EEO Statement
Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.Job Category: Faculty/Instructional
Department: NeuroSci Cell Bio Physiology-BSOM
EEO number: 26Y208
Position FTE: 100%
Minimum Annual Salary
NegotiableSalary Band: FA NA
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Boonshoft School of Medicine (BSOM), Wright State University, invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in human genetics or genomics. This position supports both the educational mission of the BSOM Wright Curriculum and the development of a research program in molecular and human genetics.The successful candidate will serve as a key educator and curricular leader responsible for the integration and delivery of human genetics content within the BSOM Wright Curriculum, a fully integrated and lecture-free medical curriculum. The faculty member will collaborate with faculty across the Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Medical Education, as well as clinical departments, to coordinate genetics instruction across the foundational and clinical phases of the medical curriculum.
The successful candidate is also expected to establish or maintain an active extramurally funded research program in areas broadly related to human genomics, molecular genetics, pharmacogenomics, or related fields. Opportunities exist for collaboration within the BSOM research community and with clinical partners in the Premier Health/WSU network.
The faculty member will contribute to innovative medical education through the development of instructional materials, assessment tools, and scholarly approaches to teaching and curriculum implementation.
Minimum Qualifications
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS1. Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree.
2. Evidence of scholarly productivity appropriate to career stage (e.g., peer-reviewed publications).
3. Excellent oral and written communication as well as interpersonal skills.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree.
2. Evidence of scholarly productivity appropriate to career stage (e.g., peer-reviewed publications).
3. Excellent oral and written communication as well as interpersonal skills.
4. Five (5) years' experience as an Assistant Professor with an exemplary scholarly portfolio, successful mentoring, and evidence of extramural funding consistent with institutional promotion criteria.
Preferred Qualifications
1. At least two years of postdoctoral research experience with demonstrated research productivity.2. Demonstrated research expertise in human genetics, genomics, molecular genetics, or related areas.
3. Evidence of or potential for obtaining extramural research funding (e.g., NIH or equivalent agencies).
4. Experience teaching in medical, graduate, or biomedical undergraduate education.
5. Experience with curriculum design, integrated medical education, or innovative teaching methods.
6. Experience teaching human genetics or genomics in a medical or biomedical curriculum.
7. Experience developing or using NBME-style assessment questions or similar competency-based assessments.
Essential Functions and percent of time
40% - Teaching and Curriculum Leadership- Coordinate and deliver instruction in human genetics across the foundational phases of the medical curriculum