Faculty of Clinical Sciences - Primary Care

Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine; Billings (MT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation days

Sick days

Paid holidays

401(K) match

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Rocky Vista University in Billings, Montana invites applications for a Faculty of Clinical Sciences – Primary Care, a full-time teaching role. The position focuses on foundational clinical knowledge, skills, reasoning, and attitudes for medical students across the MCOM curriculum.

Responsibilities include educating students in classroom, clinic, and simulation settings, curriculum development, advising, research, and service to the university and community.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (DO or MD) from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in any specialty.
• Able to obtain medical licensure in Montana.
• Good standing with relevant regulatory boards and agencies.
• Eligible for University malpractice insurer coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide education, mentorship, and guidance to all students at the Montana campus in varied settings (classroom, clinic, lab, simulation).
• Maintain teaching expertise through ongoing professional education.
• Participate in curriculum development, delivery, assessment, and enhancement.
• Serve on committees, provide leadership, and engage in community outreach.
• Maintain regular office hours for student advising, tutoring, and consultation.
• Engage in scholarly activity, including research and mentorship of students.
• Participate in student assessment and feedback to meet high academic standards.
• Contribute to faculty development and instructional feedback for colleagues.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the work environment.
• Provide professional and clinical services in appropriate settings.

Education

DO or MD

Board certification

Montana licensure eligibility

Regulatory board standing

Malpractice coverage eligibility

Tools

EHR proficiency

Learning management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location, Job Title, Benefits

Rocky Vista University in Billings, MThas an opening for a

Faculty of Clinical Sciences - Primary Care (Full-Time)

SALARY:

$140,182-$185,000+ per year, depending on rank and experience. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill, knowledge, experience, education, and credentials. Specifically, Faculty salary is determined by these factors as well as Faculty Rank which will be determined by the RVU Rank and Promotion committee

BENEFITS:

RVU offers a full benefits package that includes 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision insurance, along with 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, personal days, 13 ½ paid holidays and 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee’s contribution. Join us in an environment where in-office work is the primary focus, complemented by hybrid work flexibility for eligible positions.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: We are Rocky Vista University (RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion inclusive excellence.

RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Primary Purpose

Participate in teaching, service, and scholarly activities for RVU-MCOM in Billings, Montana. Teaching responsibilities will include – teaching foundational clinical knowledge, skills, reasoning, and attitudes to students throughout the MCOM curriculum.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide education, mentorship, and guidance to all students at the Montana campus in a variety of settings, including the classroom, clinic, laboratory, and simulation center.
• Maintain discipline and teaching expertise through continuing professional education.
• Participate in curriculum development, delivery, assessment, and enhancement.
• Provide service to the University and the greater community by serving on committees, providing leadership, participating in community outreach events and working with professional organizations or groups.
• Maintain regular office hours for participation in student advising, tutoring, and consultation.
• Engage in scholarly activity, including research, authorship, presentations at conferences, and mentorship of students in their scholarly activities.
• Participate in student assessment, feedback, and remediation to ensure that students meet MCOM’s high academic standards in the areas of knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
• Participate in the faculty development program, which includes providing instructional feedback to fellow faculty members and participating in faculty development training.
• Help build a culture that respects, values, and promotes diversity within an atmosphere of access, equity, and inclusion.
• Provide professional and clinical services in ascertained clinical settings consistent with training and degrees (as appropriate).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Commitment to a high standard of integrity and professionalism.
• Commitment to RVU’s mission, vision, and values, which are service, integrity, diversity, excellence, compassion, innovation, and collegiality.
• Knowledge and skill in curriculum design and implementation.
• Knowledge and skill in the delivery of medical education.
• Competence in the use of electronic health records, learning management systems, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and other technology and programs necessary for the delivery of medical education at MCOM.
• Clinical proficiency in area of specialization.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing equity, diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical degree (DO or MD) from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in any specialty
• Able to obtain medical licensure in Montana.
• Good standing with all relevant regulatory and governmental boards and agencies.
• Good standing with all relevant professional organizations.
• Eligible for coverage by the University’s malpractice insurer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at a doctoral or graduate medical education program.
• Familiarity with osteopathic medicine.
• Leadership or administrative experience in a clinical or educational setting.
• Prior scholarly activity (i.e., research, authorship, professional presentations).

Final applicant will be required to pass background check and drug screening.

Rocky Vista University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the University.

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others;
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language;
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels;
• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and /or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties;
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.;
• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.