Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, and Genetics Faculty

The Valley COM; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine in Phoenix, AZ seeks a full-time Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, and Genetics Faculty member to teach and advance an integrated biomedical sciences curriculum. This role reports to the Chair of Biomedical Sciences and focuses on student-centered learning and innovative teaching.

Responsibilities include developing and facilitating non-lecture, case-based instruction; contributing to service, scholarly activity, and community engagement; and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to osteopathic philosophy.
• Experience or formal training in medical education or curriculum development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in an interdisciplinary academic environment.
• Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education.
• Proficiency with digital learning platforms and educational technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate integrated discipline-specific instruction through non-lecture, case-based, active learning modalities.
• Engage in service, scholarly activity, and community engagement as part of a 20% workload allocation.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to advance osteopathic medical education.

Skills

Osteopathic philosophy

Medical education

Communication skills

Collaboration

DEI commitment

Digital learning

Job description

Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, and Genetics Faculty

Full-Time (1.0 FTE) | Academic Affairs & Assessment | Reports to: Chair, Biomedical Sciences

This job description provides a general outline of duties and qualifications and is not an exhaustive list. The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine reserves the right to modify responsibilities as institutional needs evolve. All faculty are expected to embrace flexibility, continuous improvement, and a commitment to serving our students, community, and institution.

Position Description

The biomedical sciences faculty at The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine (The Valley COM) plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of physicians by delivering high-quality instruction within the Biomedical Sciences department. Guided by our mission to develop technically proficient and compassionate osteopathic physicians who will serve rural and urban underserved communities, this faculty member integrates osteopathic principles, cultural humility, and innovative teaching strategies to prepare students for careers that transform healthcare across Arizona and beyond. Reporting directly to the Chair of Biomedical Sciences, this is a full‑time position based in the Phoenix metropolitan area, with responsibilities spanning teaching, service, scholarly activity, and community engagement. Teaching responsibilities will include developing and facilitating integrated discipline‑specific instruction through non‑lecture, case‑based, active learning modalities. We seek collaborative, forward‑thinking educators committed to student‑centered learning and the development of an integrated biomedical sciences curriculum.

Specific/Key Responsibilities

Teaching

Service

20%

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to osteopathic philosophy.
• Experience or formal training in medical education or curriculum development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in an interdisciplinary academic environment.
• Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education.
• Proficiency with digital learning platforms and educational technologies.

Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the firm policy of THE VALLEY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE not to discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disabilities. It is a violation of The Valley COM policy to discriminate in the selection of administrative personnel, faculty and staff, and students; the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; to create discriminatory work conditions; or to use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disabilities. Further, it is a violation of The Valley COM Policy to discriminate in the selection of administrative personnel, faculty and staff, and students if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, genetic information or marital status in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students. Discrimination of this kind may also be strictly prohibited by a variety of federal, state and local laws.

The Valley COM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.