Job Description

The Specialty Medicine faculty member is a non-tenured position responsible for the education in predoctoral didactic and/or clinical educational programs. This position participates and assists the Department Chair and colleagues in the planning, directing and implementation of college programs, policies and procedures, and assists in the development and teaching of curricula which integrates the different specialty areas in a team-based, large and small group learning environments.

The responsibilities for this position may include some or all of the following: serving the academic mission of the Department in teaching medical students, directing pre-clinical and clinical courses, performing scholarly activities, service to the college and profession including committee work, and student advising, student recruitment, retention, and placement efforts.

Specialty Medicine faculty positions are varied and include clinical faculty positions that do not fit within the defined Primary Care faculty roles. Specialty Medicine faculty positions include but are not limited to the following areas of specialty:

• Emergency Medicine
• Radiology and Medical Imaging
• Clinical Pathology
• General Surgery and Surgical subspecialties including Anesthesiology, Urology, Orthopedic surgery, etc.
• Internal Medicine subspecialties including Hematology/Oncology, Nephrology, Infectious disease, etc.
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Neurology
• Psychiatry

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching - Teach in learning events as assigned. Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, clinical sites, laboratory, or telecommunications/remote courses and in immediate preparation for them; maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies and practice; reviewing written examinations and papers; supervising or teaching clinical internships or programs; working with other faculty and the Simulation Department to develop, implement, and participate in clinical simulations and small group activities; working closely with other faculty to develop and implement innovative and interactive presentations of the curriculum; participating in courses/lectures/workshops or clinical activities to meet the curricular needs of the college. Faculty will also act as a Course Director, Medical Course Director, or Co-Course Director as assigned.

• Research – Research and scholarly activity responsibilities include working to create and add to knowledge in a field including the advancement of new theories and principles; assisting in the planning and development of research programs and the allocation of resources to support such research; supervision and encouragement of student participation in research endeavors.

• Service – Service to the college, local and national organizations. Service responsibilities include serving on the institutional governing bodies and committees as assigned; using academic and professional expertise to serve your profession and the community; participating in faculty development; conducting peer reviews as assigned; conducting prospective student interviews; participating in interviews for potential new hires of the college; student advising which includes time spent meeting with students regarding academic, curricular and career matters; mentoring students in preparation for examinations including licensing board exams as well as coaching unmatched students; advising student clubs and organizations.

• Represent ICOM in a positive and productive manner in areas assigned by the Department Chair and/or the Dean.

• Become familiar with and adhere to ICOM’s bylaws, rules, regulations, administrative and academic practices, policies and procedures as set forth in documents such as the Employee Handbook, Academic Handbook and ICOM’s Code of Ethical Conduct and AOA’s Code of Ethics.

• Demonstrate commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusivity of the departmental faculty and staff. Participate in and successfully complete all ICOM required training including, but not limited to discrimination/harassment, safety, and code of conduct.

• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Student workers

Requirements

• DO (from a COCA-accredited medical school) or MD.
• Board certification by the appropriate AOA or ACGME specialty board, as required.
• A substantial record of success as an educator with experience in teaching foundational concepts which are relevant to medical education. Preferred candidates shall have teaching experience in an academic setting and/or health delivery with both being preferred.
• Experience with curricular and instructional design and training or experience in educational theory and/or evaluation preferred.
• Experience using innovative teaching methods which might include team-based learning, ‘flipped classroom’, problem-based learning, distance learning, interactive large group presentation, audience response systems, curriculum delivery systems (e.g. Blackboard), and proficiency in exam item writing (USMLE and/or COMLEX-style) preferred.
• A history of exceptional scholarly, professional and/or individual achievement

SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• A team player who values collaboration, mutual support and team cohesion with colleagues

• Knowledge of instructional technologies is desirable.

• Strong organization, interpersonal, and planning skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent presentation skills

• Ability to work in a team and flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances

• Ability to problem solve by analyzing issues and creating action plans

• Ability to manage projects and people and prioritize individual work flow

• Ability to work with different computer programs and databases and software

• Ability to present the COM in an appropriate and positive fashion in public meetings, testimony and public appearances

• Maintain professional literacy in academic field

• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Winter Break)
• Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement

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