Primary Care Faculty Member

Primary Care Faculty Member

Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM), in partnership with the national search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Primary Care Faculty Member. This is an exciting opportunity for a physician educator to help prepare the next generation of osteopathic physicians through predoctoral didactic and/or clinical education. Working collaboratively with the Department Chair and fellow faculty, the successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development and delivery in team-based learning environments while advancing the Department’s academic mission through teaching, scholarly activities, and service. Responsibilities may also include student advising, recruitment, retention, and placement.

Primary Care faculty positions include the following areas of specialty:

• Family Medicine
• Women’s Health
• Internal Medicine
• Pediatrics

Responsibilities:

Teaching

• Teach in didactic preclinical and/or course material taught by the Department in assigned courses for years 1 - 4.
• Teach in any assigned courses or act as a course director, if assigned.
• Time spent in the classroom, clinical sites, laboratory, or telecommunications 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 closely with other faculty to develop and implement innovative and interactive presentations of the curriculum.
• Participating in professional peer review and professional development.

Advising

• Meeting with students regarding academic, curricular and career matters.
• Participating in student mentoring in preparation for examinations including licensing board exams as well as coaching unmatched students.

Research

• 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 of student participation in departmental research endeavors.

Service

• Participating in courses/lectures/workshops or clinical activities to meet the curricular needs of the department to include: course structure and content, course preparation, written course materials, lecture, workshop and lab presentations, course quizzes, exams and practicals, course evaluations and course faculty evaluations.
• Serving on the departmental governing bodies and committees.
• Using academic and professional expertise to serve your profession and the community.

General

• Working, as assigned by the Department Chair, with ICOM Clinical Coordinators.
• Participating in faculty development and meetings.
• Representing ICOM in a positive and productive manner in areas assigned by the Department Chair and/or the Dean. The faculty member will possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Exchanges non-routine information using tact and persuasion.
• Maintaining professional literacy in academic field.
• Familiarity and adherence 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.
• Participating in committees and prospective student interviews as assigned by the Dean.
• Demonstrating commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusivity of the departmental faculty and staff.
• Participating in and successfully complete all ICOM required training including, but not limited to discrimination/harassment, safety, and code of conduct.
• Performing other job-related duties and special projects, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• DO (from a COCA-accredited medical school), MD or a terminal degree in a related, educational, and/or professional informatics field.
• Board certification by the appropriate AOA or ACGME specialty board, as required.
• 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.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work collaboratively, support colleagues, and contribute to a cohesive team.
• Knowledge of instructional technologies is desirable.
• A history of exceptional scholarly, professional and/or individual achievement.
• 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 workflow.
• Ability to work with different computer programs and databases.
• Ability to present the COM in an appropriate and positive fashion in public meetings, testimony and public appearances.

About Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine:

Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine is a private medical school affiliated with Idaho State University. The College received full accreditation by the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) and graduated its inaugural class in May of 2022. Each class includes approximately 225 students, supported by more than 875 preceptor faculty and over 275 affiliated hospitals and health systems, with a 100% residency placement rate.

The College is dedicated to training high-quality osteopathic physicians prepared to care for people in the Mountain West region and beyond, with an emphasis on rural, underserved areas. It was conceived and established to attract a well-qualified faculty and student body and to provide the technical and other resources necessary to effectively train physicians for 21st-century medicine.

Although Idaho is among the most rapidly growing areas of the country, the state ranks 50th for the number of active physicians per capita, 47th for the number of resident physicians per capita, and 45th for the number of primary care physicians, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges’ (AAMC) 2021 State Physician Workforce Data Report. Prior to its formation, Idaho was the most populous state in the nation without a medical school of its own.

ICOM is the only osteopathic medical school in Idaho, and its students are trained to become future leaders in the profession. The College is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the representative organization for more than 186,000 osteopathic physicians and osteopathic medical students in the United States.

About the Community:

Boise, Idaho, has been repeatedly picked as one of America’s best cities to live in and visit. With 210 days of sunshine each year, the city offers a balance of vibrant urban life and outdoor adventure. From boutique shops to restaurants, cafes to record stores, and greenbelts to lush parks, the energy of downtown Boise is lively and approachable, with over 100 unique restaurants creating a dynamic food scene. In 2025, Boise was named on Nat Geo’s list of top 25 travel destinations, thanks to its access to biking and hiking in the Boise Foothills, beautiful scenery, a growing wine region and breweries, and a rich Basque culture that shows up in festivals, food, and everyday life. Boise’s economy is expanding, supported by technology, healthcare, and education sectors, while the walkable downtown and community-oriented atmosphere make it a place where opportunity and quality of life align.

Application and Nomination Process:

All correspondence relating to the position of Primary Care Faculty Member at Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine should be directed in confidence to the College’s executive search consultant:

Adam Barrett, Associate Vice President

Scott Healy & Associates

adam@scotthealy.com

A complete application should include the following:

1. Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position;
2. Updated CV;
3. Contact information for three (3) professional references with title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)

Applications received by December 30, 2026 will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

ICOM strives to create and maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency and respect that is characterized by mutual trust and the absence of intimidation, oppression and exploitation. ICOM does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, disabilities, veteran status or genetic information.