SOMA – Adjunct Faculty, OPP

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Job description

A.T. Still University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) is seeking applications for non-exempt adjunct faculty in Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) at the Mesa Campus.

Job Duties:

  • Facilitate weekly OPP Skills lab for osteopathic medical students I and II throughout the academic year.
  • Participate in practical examination days.
  • Administrative responsibilities as directed by OPP chair.
  • Attend/or complete mandatory faculty training sessions as outlined by the Dean.
  • Maintain ATSU-SOMA presence and relationships in professional organizations such as: National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME), American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), American Osteopathic Association (AOA), American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO), and the Osteopathic Cranial Academy.
  • Participate in interprofessional activities that may include dental students and other health professional students.
  • Additional academic duties in OPP curriculum, integration of OPP in clinical cases, and in the community as agreed upon with the course director or OPP chair.

Skills and Experience:

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to demonstrate a variety of lab skills in Osteopathic Principles and Practice in small group interactive hands-on sessions.
  • Willingness to teach OPP that is consistent with the ECOP curriculum and ATSU-SOMA selected procedures.
  • College plus postgraduate studies.
  • Type: NMS/OMM board certified DO or equivalent.
  • Preferred specific training and/or current certification in Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (OCF).
  • Preferred minimum of 2 years:
    • Clinical practice integrating osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM).
    • OMM teaching experience or equivalent.
    • Small group facilitation
  • Hold and maintain current Arizona medical license in good standing.
  • Hold and maintain board certifications in good standing.
  • Demonstration of past and current professionalism as set forth by the State Osteopathic licensing board and ATSU standards of conduct.
  • Willingness to learn and utilize distance learning technologies; curriculum development skills; team participation; student evaluation.

SKILLS

Required

Communication: Intermediate

Teaching: Intermediate

How to apply

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A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Harassment and retaliation are forms of discrimination prohibited by the university.

Home of the world’s first osteopathic medical school, established in 1892, A.T. Still University is recognized around the world as a renowned, multidisciplinary healthcare educator. ATSU instills in students the compassion and hands-on experience needed to address the needs of the whole person. The University has a rich history of providing leadership for comprehensive healthcare education and research and is consistently ranked in U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools” guide.