"Instructor, OMM, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (AY 25-26 Pool Posting) Periodic Engagement Role"

Job Description

The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM) is seeking Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) physicians for in-person, faculty teaching positions across the state of Ohio. Positions can include regular but low frequency teaching for medical students in their first two years of medical school on one of our three campuses in Athens, Cleveland, or Dublin, Ohio, and/or small group instruction sessions one to four times per month over seven months for medical students in years three and four at various clinical sites across the state of Ohio.

Successful applicants will have special interest and qualifications in the practice and teaching of osteopathic principles and manipulative medicine, possess a strong desire to teach and advise osteopathic medical students within the curriculum, and strong interpersonal skills to relate to diverse faculty, staff, students and community members. Applications for these positions will be reviewed for consideration if/when a need arises.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach the clinical application of osteopathic principles and manipulative medicine in ambulatory and hospital-based practices.

Small Group Instruction for Years 3 and 4:

• Teach OMM skills in 7 sessions between August and April at an assigned clinical site near you
• Each small group session is 2 hours and roughly every 4 weeks excluding the months of January, May, June, and July
• Utilize provided materials (PowerPoints with demonstrations of each technique)
• Provide clinical correlations, modifications of techniques, additional techniques and clinical skills, and/or other activities to individualize sessions
• Evaluate students' mastery of the required techniques

Clinical Instruction for Years 1 and 2:

• Team-teach courses assigned to the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) on one of our three campuses in Athens, Cleveland or Dublin, Ohio
• Participate in ongoing programs and program development of the Department of OMM including pre- and post-medical school training and other scholarly activities as appropriate

About the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine:

Mission:

We pride ourselves on our strong focus on our mission: training osteopathic primary care physicians to serve Ohio.

Our medical school educates physicians committed to practice in Ohio, emphasizes primary care, engages in focused research, and embraces both Appalachian and urban communities. Integral to this mission, our college community commits itself to: providing a clinically integrated, learning-centered, osteopathic medical education continuum for students, interns, residents and primary care associates; embracing public service; and improving the health and well-being of underserved populations.

Vision:

A healthier Ohio, empowered by compassionate osteopathic physicians.

With our graduates and partners, we advance care and knowledge to improve the health of our communities. Our culture is built upon resiliency, courage and compassion. Our physicians humanize each patient encounter, bridging the gap between therapeutics, medical technologies, health systems, care delivery and disparity.

Essential Values:

These fundamental principles form the foundation of the culture at our college: wholeness and balance within each person; integrity; community of mutual respect; acceptance of others; pursuit of excellence; a climate of scholarship; and commitment to service, generosity and compassion.

Our Campuses:

https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/about/campuses

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an American Osteopathic Association (AOA)-approved osteopathic college by start date of position

Satisfactory completion of an AOA-approved internship and AOA-approved residency program by start date of position

Board eligible for or board certified by the AOA

Current licensure by a state medical board

Preferred Qualifications

Additional certification or eligibility for certification by the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

Department

HCOM - Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM)

Pay Rate:

Pay is commensurate with education and experience, while also considering internal equity and is accompanied by an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% company contribution, paid sick leave, and access to professional development programs. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/.

Job Open Date

08/06/2025

Posting Close Date

7/31/2026

Job Category:

Instructor

Months

12 month

Planning Unit:

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Campus:

Dublin, Athens, Cleveland