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Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking applicants for various faculty positions at their forthcoming Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) location in Melbourne, Florida. Our proposed additional location will reside on the Florida Tech campus, located on Florida’s eastern Space Coast just 70 miles south of Orlando.

• This faculty position in pharmacology is anticipated to start in July 2023.
• The successful applicant for this position will spend approximately one year at the New Mexico (NM) Campus and then transition to the Florida campus in the spring of 2024.

Summary:

The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Successful candidates will function as a member of a collaborative teaching team to develop and deliver their instructional content within an integrated curriculum. Burrell implements a spiral, systems-based curriculum that integrates basic science and clinical discipline and incorporates interactive methodologies and an andragogical teaching philosophy. The primary teaching focus of this position will involve teaching medical students through the systems-based courses of the 1st and 2nd (OMSI and OMSII) academic years.

The successful candidate will participate in the curricular development and instruction of Pharmacology. They will introduce the foundational tenants of pharmacology including drug classes, mechanisms of drug action, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic processes and mechanisms of drug adverse effects. Service will also be an essential function of the position, including committee membership, faculty development, student advising, interviewing prospective students, service to the faculty member’s field, and community outreach. Evidence of scholarly activity and grantsmanship with a strong record of publication and productivity, are preferred and valued credentials in prospective candidates. A shared laboratory space will be available at both the NM and FL campus and faculty are encouraged to engage in scholarship and/or research in the field of their choice, including educational research.

Faculty applications are open to all ranks. Applications should be submitted electronically via the Burrell College Employment Opportunities website. Please include a letter of interest, CV, a short statement of teaching philosophy, and research interest in a single Pdf file – please upload in the CV section of the online application.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instruction first and second-year osteopathic medical students (approximately 50%-60%)
  • Development board-style (COMLEX/USMLE) exam questions.
  • Participation in student mentoring and advising.
  • Participation in curricular development, implementation, and assessment.
  • Classroom instruction
  • Preparation of asynchronous learning materials and/or lecture recordings
• Participation in scholarly activities (approximately 20%-30%)
  • Engagement in scholarly and research activities.
• Providing service to the institution, community, and profession. (Approximately 10%-40%)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Terminal degree (PhD or PharmD)
• Commitment to teaching biomedical sciences.
• The potential for growth in three areas: teaching, scholarly activity, and service.
• Experience in teaching at the university, graduate school, or medical school level.
• Evidence of scholarly activity with a record of publication and productivity
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of Learning Management Systems and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with online instruction and active learning approaches.
• Knowledge of educational theories
• Experience with leading in a medical setting

About the Florida Campus:

The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (“the College”), founded in 2013, is in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and is accredited by Commission on Osteopathic Accreditation (COCA). The College’s forthcoming additional location in Melbourne, Florida, is a four-year osteopathic medical school with 100 students per class. The first class, approved by COCA, is scheduled for a July 2024 matriculation. Like its campus in Las Cruces, New Mexico, which has an affiliation with New Mexico State University, the forthcoming Melbourne location will reside on the campus of Florida Tech University, a private STEM-focused university. For the past three years, the College has operated a regional academic center in Florida for clinical clerkship rotations. Based on the success of these rotations, and the support of the medical community and community stakeholders, the College’s board of trustees decided to pursue the new four-year campus in Florida.

Melbourne, Florida:

The City of Melbourne lies along the Indian River Lagoon, a vast estuary loved by boaters, anglers, and those who just enjoy its quiet beauty. On the other side of the river, a portion of the city lies on a barrier island with many beach parks offering even more fun in the sun. Melbourne is just south of Cape Canaveral — home to the Kennedy Space Center and Port Canaveral. You can watch launches from almost any point in the city or take a short drive up to the space center to get close to the action. While up there, you can visit Port Canaveral — an active shipping port with daily departures of cruise ships and deep-sea fishing boats. Melbourne has an international airport and is located next to a major interstate with easy access to Orlando and the attractions, Kennedy Space Center, and points beyond. Enjoy the benefits of Central Florida’s ideal coastal climate — mild winters and a lush blooming landscape year-round. Melbourne averages 242 sunny days annually with extremely mild winter seasons between 50° - 70° (F).

About the New Mexico Campus:

The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine in NM is in beautiful Las Cruces, New Mexico at New Mexico State University. We are one of the nation’s newest and most innovative medical schools, having opened our doors in 2016 and the inaugural class graduated on May 8, 2020. The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University is a free-standing, privately funded, separately licensed, and independently operated entity. Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is dedicated to improving the health of the Southwestern United States and its border with Northern Mexico through culturally respectful undergraduate, graduate, and continuing osteopathic medical education, research, and its support of clinical service to the community.

Las Cruces, New Mexico:

The beautiful city of Las Cruces, New Mexico, is located approximately 40 miles northwest of El Paso, Texas, and three hours south of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Located just west of the Organ Mountains, in the beautiful Mesilla Valley, Las Cruces boasts a rich history and diversity of cultural traditions in addition to exceptional opportunities for outdoor living and recreation. At your fingertips, there are monumental monuments, authentic flavors, unique festivals, unforgettable landscapes, local events, and a vibrant culture. The weekly Farmers & Craft Market was named “Number One Large Farmers Market in the Nation”. Adventure-seekers of all levels can hike, bike, and run. Art lovers can experience the vibrant arts and cultural scene. Sports enthusiasts can take a swing at a variety of challenging desert golf courses. The weather is divine – with an average of 330 days of sunshine, the forecast for outdoor fun is bright and the activities are endless.

Applications should be submitted electronically via the Burrell College Work Opportunities website.

https://burrell.edu/administrative-services/human-resources/work-opportunities/

Note: Applicants must currently be authorized to lawfully work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The review of CVs is scheduled to begin immediately. Salary is commensurate with rank.

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is an equal-opportunity employer
and values diversity in our faculty and staff as an important aspect of the educational process.
BCOM encourages individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences to apply.

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