Adjunct Faculty - Osteopathic Principles & Practices (OPP)

Rocky Vista University

Rocky Vista University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Rocky Vista University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Location: US-UT-Ivins
Category: Faculty
Type: Regular Part-Time 19 hours or less

Location, Job Title, Benefits

The Department of OPP/OMM at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Southern Utah has an opening for an Adjunct Lab Faculty member to work one or two afternoon's a week with first year medical students.

All applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae. Final applicants will be required to pass both a background and drug test.

Purpose: Demonstrate experience and expertise in Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) in the context of clinical education for pre-doctoral students, provide service to the university and professional communities and engage in innovative scholarship and research to advance medical knowledge.

Essential Job Functions

Direct the education and instruction of medical students in OPP/OMM, while providing mentorship and motivation for learning, research and scholarly activity in classroom environments, clinical settings, active learning groups, laboratory experience and research opportunities. Be available for student advising, tutoring, remediation and consultation.

Marginal Job Functions

Minimum qualifications:

1. Terminal degree (DO or MD); Good standing with all regulatory and governmental boards and agencies; Eligible for coverage by college's malpractice insurer if applicable.

Preferred qualifications:

1. Three (3) years academic experience as a faculty member at a College of Osteopathic Medicine or as a faculty member in a Graduate Medical Education program, inclusive of residency; Current Board certified or Board eligible in area of specialization.

Rocky Vista University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

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