SOMA - Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine Clerkship Director (.2 FTE)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

A.T. Still University's School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) is seeking a part-time Assistant Professor and Internal Medicine Clerkship Director on the Mesa, Arizona campus. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Clinical Science Education and is responsible for the development and delivery of educational content to ATSU-SOMA standards across the curriculum as assigned in Internal Medicine. This position will work collaboratively with the ATSU-SOMA team to develop, implement, and refine the curriculum and will be involved in the delivery to clinical clerkship medical students. This position will serve as course director for the Internal Medicine clerkship and content expert for the curriculum. A 0.2 FTE equals approximately 8 hours per week.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as course director for Internal Medicine to include: prepare syllabi, book lists, and objectives; prepare assignments using applicable technology for the online teaching; work with staff to place all appropriate material on the management system in a timely fashion; assume assigned role in test preparation and administration; participate in text selection or other teaching modalities; assess student progress in course, prepare and submit final grades.
• Counsel students needing improvement in academic or professional performance.
• Curriculum development – Internal medicine.
• Mentorship for students applying to Internal Medicine residency, including helping to prepare SEL letters if needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chair of Clinical Science Education and/or the Assistant Dean of Clinical Curriculum, IPE, and Simulation Education in keeping with the purpose of the school.

• DO or MD, Specialty Board Certification, Medical License.
• Broad knowledge and experience in medical education in both the predoctoral and postgraduate settings.
• Curriculum development knowledge and experience with a willingness to adapt to the ATSU-SOMA model.
• Skill requirements are covered under the Internal Medicine specialty board certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, emailing, and public speaking.
• The successful applicant will have demonstrated success promoting a culturally rich environment that values and appreciates diversity.
• The applicant should have a common understanding of bias, what it means to be culturally proficient, and demonstrated success at mitigating differences.
• The applicant should have familiarity with the principles and practice of osteopathic medicine.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.