Position Details

Req ID:

req19091

Position Title:

Clinical Assistant Professor - Biochemistry and Microbiology

Position Type:

Faculty

Position Number:

GF1759

OSU Campus:

Tulsa - Center for Health Sciences/OSU Medicine

Department:

Biochemistry & Microbiology

Location Address:

OSU-COM at Cherokee Nation , 19500 E Ross Street
Tahlequah , Oklahoma, 74464
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

 

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule:

Typically 8 hrs/day, 5 days/week

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

The candidate will be assigned to the OSU College of Medicine - Cherokee Nation (OSUCOM-CN) Tahlequah, OK Campus.

For best consideration, please apply by 3/1/2025. Theselection committee aims to complete interviews by May 2025 in order for thisrole to be filled for Fall semester 2025.

Job Summary:
The duties of a non-tenure track AssistantProfessor primarily include teaching/lecturing responsibilities in conjunctionwith University service/outreach. Research/scholarship opportunitiesfor this role may include, but is not limited to, mentoring medical andgraduate students, publishing peer-reviewed articles, and being an activemember in their professional society.
The primary criterion for selection is demonstratedexcellence in teaching, with a strong emphasis on fostering student success.This position focuses on topics within Biomedical Sciences, including but notlimited to Biochemistry, Immunology, Microbiology, Virology, Mycology, andParasitology. While clinical experience is not required, the course content isdesigned with a clinical orientation, targeting Medical Students and graduatestudents (PhD and MSc) in the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program
The candidate will be permitted to spendapproximately 30% of their time at OSU-Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa, OKfor graduate student engagement and/or minimal research efforts.

Responsibilities:
Teaching:
-Effectively instruct/teach one or more subjects within the osteopathic medical school and the biomedical sciences graduate curriculum. This will include preparing and delivering up-to- date, accurate content in the form of classroom lectures, problem-based learning sessions, case scenarios, and on-line modules.
-Teach medical students as part of their Year 1 curriculum.
-Teach graduate courses in microbiology and biochemistry and other graduate courses as needed.
-Engage in curriculum planning and development of learning units related to Biomedical Sciences.
-Actively engage in the assessment of student learning.
-Participate in course management and administration; serve as course co-coordinator as required.
Service:
-Faculty advisement for osteopathic medical students and graduate students.
-Provide service supporting the department’s administrative, educational, and scholarly missions.
-Participate in University faculty committees.
Research (optional)
Research/scholarship may include, but is notlimited to:
-Conducting independent (educational) research via intramural and extramural grant funding.
-Publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
-Active participation in professional society – conference presentations

Environmental Hazard:
Possible exposure to hazardous material, hot andcold, blood
borne pathogens.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift, carry push, and pull 50 pounds, stoop, reach, stand, walk, finger,  rasp, feel, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions with or without  reasonable accommodations.

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Safety is:

-Be aware of environment
-Be intentional in your actions
-Ensure accuracy
-Mitigate potential hazards

 Courtesy is:

-Welcome and actively engage in a friendly and respectful manner
-Be responsive, polite, and helpful
-Smile
-Demonstrate care and concern
-Show appreciation and say “Thank You”

Presentation is:

-Be professional
-Have a clean and neat appearance
-Maintain a clean and organized work area
-Remember what you represent at all times

 Efficiency is:

-Respond to needs in a timely manner
-Organize and prioritize your work
-Be available and respect others’ time
-Be innovative

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Required:
-Ph.D.in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or in a related field with specialized training, or equivalentexperience.
-Previous experience teaching effectively in medical education.
-Valid Oklahoma Driver's License 

Skills & Proficiencies:  
-Good communication and leadership skills are positive. 
-Interpersonal skills
-Ability to interacteffectively with faculty, students, and administration in both campuslocations. 
-Strong interest in osteopathic medical and graduate education.
-Accomplishments in scholarly activity.
-Proficiency in instructional technology and distant education technology.