Department of Biology – Temporary Part-Time Faculty – Non-Teaching Position Available In [Unknown county], Pennsylvania

Department of Biology – Temporary Part-Time Faculty – Non-Teaching
Location Indiana Main Campus
Job Type
Part Time and Temporary
Job Number
02336
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Biology
Opening Date
06/11/2025
Closing Date
6/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Summary & Description
The Department of Biology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania invites applicants for a non-teaching temporary position. The faculty will provide support for the organization, development, operationalization, and assessment of the clinically oriented biomedical science aspects of the educational curriculum from year 1 to 4 in the proposed IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM). This appointment runs from June 16 to August 15, 2025.
The faculty member will work closely with the Dean’s Office in the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine at IUP.

Duties:

Develop curriculum and curricular objectives for coursework in the proposed COM, with an emphasis on integrating core biomedical sciences content and competencies into clinically oriented courses. These would include linking course and programmatic objectives for integrated organ-system arranged modules/units. Curriculum should also support preparation for board examinations such as

COMLEX USA

level 1, or USMLE level 1. Coordinate the integration of clinically oriented biomedical science related content into clinical system courses in Years 1-2 and clinical clerkship syllabi in Years 3-4
Work collaboratively with other temporary faculty of the COM (Primary Care, Specialty Medicine, and OMM/OPP), and the COM Associate Deans, to ensure that curriculum development is not duplicative, and is pedagogically sound with both planned vertical and horizontal integration relative to clinically oriented basic science. Curriculum should also support preparation for board examinations such as

COMLEX USA

level 1, or USMLE level 1. Assist in development of syllabi, coursework learning objectives and curricula for clinical clerkships, integrating clinically oriented basic science into each of the clinical disciplines, as appropriate
Support in planning and delivering ongoing faculty development activities based on curricular interests and expertise
Participate in curriculum development, assessment and quality improvement as a part of the proposed COM’s ongoing quality improvement and assessment program
Other duties as assigned related to curriculum development related to clinically oriented basic science for the 4-year osteopathic medical education program
Candidate can work online or in person on campus in Indiana.
Position Qualifications
Required

Education, Experience and Certification:

Terminal degree (DO, MD, PhD, DO/PhD, MD/PhD or MS) required
Three (3) years academic experience as (1) a faculty member at an accredited US allopathic or osteopathic medical school, or other graduate or undergraduate program with proven experience in developing a program of •clinically oriented• biomedical science
Demonstrated excellence as faculty with experience in development of medical curricula and coursework in a clinically related program, especially teaching using systems approach and interprofessional education
Additional coursework or degrees with a focus on medical education leadership and/or curriculum pedagogy (preferred)
Competency in anatomy curricular development
Ideal candidates should have experience with rural medicine (preferred) but urban experience acceptable.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience writing and reviewing questions for board exams.

Skills & Experience:

Demonstrate academic leadership, effective communication, and time management skills
Team player
Demonstrate ability to mentor and motivate peers
Good standing with all regulatory and governmental boards and agencies.
Essential Functions
Academic faculty must have, and maintain the physical and mental abilities, communicative skills, and stamina necessary to carry out essential functions of their position.
Faculty must be able to:
Have and maintain good standing with all regulatory and governmental boards and agencies.
Demonstrate leadership and administrative experience in clinical, professional, or educational settings.
Values collaboration, mutual support and team cohesion with colleagues.
Present knowledge of instructional technologies is desirable.
Present strong organization, interpersonal, and planning skills.
Present strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent presentation skills.
Demonstrate the ability to work in a team and flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances.
Demonstrate the ability to problem-solve by analyzing issues and creating action plans.
Demonstrate the ability to work with different computer programs and databases and software.
Demonstrate the ability to present the COM in an appropriate and positive fashion in public meetings, testimony and public appearances.
Maintain professional literacy in academic field.
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply for this position: Please submit a letter of application, a current, curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of transcripts, and the names and email addresses for three references via our online application system: s:/careers/iupedu.
Automated reference requests and a confirmation email will be generated upon submission of your application. Candidates who fail to submit all of the aforementioned material will not be considered.
Committed to excellence through diversity, IUP is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V and is a proud member of the State System of Higher Education.
All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of earned degrees through the receipt of official transcripts, confirmation of work eligibility, and satisfactory completion of background checks.
Department of Biology – Temporary Part-Time Faculty – Non-Teaching