Foundational Sciences Faculty – Biochemistry and Genetics Discipline Lead

About This Role

This faculty position involves developing and delivering an interdisciplinary foundational science curriculum, with a focus on biochemistry and genetics, for medical and graduate programs. The role contributes to curriculum design, student success, and scholarly activity within a new Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program and a Masters of Biomedical Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Participate in curriculum design, delivery, and evaluation to promote program excellence, student success, and continuous quality improvement
• Partner with operation personnel to facilitate curriculum delivery
• Promote innovative, evidence-based instructional methods and technologies
• Evaluate course goals and outcomes to ensure articulation and alignment between academic programs
• Represent the College in professional organizations and events
• Assist with student recruitment and community outreach efforts
• Participate in college and University committees
• Support a departmental vision toward scholarly activity that integrates and aligns with the mission and vision of the College and University
• Promote research and scholarly collaborations amongst faculty and students
• Identify external funding and resources for research
• Participate in scholarly activities congruent with a faculty position
• Facilitate coaching and advising of DO and MSBS students to foster opportunities for professional growth
• Work individually with students to analyze outcomes and coach in the formulation of individualized learning plans
• Assist in the planning and implementation of academic support mechanisms for MSBS students

Requirements

• Terminal degree (PhD, PharmD, DO/MD) in area of expertise
• Expertise in teaching subject matter in post-secondary, graduate or medical education
• Ability to collaboratively and effectively work with faculty, staff and administration in the development of a new College and multiple academic programs
• Technical competence to support the development of curriculum, teaching materials, assessment items and to ensure continuous quality improvement
• Desire to make lasting and meaningful changes to the healthcare landscape of Chicago and beyond

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (PhD, PharmD, DO/MD) in area of expertise

Nice to Have

• Experience in medical and graduate education teaching, assessment, and curriculum development
• Facilitation skills for case-based and small group learning
• Strong record of scholarship and research
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Dedication to osteopathic philosophy and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Dedication to holistic student success and experience mentoring, advising or coaching pre-health professions or health professions students

Benefits