Lab Instructor - LUCOM

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks a part-time LUCOM Lab Instructor to guide medical students through hands-on simulations and clinical skill training in a safe learning environment. You will supervise sessions, assess performance, and collaborate with faculty to keep curricula up to date.

The role emphasizes patient-centered skills, high-quality feedback, and adherence to university policies while supporting LU's Christ-centered mission and team-oriented culture in

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• University-level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate laboratory sessions focused on patient-centered clinical skills.
• Demonstrate techniques using simulators and teaching materials.
• Monitor and supervise students during practical sessions for safe practice.
• Develop, update, and implement laboratory curricula and instructional materials with faculty.
• Prepare lab materials, equipment, and simulation scenarios for each session.
• Assess and provide feedback on student performance during labs and simulations.

Skills

Teaching

Lab supervision

Student assessment

Curriculum development

Communication

Team collaboration

time management

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

The LUCOM Lab Instructor guides medical students through hands‑on simulations and clinical skill training. The lab instructor is responsible for overseeing practical sessions, assessing student performance, and ensuring a safe and effective learning environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and facilitate laboratory sessions focused on patient‑centered clinical skills such as medical history, physical examinations, and communication techniques.
• Demonstrate proper techniques and procedures using equipment, high‑fidelity patient simulators and other teaching materials.
• Monitor and supervise students during practical sessions to provide real‑time guidance and ensure safe practice.
• Work with faculty and the course director to develop, update, and implement laboratory curricula and instructional materials.
• Prepare lab materials, equipment, and simulation scenarios before each session.
• Assess and evaluate student performance during labs, simulations and through grading assignments.
• Provide students with constructive feedback on their skills and progress.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

• MD or DO degree.
• Teaching experience at university level.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

• Communication and Comprehension Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well‑articulated information.
• Ability to understand, read, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possession of public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and clerical skills, having knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as Microsoft Office, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology, and the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply knowledge of guidelines, policies, and procedures in a variety of situations.
• Ability to contribute to a team environment and contribute expertise at appropriate times while recognizing each team members strengths and contributions.
• Use of "listen first" communication style to ensure that everyone is heard so the best decision can be reached.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to show respect to their colleagues and to work in a collegial manner.
• Knowledge and sensitivity to critical and subtle issues which can potentially impact academic performance and wellness, particularly for students from culturally and socio‑economically diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience effectively advising students.
• Passion to ensure both academic success and overall personal wellness.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate time management skills and organizational skills.
• Problem Solving Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Exercise critical thinking, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Active learning by understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem‑solving and decision‑making needs.
• Systems analysis and evaluation to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes; identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Exercise time management of self
• Physical and Sensory Abilities
• Social perceptiveness, being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate‑controlled setting. It is well lit, and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

Use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Time Type

Part time

Location

Onsite

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure. The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. $100.00 - $150.00

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

Whatever capacity you work in at Liberty University, you'll be playing a supportive role in our mission of Training Champions for Christ. Liberty has a wide variety of engaging and challenging positions available that are waiting for committed men and women of integrity just like you. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since 1971. As one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, Liberty employs a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student professionals who are united by a shared mission and commitment to excellence. Through their dedication and service, Liberty employees help create a collaborative, faith‑driven environment that supports meaningful work and lasting impact.