Associate Professor - Biomedical Sciences Faculty

PCOM South Georgia; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PCOM South Georgia is seeking a qualified individual to educate Osteopathic medical students in Physiology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The position is based in Moultrie, GA, with PCOM emphasizing rural healthcare and the impact graduates can have in underserved populations.

The successful candidate will join a modern campus with a state-of-the-art simulation center. Responsibilities include educating students in physiology across a two-year preclinical curriculum, developing

Qualifications

• PhD in Physiology (or related field) required.
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience required (preferably in a medical school).
• Experience teaching physiology and active learning methods preferred.
• Open to collaborative approaches to education and interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Open to non-traditional research.

Responsibilities

• Educate medical students in physiology across a two-year preclinical curriculum.
• Create educationally appropriate assessment questions for osteopathic students.
• Serve in leadership and membership capacities on college and campus committees.
• Evaluate student progress in learning; communicate evaluations to students and faculty as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Active learning

Collaboration

Non-traditional research

Education

Ph.D. in Physiology

PhD in Physiology or related field

Job description

PCOM South Georgia is seeking a qualified individual to educate Osteopathic medical students in Physiology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. PCOM is committed to preparing professionals for the ever-changing landscape of healthcare. We are looking for proactive, engaged, and innovative individuals to help define and shape the future of medical and scientific education.

Faculty members develop meaningful relationships with students for academic, career, and personal advising, and all faculty contribute to the PCOM’s mission through active participation on committees and other activities of the institution. Uniquely, PCOM South Georgia emphasizes the importance of rural healthcare and the impact our students can have while practicing medicine amongst underserved populations.

PCOM’s South Georgia campus features a new, modern campus equipped with a state-of-the-art simulation center. PCOM offers a competitive Benefits package while living in the safe and affordable small town of Moultrie, GA. Local amenities allow for a relaxed pace of life with multiple natural recreation sites nearby (i.e., GA and FL State Parks, FL Gulf Coast).

Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Educate medical students in physiology across a two-year preclinical curriculum.
• Create educationally appropriate assessment questions for osteopathic students.
• Serve in leadership and membership capacities on college and campus committees.
• Evaluate student progress in learning appropriate medical and scientific knowledge. Communicate these evaluations to the student and administrative/faculty members as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

*Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Education:

• A Ph.D. in Physiology (or related field) is required.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of teaching experience is required, preferably in a medical school.
• Experience in teaching physiology is required.
• Experience in active learning is preferred.
• Experience in a collaborative approach to education is preferred.
• Open to non-traditional research.

Physical Demands:

• None

Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, education, and the responsibilities of the role.

The referenced salary range is based on PCOM good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. PCOM offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.

PCOM prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, sex, color, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military and military veteran status or any other legally protected class status in all its programs, activities, and employment practices.