Assistant/Associate Professor of Physiology

R-0002626
Joplin Campus

Job Type:
Faculty

Job Description:

Kansas City University (KCU) is adding to our department of Basic Sciences in the College of Osteopathic Medicine at our campus in Joplin, Missouri. The Basic Science team is seeking a new full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Physiology. We particularly seek an individual with multi-disciplinary expertise in human physiology, with higher emphasis in Cardio, Pulmonary and Renal Physiology. This individual will contribute to the education of students; engage in service opportunities to effectively and positively promote the University, the discipline, and the profession; and actively engage in the advancement of research and scholarly activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Continuously prepares and teaches assigned courses
• Develops course syllabi
• Actively participates in curriculum and assessment development for student success
• Provide student advisement/office hours
• Use innovative teaching methods and the application of learning sciences in medical education
• Participates in admissions activities
• Participates in committee(s) as assigned
• Engages in independent mission relevant research or other scholarly activity and continued professional development
• Participates in Commencement and White Coat ceremonies
• Understands accreditation standards and expectations specific to the department and adheres to policies and procedures to meet or exceed such standards
• Conducts oneself appropriately, professionally, and consistently in accordance with the philosophy and mission of KCU
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or related doctoral degree/DO/MD
• Undergraduate or graduate training or teaching in human physiology preferred
• Record of publication in peer reviewed journals
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of personnel and students. Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment. Excellent communication skills (oral/written) essential. Computer literacy required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in teaching Physiology at the professional school level
• Minimum of two years post-doctoral experience preferred
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching preferred
• Experience in developing and utilizing new instructional technologies in teaching and assessing anatomical learning
• Experience with curricular, instructional design, and training or experience in educational theory and/or evaluation
• Possess high emotional intelligence and excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.

Who is KCU?

Kansas City University (KCU), founded in 1916, is a fully accredited, private not-for-profit health sciences university with Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Biosciences and a developing College of Dental Medicine. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is the sixth largest medical school in the nation, the ninth most impactful medical school in primary care for the nation, the tenth most affordable of private medical colleges, and the leading producer of physicians for the State of Missouri. The College of Osteopathic Medicine has two sites strategically located on the University’s campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, Missouri, to address the growing needs of both urban and rural populations. The University offers multiple graduate degrees: a doctor of osteopathic medicine; a doctor of psychology in clinical psychology; a master of arts in bioethics; a master of science in the biomedical sciences; a master of business administration in partnership with Rockhurst University; a new master of public health in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center; and plans to seat the first doctor of dental medicine students in 2023.