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Niazee College of Osteopathic Medicine

Faculty Position - Osteopathic Principles & Practice

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A Health Sciences Professor teaches foundational health science ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the health science curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.

$103,535 / year median in Illinois

+7% projected growth

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Faculty Position - Osteopathic Principles & Practice NCOM seeks a qualified and collaborative faculty member in Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) to support the Section of OPP within the Department of Clinical Sciences and the college's mission of excellence in osteopathic medical education. The faculty member will contribute to the development, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of the four-year OPP/OMM curriculum; teach students across
OMS I-IV
; support clinical skills development; mentor students and faculty; and participate in scholarly, osteopathic recognition, and institutional activities.
Best-in-Class Benefits and Culture:
We value our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive compensation depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including: Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture. To thrive/succeed as the Osteopathic Principles & Practice, you should have: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree required Successful completion of residency and/or fellowship training NBONMM or C-SPOMM board certification with active maintenance of certification Active medical license and eligibility for Illinois licensure Demonstrated excellence in teaching and learner engagement Knowledge of curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, and educational research Ability to contribute to scholarly activity and research initiatives Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills Proficiency with learning management systems and Microsoft Office Suite Ability to qualify for an appropriate faculty appointment at
NCOM Preferred:
Minimum two years of experience in academic medicine Experience with curricular planning and educational assessment Experience mentoring students or faculty Familiarity with simulation-based education and POCUS Your responsibilities as the Osteopathic Principles & Practice will include: Teach osteopathic principles and practice, clinical medicine, clinical skills, procedural skills, POCUS, and simulation activities Support the development, integration, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of the four-year OPP curriculum Align curriculum content with osteopathic competencies, NBOME blueprints, COMLEX-USA expectations, and osteopathic recognition requirements Collaborate with faculty, simulation teams, skills labs, assessment personnel, and clinical education partners Support student readiness for clinical rotations and residency training Develop and maintain accurate, evidence-based course materials and syllabi Serve as a mentor and role model for osteopathic medical students Participate in curriculum design, assessment, and program evaluation activities Engage in scholarly activity, research, presentations, and academic service Support departmental initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the institution If you are passionate about osteopathic medicine, student success, and academic excellence, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of healthcare education at NCOM. Apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.