Faculty in Biomedical Sciences - Physiology

Kansas Health Science University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Health Science University seeks an academic to develop and deliver a medical curriculum in anatomical sciences within a four-year program featuring non-cadaveric early years with imaging and ultrasound, and cadaveric opportunities in later electives.

The role emphasizes teaching, scholarship, service, and leadership in medical education, with collaboration across departments and involvement in accreditation and faculty development.

Qualifications

• An academic with a track record of proven effective academic experience in biomedical sciences education (medical school experience preferred).
• A completed master’s degree or progress toward a terminal degree for an Instructor position.
• A terminal degree (Ph.D., DSc, DO, MD, etc.) from an accredited institution of higher education with appropriate experience for an Assistant Professor (or higher) position
• Maintain appropriate licensure for practice in health care, if applicable.
• Good standing with all regulatory and governmental boards and agencies.
• Experience using innovative teaching methods and proficiency in exam item (COMLEX and/or USMLE) writing.
• A record of success as an educator.
• Experience in peer-reviewed publications/national presentations.

Responsibilities

• Teach anatomical sciences across all four years of medical school.
• Serve as subject matter expert in gross, developmental, microscopic, and neuroanatomy.
• Develop and maintain educational materials for anatomical sciences.
• Develop materials supporting Osteopathic Principles and Practice.
• Collaborate with adjunct clinical faculty to deliver biomedical education.
• Lead in areas of expertise and participate in faculty recruitment.
• Mentor students and participate in career counseling.
• Contribute to accreditation tasks, data collection, and committees.

Skills

Innovative teaching methods

Exam item writing (COMLEX/USMLE)

Educator experience

Peer-reviewed publications

Education

Master’s degree or progress toward terminal degree

Terminal degree (Ph.D., DSc, DO, MD, etc.)

Job description

Job Description:

Reporting to the Chair, Department of Biomedical Sciences, this role will function as member of a collaborative teaching team and will develop and deliver a medical curriculum in the anatomical sciences. The anatomical sciences program in the first two years is non-cadaveric and integrated with significant component of clinical imaging, including ultrasound. The third year is composed of materials provided to learners at the bedside. The fourth year provides opportunities for cadaveric dissection experience in electives.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching 50-70%

• Participate as a member of a collaborative team to teach anatomical sciences across the four years of medical school.
• Serve as subject matter expert in Anatomy (gross anatomy, developmental anatomy [embryology], microscopic anatomy [histology], and neuroanatomy/neuroscience).
• Develop and maintain educational materials in the anatomical sciences for medical students.
• Develop educational materials which support Osteopathic Principles and Practice.

Administration 5-10%

• Collaborate with adjunct clinical faculty in the delivery of biomedical education.
• Serve as subject matter lead in areas of expertise.
• Participate in interviewing and hiring of faculty.

Service 5-10%

• Participate in student interviewing, mentorship, and career counseling.
• Serve on selected committees at the discretion of the Dean.
• Participate in and/or develop and deliver professional development for KHSC.
• Assist the Associate Dean for Pre-Clinical Education and Department Chair in accreditation functions to include document creation, data collection and management, education of faculty on accreditation, and other accreditation‑related functions as assigned.
• Serve with relevant professional organizations as members of committees or boards.
• Foster a positive culture amongst the students, faculty, and KHSC-KansasCOM staff.

Research and Scholarly Activity 20-30%

• Engage in scholarly activity that results in presentations at professional meetings and/or peer‑reviewed journals.
• Promote and mentor student research.
• Serve as a peer‑reviewer and/or editorial board member for conferences and/or journals.
• Participate in seeking external funding for research activities.

Perform other related duties, as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATION(S):

An academic with a track record of proven effective academic experience in biomedical sciences education (medical school experience preferred).

• A completed master’s degree or progress toward a terminal degree for an Instructor position.
• A terminal degree (Ph.D., DSc, DO, MD, etc.) from an accredited institution of higher education with appropriate experience for an Assistant Professor (or higher) position
• Maintain appropriate licensure for practice in health care, if applicable.
• Good standing with all regulatory and governmental boards and agencies.
• Experience using innovative teaching methods and proficiency in exam item (COMLEX and/or USMLE) writing.
• A record of success as an educator.
• Experience in peer-reviewed publications/national presentations.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work collaboratively in an educational team.
• Leadership abilities in influencing and shaping performance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm to contribute to organizational growth and development.
• Strong knowledge base in medical education assessment.
• Familiarity with AOA COCA requirements and accreditation reporting.
• Strong, effective, and diplomatic oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Excellent service skills relevant to supervisor, peers, direct reports, medical students, other faculty, and staff.

Kansas Health Science University offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. Some of our key benefits include: generous paid time‑off, medical and dental coverage, company‑paid life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, professional development, and regular employee appreciation events.

Kansas Health Science University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.