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Open Rank Faculty Position
Department of Integrated Biomedical Sciences
Department of Integrated Biomedical Sciences

Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks Medical Faculty, Expertise in Physiology
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Location: Wichita, Kansas

 
The Position:

The Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KansasCOM) invites applications for a faculty appointment in the Department of Integrated Biomedical Sciences. Qualified applicants with experience in teaching physiology/pathophysiology to medical students are sought for an open rank faculty position. This position has no associated clinical duties, and KansasCOM can be flexible regarding appointment (full-time or part-time), and will consider remote, online instruction for an applicant with demonstrated excellence and commitment to teaching Physiology.

The successful candidate must possess a terminal degree (PhD, MD, DO, or other), in physiology or a related discipline, and should have demonstrated experience in teaching these subjects. This position will function as a member of a collaborative educational team that develops and delivers the physiology/pathophysiology content across an integrated, educational program. Primary responsibilities will involve teaching medical students, through the integrated, systems-based curriculum of the 1st and 2nd academic years, and will involve the development of discipline-based, collaboratively designed, and highly integrated curricular elements. A demonstrated ability to work within a team of medical educators from basic science and clinical disciplines to develop integrated instructional materials and presentations is a must. Additional teaching and mentoring responsibilities may exist in the 3rd and 4th years, and will focus on the application of foundational science knowledge to senior medical students seeking advanced experience. 

 While teaching is the primary focus of faculty, service, scholarship and research are fundamental elements of a faculty role. Service to the College and the community is an essential function of the position, including committee service, faculty development, student mentoring/advising, interviewing prospective students, and community outreach. The College is strengthening its scholarly activity involvement, broadly defined as including: basic science (bench), translational, clinical, educational, public health/epidemiologic, or other scholarly endeavors. 

Responsibilities:

• Participate in teaching physiology, primarily within the pre-clinical curriculum, with potential teaching opportunities in years 3 and 4.

• Develop and prepare teaching materials (presentations, lectures, exam items, etc.).

• Develop and maintain educational materials, including correlations to Osteopathic Principles and Practice.

• Demonstrate professionalism as defined by the KansasCOM declaration of faculty professionalism and responsibility.

• Serve as a student advisor and mentor, including promoting and mentoring student research.

• Participate in student interviewing and career counseling.

• Serve on selected departmental, college, and faculty committees and task forces.

• Participate in and deliver professional development for KHSC.

• Assist in accreditation, assessment, and quality improvement functions to include document creation, data collection and management, education of faculty as assigned.

• Foster a positive culture amongst the students, faculty, and KHSC-KansasCOM staff.

• Participate in professional activities, societies, and associations, enhancing personal and institutional recognition and standing.

• Serve, as requested/assigned, in academic leadership roles (Course Director, Module Director, etc.).

• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (PhD, DSc, DO, MD, etc.) in physiology, pathophysiology, or a relevant related field from an accredited institution of higher education appropriate for an Assistant Professor appointment or higher.

• Track record of experience in biomedical sciences education (medical school experience preferred).

• Must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Maintain appropriate licensure for practice in health care, and be in good standing with all regulatory and licensing boards and agencies, as applicable.

• Evidence of experience with educational technology within the classroom.

• Demonstrated evidence and/or a plan for supporting students from diverse backgrounds in the academic community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral experience in the field of physiology (residency, fellowship, etc.).

• Additional training or experience in educational theory and/or evaluation, as well as curricular and instructional design.

• Substantial record of success as a medical educator.

• Experience using innovative teaching methods such as: team-based learning, ‘flipped classroom’, problem-based learning, distance learning, interactive large group presentation, audience response systems, or curriculum delivery systems.

• Record of scholarly activity.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to work both individually and collaboratively within a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.

• Leadership abilities in influencing and shaping performance.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and enthusiasm to contribute to organizational growth and development.

About the Institution:

Kansas Health Science Center opened one of the nation’s newest medical schools, Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, known as KansasCOM, in 2022. As the first college of osteopathic medicine in Kansas, this forward-thinking medical school has the goal of becoming a world-class training hub for osteopathic physicians with the mission to train these osteopathic physicians of the future to provide effective, empathic, and innovative care while optimizing the health of patients and their communities. This includes the goal of expanding health education and healthcare by increasing the number of physicians trained in Kansas, with particular focus on serving the widely distributed communities of rural Kansas, and beyond. KansasCOM’s inaugural class of students (Class of 2026) matriculated in August, 2022. The College has implemented a systems-based curriculum that integrates disciplines and incorporates interactive methodologies and an andragogical teaching philosophy. The College aspires to promote student learning in a way that values people’s differences and provides an inclusive environment, such that students are enthusiastic about providing patient-centered, evidence-based care of the highest quality. KansasCOM leads in a manner that reflects its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, community, humility and integrity, innovation, teamwork, and excellence.

KansasCOM is centrally located in the heart of Kansas’ largest city, Wichita, a thriving, diverse center of culture and industry. A college of osteopathic medicine is essential to meet the growing medical needs of rural locations across the United States.The 116,000 square-foot college of osteopathic medicine and research center provides a modern space equipped with the latest technology to deliver high-quality medical education that encompasses an osteopathic skills training center, simulation facility, patient teaching rooms, and expansive lecture halls. Technologically advanced classrooms and labs feature VR, touchscreens, and data analysis tools, enhancing its immersive curriculum along with lounge areas that foster well-being and social interaction.

DO Program

Different from most medical schools, the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program immerses each student in early clinical experiences starting in their first academic year. Through clinical practice, standardized patient encounters, and human-patient simulation, students gain firsthand experience identifying and addressing patient needs. This program provides opportunities to make a difference in patients’ lives far before clinical rotations. This program’s teachings will also provide students with a foundation to work within any sector of health care they desire, apart from direct patient care positions.

Department of Integrated Biomedical Sciences

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Integrated Biomedical Sciences, these faculty positions will become part of a dynamic and integral part of the College, focusing on providing a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of biomedical sciences. This KansasCOM department is pivotal in laying the foundational knowledge necessary for future healthcare professionals, particularly those pursuing osteopathic medicine.

Leadership

Tiffany Masson, Psy.D., President of Kansas Health Science Center (KHSC), is an exemplary leader in higher education with more than 15 years of experience leading teams to find innovative, technology-driven solutions to the concerns facing universities across the world. She obtained her doctorate of psychology in 2002. She completed her post-doctoral training at U.C. Davis’ Children’s Hospital-CAARE Center and was employed as a staff psychologist by the Cook County Juvenile Court and Northwestern School of Law in Chicago. Click here to learn more about Dr. Masson.

Accreditation

Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KansasCOM) has been granted pre-accreditation status from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). COCA is the accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) for predoctoral education of osteopathic physicians in the United States.

Pre-accreditation, as distinct from full accreditation, permits the KansasCOM to solicit applications and admit students, offer medical instruction within the approved osteopathic medical curriculum, and announce its Pre-Accreditation Status. KansasCOM can be considered for full accreditation status following the graduation of its first class, which it anticipates will occur in May 2026. The attainment of full accreditation status is subject to review and approval by COCA.

ABOUT KANSAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

Kansas Health Science Center (KHSC) is a nonprofit organization committed to training well-prepared physicians and health care leaders who will positively contribute to the overall well-being of its communities. With the goal of opening the Kansas Health Science Center – Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine now realized, KHSC strives to positively impact the health landscape by directly addressing the disparity in access to health care.

Kansas Health Science Center is committed to:

• Building a community that respects different experiences and perspectives.

• Hiring diverse staff and faculty and educating a diverse student body to better meet the needs of all communities.

• Educating and training physicians who can help address the physician shortage in the U.S. and bring high-quality, compassionate care to all.

• Building deep relationships with community members and improving access to health care in the city, state, and beyond.

KHSC is one of the six colleges and universities that comprise TCS Education System, a nonprofit system of colleges that works collaboratively to advance institutional sustainability, student success, and community impact. As a community of professionals, the TCS System Office provides strategic support and expertise through integrated operations and has a collective impact across the community.

To Apply:

Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; parties who apply by February 22, 2024, will be given first consideration. Please submit your letter of application outlining your interest/suitability for this position; a curriculum vitae; and a statement of teaching philosophy.

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Kansas Health Science Center offers a generous compensation and benefits package, provided through an affiliate relationship with TCS Education System. Benefits include generous paid time-off, medical and dental coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, professional development, and regular employee appreciation events.

 Kansas Health Science Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  (Posted 1/24/24)

Head and Professor
Department of Anatomy and Physiology
Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University invites applications for the Head of the Department of Anatomy and Physiology in a tenure track position at the rank of associate or full professor, commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.  The Department seeks an innovative leader with established excellence in teaching, research, and administration.

The Department Head of Anatomy and Physiology will lead approximately 27 faculty members who are nationally and internationally recognized for their excellence in comparative biomedical science.  The department is committed to continue as a leader in research and teaching in veterinary anatomy, pharmacology, physiology, and pathophysiology.  Departmental faculty members provide professional (DVM) and graduate (MS and PhD) instruction in animal welfare, gross and microscopic anatomy, cell and systemic physiology, veterinary education, exercise physiology, immunophysiology, and pharmacology. The Department of Anatomy and Physiology has exceptional facilities for research including specialized laboratories for analytical testing, cellular and molecular biology, confocal microscopy, and image analysis.  Further information about the Department is available at https://www.vet.k-state.edu/academics/anatomy-physiology/.

Kansas State University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, positive work environment, exciting student life, and the beauty of its campus. It is geographically located in a moderate climate with easy access to diverse recreational regions. Kansas State University is recognized as a favorable place to work among professional adults in the US. For more information visit www.ksu.edu or www.vet.k-state.edu. 

Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits 

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion.  The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others.  The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

Worksite Options:

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

Visit this link for K-State’s guidance and policies on remote work and flexible work arrangements.  Remote work agreements are required for all flexible work arrangements and are subject to review.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD or other earned doctoral degree in biomedical sciences or a related discipline

• Expected to demonstrate excellence with scholarly achievement and continuing success with extramural, federally funded research

• Demonstrate exceptional leadership effectiveness, and a strong commitment to professional development of faculty and staff, with additional dedication to professional and graduate student education

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter describing leadership philosophy and departmental vision for innovation in teaching and research

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Contact information for three individuals from whom letters of reference may be requested

Screening of Applications Begins:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries should be directed to the Search Committee Chair Dr. Elizabeth Davis (edavis@vet.k-state.edu or 785-532-4890). 

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and consistent with the position sought.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee. (Posted 1/8/24)

Faculty Position in Molecular Physiology & Biophysics
University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine

The Department of Molecular Physiology & Biophysics at the University of Vermont and the University of Vermont Cancer Center seek a Tenure-Track Faculty that will establish a cancer-related research program that complements ongoing research investigating the molecular control and basis of diverse motile and contractile systems. Candidates at all levels (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor) will be considered.

The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain an independent, extramurally funded research agenda that enhances existing collaborative research programs, which use cell and molecular biology, single molecule biophysics, muscle mechanics, and proteomics to study the cytoskeleton and molecular motors in development and disease (http://physioweb.uvm.edu/). For example, research focused on molecular mechanisms related to tumorigenesis, tumor metastasis, or cancer immunology is particularly desirable, and the cancer-relevance of fundamental research should be clearly described in the application. The candidate also must be willing to teach in a medical and graduate school setting. Start-up funds will be competitive.

The University of Vermont is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and inclusive excellence of the academic community through their teaching, service and research, scholarship or creative arts. Applicants are required to submit a separate statement of advancing diversity and inclusive excellence.

We are an educationally purposeful community seeking to prepare students to be accountable leaders in a diverse and changing world. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Openness, Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Innovation, and Justice. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the ideals of accessibility, inclusiveness, and academic excellence as reflected in the tenets of Our Common Ground. https://www.uvm.edu/president/our-common-ground

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

Interested candidates must apply online at: https://www.uvmjobs.com under Position No 00026242.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Include a CV, research plan with explanation of cancer relevance, teaching and diversity statements, and the names and email addresses of three references. After the initial review of applications, references may be contacted to submit their letters directly to the Search Committee.

Inquiries about the position should be addressed to: Dr. Jason Stumpff, Univ. Vermont, Dept. of Molecular Physiology & Biophysics, Health Science Research Facility, 149 Beaumont Avenue, Burlington, VT 05405-0075 USA. or via email at: jstumpff@uvm.edu. (Posted 10/10/23)

Faculty Position (Open Rank) in Integrated Physiology
Georgia Institute of Technology College of Sciences

As part of continuing growth in biology, the School of Biological Sciences (biosci.gatech.edu) at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for an open rank tenure-track faculty position in physiology. The position is open to research programs spanning from molecular, cellular through systems-level approaches to understanding physiological function in health and disease. We are particularly interested in applicants exploring any combination of modeling, computational, and experimental approaches to address fundamental questions about physiology across scales and interactions among function, behavior, and environment. Candidates will be favored if their research enhances the school's existing strengths in basic sensorimotor neurophysiology, movement science, neurorehabilitation, biomechanics and comparative biology. Successful candidates will engage with the Applied Physiology graduate program (https://biosciences.gatech.edu/graduate/phd-applied-physiology), the interdisciplinary Quantitative Biosciences Graduate Program (https://qbios.gatech.edu/), and others across the college and broader Institute (https://cos.gatech.edu/graduate-programs). Candidates must demonstrate all of the following: research productivity, academic experience and clear evidence of effective teaching in biological sciences.

Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school. Georgia Tech is situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with great economic and cultural strengths The Institute is a member of the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Research Alliance, and the Association of American Universities. Georgia Tech prides itself on its technology resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a description of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information for at least three references. Application materials should be submitted as .PDF files (JOB 263912) via careers.

Requests for information may be directed to Chair, Dr. Todd Streelman at searches@biosci.gatech.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. An earned doctorate is required by the start of the appointment, and a background check must be completed prior to employment.

Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. (Posted 10/10/23)