Osteopathic Principles and Practice Clinical Faculty

Osteopathic Principles and Practice Clinical Faculty - College of Medicine

Overview

Date Posted:

6/3/2025

Location:

Jacksonville

City:

Jacksonville

State:

FL

Country:

United States of America

Category:

Education

Employment Status:

Full-time

Description

JOB SUMMARY: Osteopathic Principles and Practice Clinical Faculty are well versed and experienced in all phases of Osteopathic Medicine and have achieved a specific level of expertise. Responsibilities of the successful candidate will include teaching in the Osteopathic Principles and Practices course as a table trainer and offering lecture presentations to first and second year osteopathic medical students.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following are a list of Academic Exercises that may be required as a member of the Clinical Faculty from time to time:

• Serve as an instructor and table trainer in the OPP course;

• Serve as an instructor in the Clinical Examination course;

• Serve as a Problem Based Learning Facilitator, on an as-needed basis;

• Assist in Simulation Lab supervision on an as needed basis;

• Prepare course syllabus in detail, to include, all assignments, readings both for laboratory exercises and discussions (examinations) that will guide the student through the rigorous curriculum;

• Interview prospective candidates for the College of Medicine (COM);

• Serve on Committees, as assigned and as Advisor to assigned students and at least one club;

• Provide, at minimum, two scholarly activity or research project yearly;

• Preparation of educational tools (A/V, demonstration models, lectures, lesson plans…etc.); Preparation of demonstrations, lectures, small group discussions, and the selection of suggested and required reading from various sources, and coordinating these educational tools with other faculty members;

• Prepare evaluation tools that will aid in the evaluation of students’ work product and help to identify students that are discovered to be weak in various areas;

• Attend “Team” meetings approved by COM that require advancement of your profession;

• Must be able to take direction and receive assignments from the Director of OMM or Vice President of LECOM at Seton Hill;

• Faculty member will contribute and be responsible for overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising and student outcomes;

• Faculty member will contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;

• Faculty member will participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;

• Faculty member will commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach;

• Must be available for work during the hours assigned, for student instruction and clinic development; and

• Accept other duties assigned/needed for the Institution’s needs.

Applicants must complete the online application and upload current CV (curriculum vitae) to the application site. The applicant must also email a cover letter outlining how he/she would enhance the LECOM family , a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references to hr@lecom.edu. (hr@lecom.edu)

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Minimum Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Must adhere to the AOA code of ethics, according to your profession;

• Knowledge of general medical coding and related information in the field;

• Compliance with State and Federal Regulations and Safety Protocols, at the clinic level;

• Knowledge of student and patient’s privacy (i.e. FERPA, HIPAA…etc.);

• Follow proper OSHA and safety guidelines; Protect equipment (office, facility…etc.);

• Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suit [i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Excel]) and accurate data entry skills;

• Excellent organizational skills;

• Must be accurate and attentive to detail;

• Must be trained and certified on the Institutional Data System;

• Maintaining an established work schedule;

• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy;

• Effectively using organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through;

• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands;

• Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials;

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;

• Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the clinic needs;

• The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;

• The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; and

• The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :Education and experience equivalent to: D.O. degree required; teaching experience in academia with two to five (2-5) years’ or more of experience practicing preferred. Special certification in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine is not essential and individual faculty review sessions will be available upon request. The successful candidate must have a Florida medical license or the ability to get one.