Clinical Assistant Professor

Position Details Req ID: req17390 Position Title: Clinical Assistant Professor - Biochemistry and Microbiology Position Type: Faculty Position Number: GF1759 OSU Campus: Tulsa - Center for Health Sciences/OSU Medicine Department: Biochemistry & Microbiology Location Address: OSU-COM at Cherokee Nation , 19500 E Ross Street Tahlequah , Oklahoma, 74464 United States Hiring Supervisor: Hiring Range: (Contingent upon available funding): Commensurate with education and experience Work Schedule: Typically 8 hrs/day, 5 days/week Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary: The candidate will be assigned to the OSU College of Medicine - Cherokee Nation (OSUCOM-CN) Tahlequah, OK Campus. Job Summary: The duties of a Clinical Assistant Professor include teaching, research/scholarship, and service/outreach. Research/scholarship may include, but is not limited to, mentoring medical and graduate students, publishing peer-reviewed articles, being an active member in their professional society. Responsibilities: Teaching: Effectively instruct/teach one or more subjects within the osteopathic medical school and the biomedical sciences graduate curriculum. This will include preparing and delivering up-to-date, accurate content in the form of classroom lectures, problem-based learning sessions, case scenarios, and on-line modules. Engage in curriculum planning and development of learning units related to microbiology and biochemistry. Actively engage in the assessment of student learning. Participate in course management and administration; serve as course co-coordinator as required. The candidate will teach graduate courses in microbiology and biochemistry and other graduate courses as needed. Research: Research/scholarship is expected and may include, but is not limited to: Conducting independent (educational) research, intramural and extramural grant funding, publishing in peer-reviewed journals Presenting board reviews Active participation in professional society - conference presentation Environmental Hazard: Possible exposure to hazardous material, hot and cold, blood borne pathogens. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, carry push, and pull 50 pounds, stoop, reach, stand, walk, finger, rasp, feel, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodations. Special Instructions to Applicants IMPORTANT. APPLICANTS PLEASE READ. For full consideration, please ensure all employment history is correct and complete. An Edit button (on the right) is available which allows you to add information. In addition, OSU Medicine's Customer Service Philosophy is: "We enrich lives by providing compassionate care and amazing service to every life we touch." We achieve our service standards with employee behaviors centered on safety, courtesy, presentation, and efficiency. Safety is: Be aware of environment Be intentional in your actions Ensure accuracy Mitigate potential hazards Courtesy is: Welcome and actively engage in a friendly and respectful manner Be responsive, polite, and helpful Smile Demonstrate care and concern Show appreciation and say "Thank You" Presentation is: Be professional Have a clean and neat appearance Maintain a clean and organized work area Remember what you represent at all times Efficiency is: Respond to needs in a timely manner Organize and prioritize your work Be available and respect others' time Be innovative Education & Experience Position Qualifications: Required: Ph.D. in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or in a related field with specialized training, or equivalent experience. Previous experience teaching effectively in medical education. Valid Oklahoma Driver's License Skills & Proficiencies: Good communication and leadership skills are positive. Interpersonal skills Ability to interact effectively with faculty, students, and administration in both campus locations. Strong interest in osteopathic medical and graduate education. Accomplishments in scholarly activity. Proficiency in instructional technology and distant education technology. Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations,OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.