"Assistant/Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences"

Assistant/Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences

The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) seeks a qualified, enthusiastic individual to join our faculty as an Assistant/Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences. This is a full-time teaching position for first- and second-year medical students. The successful candidate will hold a terminal degree in Biomedical Sciences, Physiology, or a related field. This faculty member will join a teaching team primarily responsible for the educational development of ACOM students. Experience teaching courses in biomedical sciences, physiology, and/or biochemistry is preferred. The faculty member is also expected to contribute to scholarly programs in their chosen areas. Applications will be reviewed immediately. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and includes an excellent benefits package.

Faculty at ACOM enjoy a collaborative teaching environment, meaningful input into curriculum development, strong institutional support for education-focused scholarship, and the opportunity to directly influence the training of future physicians. Career advancement is supported at ACOM through faculty mentorship and administrative support.

ACOM is a comprehensive, four-year osteopathic medical college located in Dothan, Alabama. The city of Dothan has a low crime rate, a cost of living well below the national average, and is about 90 minutes from the Emerald Coast beaches of Florida. The college is the academic division of Southeast Health. ACOM was the first osteopathic college established in Alabama and the first in the nation to share a campus with a regional medical center.

Please submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references by email to James D. Foster, PhD, Associate Dean of Anatomy, Molecular Medicine, Research and Graduate Studies at ACOM, at jfoster@acom.edu. For questions, Dr. Foster may be reached at 334.699.2266.

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences is a full-time teaching position for first- and second-year medical students. The successful candidate will hold a terminal degree in Biomedical Sciences, Physiology, Molecular Biology, or a related field. This faculty member will join a teaching team primarily responsible for the educational development of ACOM students. Experience teaching courses in biomedical sciences, physiology, and/or biochemistry is preferred. The faculty member is also expected to contribute to scholarly programs in their chosen areas. Applications will be reviewed immediately. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and includes an excellent benefits package.

Position Details

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences reports to the Associate Dean of Anatomy and Molecular Medicine and has responsibility for, but is not limited to, the following:

Teaching and Education:

• Provide lectures and other instructional methodologies to medical students.
• Evaluate, develop, and deliver course material to ensure a high-quality curriculum for ACOM students.
• Evaluate student progress in learning appropriate medical knowledge. Communicate these evaluations to the student and administrative/faculty members as appropriate.
• May serve as a Course Director.

Research:

• Attend professional and scientific meetings to enhance personal knowledge and contribute to professional development.
• Engage in scientific research or scholarly activities related to areas of expertise.

Service:

• Participate in college and faculty committees in leadership and membership capacities.
• Engage in community outreach and service initiatives.
• Mentor and advise medical students.
• Conduct applicant interviews for the DO program upon request.
• Supervise student workers.

Office Hours:

• Hold regular office hours to provide academic support and assistance to students.
• Offer individual and group consultation sessions for students seeking clarification on course material, assignments, or academic concerns.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to students regarding academic and career goals.
• Use office hours for administrative tasks, such as grading assignments, preparing lectures, and responding to emails.
• Complete professional development activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Associate Dean.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Dedication to teaching and mentorship.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications:

• Possess an earned doctorate degree in biomedical science or a related field is required.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching in an accredited college is preferred.
• Previous academic experience in an osteopathic institution or other medical college with experience working in an integrated curriculum is preferred.

Physical Requirements (required for labor liability purposes (i.e., ADA, Worker’s Comp).

Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor (Rank commensurate with experience and qualifications)