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Biomedical Sciences Faculty - Pharmacology

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Las Cruces, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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“Para la gente, y el futuro! For the people, and the future!”

Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award two-time recipient from INSIGHT into Diversity (2022,2023)

The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (The College), a young and innovative medical school in beautiful and sunny Las Cruces, New Mexico, invites applications for a full-time, year-round (12-month appointment) faculty position in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. The College seeks to identify and hire an energetic, dedicated individual with strong pedagogical versatility, a passion for teaching and enthusiasm for mentoring students academically and for summer research projects. The ideal candidate will be either a PhD with postdoctoral experience or a Board Certified PharmD and will have demonstrated relevant teaching experience in the field of pharmacology

The College’s mission is to educate a diverse osteopathic physician workforce committed to improving the quality and access to healthcare in underserved communities. While teaching is the primary focus of our faculty, an outstanding research laboratory is available to foster faculty-driven research projects and/or engage students in research. The College implements a spiral, systems-based curriculum that effectively integrates disciplines, and incorporates interactive methodologies and an andragogical teaching philosophy. The College encourages student learning in a humanistic environment, and promotes patient-centered, evidence-based medical care of the highest quality, in a manner consistent with these core values.

Successful candidates will function as a member of a collaborative teaching team to develop and deliver their instructional content within an integrated curriculum. The primary teaching focus of this position will involve teaching medical students through the systems-based courses of the 1st and 2nd academic years. Responsibilities will include developing collaboratively designed and highly integrated curricular elements with other faculty. Service to the College and the community will also be an essential function of the position, including committee membership, faculty development, student advising, interviewing prospective students, and community outreach. Additionally, evidence of scholarly activity with a record of publication and productivity, are preferred and valued credentials in prospective candidates.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Terminal degree (PharmD, MD, PhD)
  • Evidence of commitment to teaching pharmacology in a medical school or pharmacy school setting
  • Evidence of, and the potential for growth in, teaching, scholarly activity, and service

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Pharmacology teaching experience in US-based medical school or pharmacy school settings
  • Experience using innovative teaching methods which might include team-based learning, ‘flipped classroom’, problem-based learning, distance learning, interactive large group presentation, audience response systems, curriculum learning management systems (e.g. Canvas), and proficiency in exam item writing (USMLE and/or COMLEX-style)
  • Experience in online teaching activities
  • Experience with curricular and instructional design

Specific Faculty Responsibilities:

  • Approximately 60% time and effort devoted to delivering instruction in first and second-year medical student curricula and to providing service (committee responsibilities, student mentoring, interviewing, etc.) to the institution
  • Work collaboratively with other faculty members to develop the integrated and interdisciplinary medical curriculum (1st and 2nd year)
  • Supervise, advise, and mentor medical students Approximately 40% of time and effort devoted to scholarly activity
    • Examples of Scholarly work include:
      • Participating in institutional and departmental educational research activities including study design, data generation and analysis, manuscript preparation, and submission
      • Developing an independent program of scholarly endeavor (basic, translational, clinical, or educational research; educational materials/programs development, etc.)
      • Providing supervision and evaluation of medical students and their scholarly projects
  • Develop and prepare teaching materials (presentations, lectures, exam items, etc.)
  • Serve on departmental and institutional committees and task forces
  • Demonstrate professionalism as defined by the College declaration of faculty professionalism and responsibility

This full-time position has a start date of January 6, 2025, but is negotiable. The position reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences. The College offers a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with appointed faculty rank, qualifications, and experience. Inquiries should be made to the chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Debra E. Bramblett, PhD (email: [email protected]).

Application materials should include a Curriculum Vitae; a cover letter that includes detailed statements of teaching philosophy, scholarly (research) interests, and academic and professional experience; and the names and contact information of three referees from whom the applicant has requested letters of recommendation (to be forwarded directly to Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine).

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

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, a review of resumes is scheduled to begin immediately. Salary is commensurate with experience. EOE.

https://bcomnm.org/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 experiences to apply.

About Las Cruces, NM:

Las Cruces is the second largest city inNew Mexico and is located in the southern part of the state at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25.Less than an hour from El Paso, Las Cruces is the mid-point between San Diego, CA and Dallas, TX. Las Cruces is in the Chihuahuan Desert, in the heart of the fertile Mesilla Valley, between the majestic Organ Mountains and the illustrious Rio Grande – the lands and waters that sustain us. Boasting an average of 320 days of sunshine per year and situated at an elevation of 3,900 feet above sea level, Las Cruces isan ideal year-round destination, home to a rich culture and history, vibrant art and music scene, ideal weather for an abundance of outdoor activities, and authentic cuisinemade from recipes passed down through the generations.

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