Faculty Position in Biochemistry

Job Description

Summary:

D’Youville University College of Osteopathic Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Biochemistry. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of biochemistry and molecular foundations within the preclinical osteopathic medical curriculum.

The faculty member will teach core concepts in biochemistry, molecular biology, metabolic pathways, genetics, and clinically integrated biochemical principles, ensuring alignment with osteopathic education standards and COMLEX expectations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver biochemistry and molecular biology content in coordination with departmental leadership.
• Teach lectures, small-group sessions, and case-based instruction covering molecular mechanisms, metabolism, genetics, and clinical correlations.
• Create and maintain assessment materials aligned with curricular goals and COMLEX preparation.
• Integrate biochemical concepts with pathophysiology, pharmacology, and osteopathic clinical reasoning.
• Mentor and advise medical students in academic and professional development.
• Engage in scholarly activity in biomedical science, medical education, or related fields.
• Serve on College committees and contribute to accreditation and institutional initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• D.O., M.D., or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or genetics.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (2) years of teaching experience at the medical school or graduate level.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver rigorous biomedical content in an integrated curriculum.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to deliver rigorous biomedical content in an integrated curriculum.
• Commitment to high standards of academic professionalism and student engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in an osteopathic or allopathic medical school.
• Ability to integrate biochemistry and Molecular Biology concepts into systems-based and case-based curricula.
• Familiarity with COMLEX expectations and NBOME blueprinting.
• Record of scholarly productivity and student mentorship.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and curricular innovation.

Work Remotely - No

Work Location: Buffalo, NY

Job Type: Full Time, 12-Month Faculty Appointment, Administrative Exempt

Pay: $80,000 - $100,000 Annually

Rank: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (commensurate with experience)