Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Sciences

Job Description:

Reporting to the Chair for Biomedical Sciences, this role will provide curricular development and support, specifically in the Medical Education Track.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain educational materials
• Organize and streamline the process of creating a class session
• Author or assemble clinical cases and board-style questions
• Demonstrate professionalism as defined by the KansasCOM declaration of faculty professionalism and responsibility
• Foster a positive culture amongst students, faculty and KHSU-KansasCOM staff
• Assist in accreditation, assessment, and quality improvement to include document creation, data collection and management, and education of faculty as assigned
• Serve as requested in academic leadership roles
• Serve as a student advisor and mentor, as assigned
• Participate in interviewing prospective students
• Assist in student testing, re-testing, and remediation as necessary

• Perform other related duties, as assigned
   

QUALIFICATION(S):

• A terminal degree (PhD, DSc, DO, MD, etc.) in a basic science field from an accredited institution of higher education with appropriate experience for an Assistant Professor (or higher)
• A track record of academic experience in biomedical sciences education
• Preference that the applicant be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship, however, the College will consider immigration sponsorship for highly qualified candidates
• Maintain appropriate licensure for practice in health care and be in good standing with all regulatory and licensing boards and agencies, as applicable
• Be detailed oriented and have excellent interpersonal skills
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products and the desire and ability to learn software for course management and third-party learning resources.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Additional training or experience in educational theory and/or evaluation
• A record of success as a medical educator
• Experience using innovative teaching methods, which might include team-based learning, “flipped classroom”, problem-based learning, distance learning, interactive large group presentation, audience response systems and curriculum delivery systems
• Experience with curricular and instructional design
• Record of scholarly activity

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work both individually and collaboratively within a dynamic, inter-disciplinary environment
• Leadership abilities in influencing and shaping performance
• Self-directed synthesis of multiple information sources
• Strong, effective, and diplomatic oral communication skills

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Kansas Health Science University offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. Some of our key 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 University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.