A Clinical Faculty member in Specialty Medicine will be directly responsible for teaching, clinical training, curriculum design, lab operations, faculty training, student assessments and scholarship. The Assistant/Associate/Professor will work closely with Chair of Specialty Medicine for the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine seeking accreditation. Additionally, the position involves contributing to the academic and clinical missions of the department and college, including patient care, research, and community service. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual passionate about education, patient care, and advancing the principles of osteopathic medicine.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, developing, and evaluating the primary care curriculum including topics, courses, and methods of instruction.
• Participates in the instruction and supervision of medical students at all phases of training including didactics, small groups, clinical cases, clinical skill labs, clinical patient care, simulation training, procedure, and task training, and standardized patient encounters.
• Supervises the development and implementation of the clinical curriculum.
• Oversees student performance and assessment of medical students on clinical rotations.
• Assists in the development of early clinical experience opportunities for students in years 1 and 2.
• Supports Clerkship Directors and faculty Clinical Sites.
• Evaluates faculty and staff members according to their job descriptions and consistent with medical school, and university standards.
• Participates in fundraising activities.
• Serves on committees within the medical school as assigned.
• Represents the COM by serving on state and national committees
• Collaborates with other departments and colleges at the University to develop
• and implement inter-professional educational curriculum and clinical experiences.
• Serves as the faculty mentor for student interest groups.
• Serves as a faculty advisor and provides mentorship for medical students pursuing research and scholarly activity.
• Participates in interviewing applicants for potential admission to the COM.
• Participates in required COM faculty development.
• Participates in and supports faculty involvement with educational, clinical, research and scholarly activity
• Program Development: Design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive simulation program that aligns with osteopathic medical school curricula.
• Curriculum Integration: Collaborate with faculty to integrate simulation-based learning experiences into courses, clinical rotations, and assessments.
• Student Assessment: Develop and administer assessments using simulation for formative and summative evaluation of student performance, aligned with COMAT and COMLEX exams.
• Research and Innovation: Engage in and promote research on simulation-based education and contribute to the advancement of best practices in medical education. Support scholarly activities related to simulation.
• Collaboration: Foster relationships with external partners, including other health professions, healthcare facilities, and organizations, to enhance the simulation program’s impact.

Qualifications Required

• DO or MD degree required.
• Board certification is preferred by either the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
• Must have a previously demonstrated commitment to education.
• Experience in teaching in a medical education setting.

Skills

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work on various multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in data analysis, performance metrics and quality improvement.
• Skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to develop and maintain evaluation and development procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of the academic departments and their individual courses offered.
• Ability to identify problems, develop solutions and implement change.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Including Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Mental/Visual Demand and Physical Effort.
• For a normal office environment, you must be able to lift 50lbs from floor level.
• Must be able to lift and maneuver normal size full file box for archival purposes.
• Must be able to occasionally bend, twist, and stoop.
• Frequent typing of computer keyboard.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as computer, mobile device, phone, copier, scanner, printer, or related items.
• May be called upon to work beyond the normal workday.
• Must have good personal hygiene and adhere to corporate dress policy (business casual).

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All job offers are contingent upon legal authorization to work in New York State as determined by the NYS Department of Labor.

Work Remotely - No

Work Location: Buffalo, NY

Desired Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Type: Full Time, Administrative Exempt

Additional Salary Information

The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.