SOMA - Assistant/Associate Professor of Biochemistry

Job Type
Full-time

A.T. Still University's School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) is seeking a full-time, exempt Professor of Biochemistry at the Assistant or Associate level on the Mesa, Arizona campus. This position focuses exclusively on educating medical students in biochemistry, delivered through both large and small group formats.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a content expert in biochemistry.
• Facilitate small group learning and collaborate on case-based learning sessions.
• Work collaboratively with other faculty to create and develop cases for case-based learning sessions.
• Prepare educational tools (AV, demonstration models, workshops, lesson plans, etc.), as needed.
• Provide reliable and valid formative and summative assessment items, including board-style questions.
• Identify and support underperforming students through evaluation tools.
• Advise, mentor, and provide constructive feedback to students.
• Act as an advisor for at least one student club.
• Participate in departmental and institutional committees.
• Act as a course director for one block in the preclinical curriculum.
• Engage in scholarly activity related to medical education, teaching methods, or community-based research.
• Contribute to faculty development offerings and curricular meetings.
• Interview prospective students for ATSU-SOMA.
• Accept assignments and directives from the Department Chair and Curricular Deans.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to meet the goals and mission of ATSU-SOMA.

Education & Experience:

• A terminal degree (PhD or DSc) in biochemistry or molecular biology.
• Teaching experience in higher education with a demonstrated ability to engage students.
• Strong preference for candidates experienced in collaborative and interactive teaching strategies, such as case-based or team based learning.

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Expertise in biochemistry with a focus on educational application rather than research.
• Proficiency with student privacy standards (FERPA, HIPAA).
• Strong communication skills and computer literacy (MS Office Suite and learning management systems).
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Flexibility and willingness to contribute to a collegial academic environment.

Important Considerations:

ATSU-SOMA values education-focused faculty members who prioritize student learning, educational innovation, and professional collaboration. Faculty members will have opportunities to participate in scholarly activities, such as developing new teaching methods or educational research, but should not expect resources for laboratory-based or biomedical bench research.

Please submit a cover letter outlining your interest in this position and highlighting the relevant skills, experiences, and motivations that make you an ideal candidate. ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. If eligible, employee-elected benefits begin on the first of the month following the hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

A.T. University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.