SOMA - Assistant/Associate Professor OPP (.4 FTE)

Job Type

Part-time

Description

A.T. Still University's School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) is seeking part-time exempt OPP faculty at the assistant or associate level on the Mesa, Arizona campus. This OPP faculty member provides high-quality education in Osteopathic Principles and Practice and ATSU-SOMA's integrated curriculum, including anatomy, medical skills, and case-based inquiry small group sessions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Instruction

• Work collaboratively with the OPP team, Dean, Associate/Assistant Deans, Course Directors, faculty, and staff to support ATSU-SOMA's self-directed small group integrative curricular model.
• Provide OPP didactics and table training.
• Assist with developing Y1 and Y2 OPP courses.
• Assist with creating and administering OPP Y1 and Y2 practical and written examinations.
• Monitor mandatory attendance events and alert the course director(s) of unplanned student absences.
• Mentor OPP Fellows in education, scholarly activities, and clinical skills.
• Support the Osteopathic Medicine Center Arizona functions of patient care, interprofessional education/practice, clinical instruction in OMT.
• Assist with other duties and functions as needed/assigned by the OPP Chair.

Accreditation

• Promote and preserve the mission and vision of ATSU-SOMA.
• Participate in and support committee meetings as assigned.

Service to the ATSU and ATSU-SOMA

• Participate in designated institutional activities.
• Serve on ATSU and SOMA committees
• Support OPP department in its role of achieving ATSU's strategic plan as well as ATSU-SOMA's strategic plan

Scholarly Activities

• Search and apply for grant funding to support new initiatives and research related to OPP.
• Co-investigate and participate in research activities as requested.
• Engage in scholarly activities to disseminate OPP curricular innovations and research, ideally through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at local, state, national, and international levels.

General

• Effectively communicate and interact with students, staff, faculty, and leadership
• Act as a departmental representative with students, staff, leadership, and visitors in a professional, friendly manner.
• Maintain FERPA confidentiality and security of student data in accordance with applicable law and Institutional Policies and Procedures.
• May include Osteopathic patient care and/or supervision of OPP fellows in the ATSU Osteopathic Medicine Center Arizona.
• Programs or Services: As assigned within the OPP Department.
• Faculty member will contribute to the supervision of OPP Fellows. This may include oversight of teaching responsibilities, practical and written examinations, clinical duties, and scholarly activities.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• DO degree with completion of a neuromusculoskeletal residency program, board eligible or board certified in Osteopathic Manipulative Med, or equivalent level of experience and postgraduate training.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of OPP/OMM exam procedures.
• Must be familiar with NBOME item writing.
• Meet appropriate deadlines for didactic, labs, and other assignment.
• License to practice medicine in Arizona.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
• One to two years of proficiency in osteopathic manipulative medicine.