Primary Care Faculty

The Valley COM; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Valley College in Phoenix is seeking a full-time Primary Care Faculty member to enhance its Clinical Sciences department. The role includes delivering high-quality instruction while actively engaging in community service and scholarly activities.

The ideal candidate will hold an MD, DO, or equivalent degree with significant commitment to osteopathic principles and diverse educational practices. Responsibilities also involve supporting students to serve underserved communities across Arizona.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent doctorate degree in a related field.
• Board eligibility or certification in Family Medicine or related specialty preferred.
• Experience in medical education or curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Primary Care instruction.
• Engage in community service and scholarly activity.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Digital learning platforms

Education

MD, DO, or equivalent doctorate degree

Job description

Full-Time | Clinical Sciences | Reports to: Chair of Clinical 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 Primary Care 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 Primary Care instruction within the Clinical 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 will integrate 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 Clinical Sciences, this is a full-time, 12-month position based in the Phoenix metropolitan area, with responsibilities spanning teaching, scholarly activity, service, and community engagement.

Specific/Key Responsibilities

• Teaching


• Service


• 15%

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent doctorate degree in a related field.


• Board eligibility or certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related primary care specialty is preferred.


• Demonstrated commitment to osteopathic philosophy and holistic patient care.


• 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.