Faculty in Biomedical Sciences - Physiology

Saybrook University; Williamsburg (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time-off

Medical and dental coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kansas Health Science University seeks an academic to join its Department of Biomedical Sciences. This role involves developing and delivering a medical curriculum in anatomical sciences, along with serving as a subject matter expert.

The successful candidate will engage in significant teaching responsibilities, collaborate with faculty, and partake in scholarly activities. KHSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time-off and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven academic experience in biomedical sciences education, preferably in medical school.
• Strong record of success as an educator with peer-reviewed publications.
• Maintain appropriate licensure for practice in health care, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Teach anatomical sciences across four years of medical school.
• Develop and maintain educational materials in anatomical sciences.
• Collaborate with adjunct clinical faculty in biomedical education.
• Engage in scholarly activity leading to presentations/publications.
• Participate in student interviewing and mentorship.

Skills

Collaborative teaching

Leadership

Communication skills

Innovative teaching methods

Medical education assessment

Education

Master’s degree or terminal degree

Ph.D. or MD from accredited institution

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.
• Teaching 50-70%: Serve as subject matter expert in Anatomy (gross anatomy, developmental anatomy [embryology], microscopic anatomy [histology], and neuroanatomy/neuroscience).
• Teaching 50-70%: Develop and maintain educational materials in the anatomical sciences for medical students.
• Teaching 50-70%: Develop educational materials which support Osteopathic Principles and Practice.
• Administration 5-10%: Collaborate with adjunct clinical faculty in the delivery of biomedical education.
• Administration 5-10%: Serve as subject matter lead in areas of expertise.
• Administration 5-10%: Participate in interviewing and hiring of faculty.
• Service 5-10%: Participate in student interviewing, mentorship, and career counseling.
• Service 5-10%: Serve on selected committees at the discretion of the Dean.
• Service 5-10%: Participate in and/or develop and deliver professional development for KHSC.
• Service 5-10%: 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.
• Service 5-10%: Serve with relevant professional organizations as members of committees or boards.
• Service 5-10%: 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.
• Research and Scholarly Activity 20-30%: Promote and mentor student research.
• Research and Scholarly Activity 20-30%: Serve as a peer-reviewer and/or editorial board member for conferences and/or journals.
• Research and Scholarly Activity 20-30%: Participate in seeking external funding for research activities.
• Research and Scholarly Activity 20-30%: Perform other related duties, as assigned.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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
• Regular employee appreciation events

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.

Kansas Health Science University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kansas Health Science University (KHSU) is a private, nonprofit institution based in Wichita, Kansas, whose goal is to increase access to medical education opportunities and to address the growing need for physicians in the community. KHSU is a partner institution of The Community Solution, a nonprofit system of colleges advancing student success and community impact.

Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KansasCOM) has been granted pre-accreditation status from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). COCA is the accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) for predoctoral education of osteopathic physicians in the United States. Pre-accreditation, as distinct from full accreditation, permits the KansasCOM to solicit applications and admit students, offer medical instruction within the approved osteopathic medical curriculum, and announce its Pre-Accreditation Status. KansasCOM can be considered for full accreditation status following the graduation of its first class, which it anticipates will occur in May 2026. The attainment of full accreditation status is subject to review and approval by COCA.

For more information, visit https://www.kansashsu.org/