
Conroe, TX 77304
Contact Phone
9362025243
Contact Email
christina.trujillo@shsu.edu
Position Details
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 Associate Dean of Osteopathic Integration. 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 OPP 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 OPP 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 and university service. The OPP Faculty will participate with the SHSU faculty practice, seeing patients in the clinic three half-days per week. 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.
Special Instructions Summary
Please upload a PDF with contact information (name/last name, phone number, and a valid email) for three references in the Required Documents section.
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. 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.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn about this position?
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
- The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
- Association for Women in Science
- TWC - Work in Texas
- Inside Higher Ed
- Higher Ed Jobs
- HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- SHSU Website
- SHSU Employee
- SHSU Recruiter
- Other
- If your response to the question above was 'Other' please
indicate from what source.
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Reference Contact Information
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