Assistant Professor Of Surgery

Summary
The School of Podiatric Medicine at Barry University welcomes applications for a full-time (12-month) Assistant Professor of Surgery. The University encourages applications from individuals with a commitment to excellent medical and surgical education and quality patient care. All full-time faculty members employed by BUSPM are expected to engage in activities that are considered core to their primary role as a faculty member. These activities include teaching, scholarly activity, and service.
Barry University is a non-tenure institution. Administrative appointments are made using a 12-month, continuing contract subject to satisfactory annual review and a summative review after completion of a six-year term.
The DPM program has a maximum enrollment of 268 graduate students and is supported by 15 full-time faculty and five staff. BUSPM's distinctive approach to education and clinical care emphasizes interdisciplinary and interprofessional learning and practice directed toward solving complex problems. Student outcomes, including first time pass rates for licensure exams and residency placement, are outstanding, and there is extraordinary demand for the college's graduates.
This is an In-Person position
Start date for this position is July 1, 2024.
Essential Functions

• Develop, instruct, and employ multiple teaching modalities in the delivery of the Podiatric Surgery curriculum in both classroom and clinical settings, aligning with the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) accreditation standards and the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM) Curriculum Guide, to meet student learning objectives.
• Provide summative and formative assessment of podiatric medical student performance. Administer, proctor, and grade assessments utilizing ExamSoft™, reporting grades in the Canvas Learning Management System
• Serve as an academic advisor and mentor to students within the DPM program, providing individualized support and feedback.
• Serve on established Barry University and School-specific committees and attend professional meetings related to job function. Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies and procedures that are consistent with the overall Mission Statement of the University and the School of Podiatric Medicine, and that comply with accreditation standards and other regulatory agencies. Participate in strategic planning and accreditation activities, as needed.
• Participate in scholarly activity processes directly or in a supportive role which may include but is not limited to pre-clinical science research, clinical research, medical education scholarly activity, and/or scholarly activity regarding process, policy and procedure improvement/enhancement. The extent of scholarly activity will be determined on an individual basis per faculty workload model. Scholarly activity should be conducted in accordance with the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the Department of Grants and Sponsored Programs, and Federal and State statutes.
• Diagnose and treat a variety of foot and ankle conditions, providing comprehensive podiatric care to patients of all ages at a designated Barry University Foot and Ankle Institute.
  Maintain/obtain the necessary active and unrestricted podiatric medical license, board qualification/certification by ABFAS or ABPM, and controlled substance licenses necessary for supporting and participating in clinical care related to the educational activities of the School and to the Barry University Foot and Ankle Institute.
• Participate in teaching activities within the clinic, providing guidance to medical students and/or Residents. Integrate educational objectives into clinical practice, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and curricular guidelines.

Other duties as assigned by the Dean
Qualifications/Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
• Must have the ability to engage with students in classroom and clinical andragogy
• Must be able to operate a desktop computer and be proficient in the MS Office Suite.
• Experience in using learning management systems, e.g., Canvas or Blackboard.
• Familiarity with online examination systems, e.g., ExamSoft, a plus.
• Excellent communication skills for preparing notes and documents related to courses and other committee-related documents.

Application Process:
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a comprehensive application, including

• Curriculum vitae;
• Statement of teaching philosophy including experience, interests, and future plans (max. 5 pages);
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness;
• Description of scholarly achievements;
• Official transcripts;
• Names and contact information of three professional/academic references.
• US citizenship or permanent residency required. Relocation expenses may be considered for successful applicants. Incomplete applications will not be entertained. Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine is an Equal Opportunity.

Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.
Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.