Assistant Professor, Basic Science - Podiatric Medicine

Samuel-Merritt-University; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mental health resources

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Holidays

Holiday break

Floating holidays

Volunteer Work Day

Education Leave Days

Job summary

Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, CA seeks a full-time Assistant Professor to lead basic science instruction in the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine curriculum. The role includes didactic and lab teaching, course direction, syllabus and assessment development, and coordination with Canvas and other faculty for integrated instruction.

The position emphasizes a strong commitment to student advising, scholarly activity, and service on CPM/SMU committees, with in-person campus duties at the Oakland

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in the teaching discipline or related biomedical field.
• Postdoctoral training, residency, or fellowship in the teaching discipline.
• Experience teaching at graduate or professional level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach basic science courses (didactic and laboratory).
• Develop and maintain syllabi, objectives, and assessments.
• Populate and manage Canvas for assigned courses; coordinate with faculty.
• Provide academic advising and coaching to students.

Skills

Content expertise

Instruction - lab

Assessment design

Student coaching

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Earned doctoral degree in teaching discipline

Postdoctoral training / residency / fellowship

Graduate/professional teaching experience

Tools

Canvas LMS

Webex/Zoom

Microsoft Office

Job description

Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, CA seeks a full-time Assistant Professor to lead basic science instruction in the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine curriculum. The role includes didactic and lab teaching, course direction, syllabus and assessment development, and coordination with Canvas and other faculty for integrated instruction.

The position emphasizes a strong commitment to student advising, scholarly activity, and service on CPM/SMU committees, with in-person campus duties at the Oakland