Pathology Faculty - Asst/Assoc Professor

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The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine invites applications for a faculty position in the Department of Physiology and Pathology. We seek a student-centered individual with a passion for teaching, scholarship, and service. The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience in clinical pathology and/or pathology teaching at a university, graduate school or medical school level. Applicants should be able to teach in one or more content areas across our systems-based curriculum, and have interest or experience in online instruction as well as active teaching and learning modalities. Evidence of scholarship and mentoring, with a strong record of collaboration, publication and productivity, is also preferred in prospective candidates.

One of the nation's newest and most innovative medical schools, the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is located in beautiful Las Cruces, New Mexico, where community, cultural, and outdoor activities are exceptional and plentiful. The College has a commitment to increasing the strength and diversity of the physician workforce, and is specifically dedicated to improving the health of underserved communities through culturally respectful education, research, and service efforts. Teaching is the primary focus of our faculty, and Burrell employs a two-pass, systems-based curriculum that integrates disciplines and incorporates multiple approaches to engage our students and facilitate their professional preparation. The College supports student learning in a humanistic environment, and promotes patient-centered, evidence-based medical care of the highest quality, in a manner consistent with our core values. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instruct first- and second-year osteopathic medical students.
• Develop board-style (COMLEX/USMLE) exam questions.
• Participate in student interviews, advising, and mentoring.
• Contribute to curricular development, implementation, and assessment.
• Provide service to the institution, the community, and your profession.
• Engage in scholarly activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Specific Faculty Responsibilities:

• Devote a majority of faculty effort (typically 60-70% time) to delivering instruction in the first and second year osteopathic medical student curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with other faculty members to advance the integrated and interdisciplinary osteopathic medical curriculum.
• Supervise, advise, mentor, and evaluate osteopathic medical students as they perform in academic, scholarly, leadership, or professional settings.
• Develop, prepare, deliver, and evaluate educational materials.
• Serve on departmental and institutional committees and task forces, and contribute to community and professional service.
• Participate in scientific, educational, community-based, or other types of research and/or scholarship.
•  Consistently demonstrate and model professionalism as defined by the Burrell College declaration of faculty professionalism and responsibility.

Burrell faculty appointments follow a 12-month calendar. This is a full-time, fully-funded position but applicants may negotiate for an alternative level of commitment, not less than 50% time, if desired. The start date for this position is flexible; the position will remain open until filled but review of applications will begin immediately. The hired individual will report directly to the Chair of the Department of Physiology and Pathology. Burrell offers a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with appointed faculty rank, qualifications, and experience.

Applicants must currently be authorized to lawfully work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• D.O./M.D. or equivalent degree, or Ph.D. in Pathology.
• Commitment to teaching pathology at the pre-clinical level.
• Demonstrated contributions in teaching, research or scholarly activity, and service, with continued growth potential in these areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with curriculum development and implementation at the university, graduate, or medical school level.
• Board certified or eligible in Pathology.
• Experience in teaching pathology or pathophysiology in clinical context.
• Current or prior experience working directly with patient samples.
• Experience with online instruction and/or active learning approaches; knowledge of educational theories.
• Evidence of scholarly activity with a record of publication/dissemination and productivity.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of Learning Management Systems and Microsoft Office.

For additional information, please contact the Search Committee Chair:

Dr. Kristin Gosselink (kgosselink@burrell.edu)

Initial application materials should include the following, to be uploaded as a single PDF file:

1. a Curriculum Vitae;
2. a letter of interest, not more than three pages in length, that includes brief statements of teaching philosophy, scholarly and/or research interests, and a summary of the applicant’s academic and professional experience; and
3. an unofficial transcript or listing of relevant graduate coursework.

Applications should be submitted by electronic submission (online application via JazzHR) to the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Office of Human Resources, see link below or visit the Career Opportunities page on the Burrell website.

Burrell College Employment Opportunities

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in our faculty and staff as an important aspect of the educational process. 
BCOM encourages individuals with varied backgrounds and experience.

The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is the only medical college in the United States with a mission addressing healthcare in the Southwestern United States and its border with Northern Mexico. Although the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is a private, investor owned, free-standing, independently operated and licensed college, it is affiliated with New Mexico State University (NMSU) and our students enjoy the student life and campus community benefits that come with a major public research university.

In a unique public-private partnership, the College’s students have access to many university facilities and services, such as athletics, intramural sports, some health services and recreational facilities. The College’s students can also utilize NMSU’s housing and meal services, at an additional cost. Burrell College’s 80,000 square foot newly constructed building is located at the Arrowhead Research Park on the NMSU campus, adjacent to the football stadium.

The Burrell College is a private, investor owned, medical school affiliated with New Mexico State University. The Burrell College is free-standing, separately licensed and independently operated entity and not part of New Mexico State University.

Find out more about us at our website:  Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

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