Tenure-Track Faculty Position Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg WV, 24901
https://careers.wvsom.edu/postings/3077 (visit web site to apply).
Summary: A faculty position within the Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences requires a commitment to excellence in teaching (~80%). Additionally, the faculty member is expected to engage in service and other scholarly activity as part of their responsibilities at WVSOM (~20%). Faculty within this position report to the Associate Dean for the Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (Dr. Timothy A. Garrow).
General Duties and Responsibilities: A faculty member’s particular job duties are assigned on a regular basis by the Associate Dean for the Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences.
General:
•Represent WVSOM in a positive and professional manner.
•Be familiar with and adhere to the administrative and academic practices, policies and procedures of WVSOM as set forth in the Faculty Handbook, Employee Handbook and WVSOM institutional policies.
•Submit an annual Faculty Activity Report. •Perform all duties as outlined in the faculty job description.
•Participate in appropriate committees and panels as requested. •Maintain literacy in the faculty’s field of expertise.
•Support student clubs by being a faculty advisor as requested.
•Participate in faculty development and faculty meetings. May be asked to attend graduation, White Coat ceremony, faculty in-service meetings, and other events as recommended by the Associate Dean for the Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences and/or the Vice President for Academic Affairs/Dean.
•Other duties as assigned and agreed upon with the Associate Dean for the Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences and/or the Vice President for Academic Affairs/Dean.
Education and Experience:
•PhD or related terminal degree is required.
•Completion of a postdoctoral fellowship is desirable.
•Experience teaching systemic physiology, genetics, cell biology, microbiology, and/or immunology to graduate or medical students is preferred, though individuals with expertise in any of biomedical or health sciences will be considered.
Position: This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position with full state benefits. Faculty rank and salary is based on the individual’s qualifications. The position is exempt from FLSA provisions regarding overtime. Not all activities of this position occur within the confines of an 8:00-4:30 schedule and may require regular evening and weekend scheduling. Travel including overnight travel is required. West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing diversity among its faculty and staff.