Academic Clinical Faculty, Primary Care
Academic Clinical Faculty, Primary Care
Touro University
Henderson, NV
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Overview
This position is responsible for teaching in Touro University Nevada as required at 0.5 FTE. This position fulfills duties to further the mission of the department, college, and University by participating in student education, scholarly activities, and University service. Faculty members are encouraged to conduct original research/scholarly activities and pursue extramural funding in their areas of interest. This position is a 12-month appointment with primary teaching and clinical responsibilities with opportunities to conduct original research/scholarly activities and contribute to institutional service activities.
Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the iconic Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. Our values surrounding social justice, intellectual pursuit, and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates.
We invite you to apply to our position for consideration to join the ranks of our diverse, talented, and professional staff and faculty. Please visit the tun.touro.edu/administration/human-resources website where you can see a comprehensive listing of optional benefits and Human Resources contact information.
Responsibilities
1.2. Maintains content expertise within discipline and contributing to the curricular model and delivery modalities of that coursework for which the unit is responsible and recommends changes when appropriate.
1.3. Ensures teaching is current, appropriate, and inter-related, and where applicable, support and build upon previous learning experience content (integrate emerging knowledge with practical longitudinal clinical experience, aligning learning objectives and process) increasing student understanding of subject matter.
1.4. Works effectively as a team member to enhance and improve curricula, including potential opportunities for collaborative efforts within the department or with outside individuals, programs, or departments; maintaining a climate hospitable to creativity and innovation.
1.5. Develop and maintains a working knowledge of various teaching and assessment approaches (small group, bedside teaching, mentoring, lecture, independent practice-based learning, evidenced based medicine approach, simulation including institutional simulation, online learning and interactive video scenario, standardized patient).
2.2. Maintains professional knowledge (attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, maintaining active membership within applicable professional societies, and participating in professional organizations).
2.3. Performs within the scope of practice and under licensure by the relevant Nevada state regulatory board; provide patient care within the standards of the profession, rigorously contributing to the defense of any claims made against the faculty member in the course of representing the University in any official capacity.
2.4. Serves as an effective leader/mentor for students in the clinical environment (maintaining close communication, assures students are met with regularly, completing assessments, facilitates discussions, etc.).
2.5. Provide engagement and supervision in leading University to prepare students from every field to be lifelong active citizens through service learning opportunities (developing students’ knowledge, skills, experience).
2.6. Helps ensure students reach optimal performance (monitoring performance, assessing needs, working to identify at-risk students, advising students on options, contributing to remedial assistance, and referring students as appropriate).
3.2. Present on a variety of research and scholarly topics (Conference presentation, manuscripts for publication) locally, nationally and internationally including developing content submitting for consideration, finalizing presentation and delivering on time.
3.3. Facilitate and/ or contribute toward interdepartmental research collaborations.
4.2. Promotes and represents the University at local, state, and national events (attending and participating in conferences, serving as a speaker/presenter, networking with colleagues to foster program development, participating in various community opportunities, etc.).
4.3. Refers to and coordinates in advance with the Office of Advancement/Public Relations team on all media contacts, communications, and/or interactions to include message, promotion, etc. in which asked to serve as an official representative, content expert, or spokesperson on behalf of the University.
4.4. Coordination in advance with the Office of Advancement on all legislative issues to include contact with the national, state, and local government officials, whether in official University capacity or with a national, state or local organization.
4.5. Serves on various committees and teams within the University as assigned (attending meetings, contributing to discussions, sharing/exchanging information, and leading constituents toward goal attainment) to include advising and mentoring (Students, clubs, campus organizations).
4.6. Contributes to University’s compliance with and in the development of required documentation as related to accreditation of all programs to which departmental content is contributed. (faculty adequacy model, gathering data, self-assessment, peer review, providing input/feedback, etc.) aiding in the attainment of academic compliance.
4.7. Is knowledgeable of and remains in compliance with all institutional policies and procedures as outlined in the Faculty Handbook for Touro University Nevada.
Education :
This position is responsible for teaching in Touro University Nevada as required at 0.5 FTE. This position fulfills duties to further the mission of the department, college, and University by participating in student education, scholarly activities, and University service. Faculty members are encouraged to conduct original research/scholarly activities and pursue extramural funding in their areas of interest. This position is a 12-month appointment with primary teaching and clinical responsibilities with opportunities to conduct original research/scholarly activities and contribute to institutional service activities.
Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the iconic Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. Our values surrounding social justice, intellectual pursuit, and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates.
We invite you to apply to our position for consideration to join the ranks of our diverse, talented, and professional staff and faculty. Please visit the tun.touro.edu/administration/human-resources website where you can see a comprehensive listing of optional benefits and Human Resources contact information.
Responsibilities
- (0.5 FTE) Serves as an educator ensuring the quality, integrity, and defined standards within faculty’s discipline
1.2. Maintains content expertise within discipline and contributing to the curricular model and delivery modalities of that coursework for which the unit is responsible and recommends changes when appropriate.
1.3. Ensures teaching is current, appropriate, and inter-related, and where applicable, support and build upon previous learning experience content (integrate emerging knowledge with practical longitudinal clinical experience, aligning learning objectives and process) increasing student understanding of subject matter.
1.4. Works effectively as a team member to enhance and improve curricula, including potential opportunities for collaborative efforts within the department or with outside individuals, programs, or departments; maintaining a climate hospitable to creativity and innovation.
1.5. Develop and maintains a working knowledge of various teaching and assessment approaches (small group, bedside teaching, mentoring, lecture, independent practice-based learning, evidenced based medicine approach, simulation including institutional simulation, online learning and interactive video scenario, standardized patient).
- Performs Clinical Duties as assigned
2.2. Maintains professional knowledge (attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, maintaining active membership within applicable professional societies, and participating in professional organizations).
2.3. Performs within the scope of practice and under licensure by the relevant Nevada state regulatory board; provide patient care within the standards of the profession, rigorously contributing to the defense of any claims made against the faculty member in the course of representing the University in any official capacity.
2.4. Serves as an effective leader/mentor for students in the clinical environment (maintaining close communication, assures students are met with regularly, completing assessments, facilitates discussions, etc.).
2.5. Provide engagement and supervision in leading University to prepare students from every field to be lifelong active citizens through service learning opportunities (developing students’ knowledge, skills, experience).
2.6. Helps ensure students reach optimal performance (monitoring performance, assessing needs, working to identify at-risk students, advising students on options, contributing to remedial assistance, and referring students as appropriate).
- Accomplish research
3.2. Present on a variety of research and scholarly topics (Conference presentation, manuscripts for publication) locally, nationally and internationally including developing content submitting for consideration, finalizing presentation and delivering on time.
3.3. Facilitate and/ or contribute toward interdepartmental research collaborations.
- Actively engages in the advancement of the University
4.2. Promotes and represents the University at local, state, and national events (attending and participating in conferences, serving as a speaker/presenter, networking with colleagues to foster program development, participating in various community opportunities, etc.).
4.3. Refers to and coordinates in advance with the Office of Advancement/Public Relations team on all media contacts, communications, and/or interactions to include message, promotion, etc. in which asked to serve as an official representative, content expert, or spokesperson on behalf of the University.
4.4. Coordination in advance with the Office of Advancement on all legislative issues to include contact with the national, state, and local government officials, whether in official University capacity or with a national, state or local organization.
4.5. Serves on various committees and teams within the University as assigned (attending meetings, contributing to discussions, sharing/exchanging information, and leading constituents toward goal attainment) to include advising and mentoring (Students, clubs, campus organizations).
4.6. Contributes to University’s compliance with and in the development of required documentation as related to accreditation of all programs to which departmental content is contributed. (faculty adequacy model, gathering data, self-assessment, peer review, providing input/feedback, etc.) aiding in the attainment of academic compliance.
4.7. Is knowledgeable of and remains in compliance with all institutional policies and procedures as outlined in the Faculty Handbook for Touro University Nevada.
- Contributes to team effort by performing other duties as needed/assigned.
Education :
- DO or MD degree required.
- Current Nevada license and board certification in a primary care specialty (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine).
- US citizenship or permanent residency is required.
- Experience in teaching osteopathic, medical, allied health and/ or graduate students. Evidence of productivity in research or other scholarly activities.
- Candidates should have substantial teaching experience in a US medical school, however, preference will be given to those with experience specifically in an osteopathic program.
- Solid knowledge of the biological sciences, mathematics, chemistry, and many other aspects of medicine.
- Excellent interpersonal skills (professionalism, diplomacy, judgment, discretion, oral/written communication, etc.).
- Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with a variety of constituents.
- Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
- Highly self-motivated, self-disciplined, and able to work independently, while balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
- Possess and demonstrate the ability to effectively manage clinical patients in an efficient manner following evidence-based practices and recommendations.
- Knowledge and capability in utilizing an electronic medical records program is essential as well as the consistent completion of ones’ medical charts in a timely manner.
- Possess a strong desire and the skills to teach students, residents and fellows while managing patients.
- Be an example and role model of excellence in patient management, communication, and compassion.
- Knowledge and expertise in research design and methodology.
- Familiarity and proficiency in applying biostatistical methods, utilizing major statistical analysis software to analyze data and biostatistical models to assess and predict clinical outcomes.
- High level of proficiency in working with all Microsoft applications is essential.
- Must have demonstrated expertise in various research endeavors.
- Resume or CV.
- Cover Letter (attached to the cover letter link) that expresses your interest in this specific position at this specific institution. Please do not attach a resume to the cover letter link.
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