Assistant/Associate Professor of Physiology at East Tennessee State University

Job description

ob Summary The Department of Medical Education at the Quillen College of Medicine of East Tennessee State University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor rank faculty position in the areas of Physiology and Pathophysiology education to teach in an active learning-based medical education program. Applicants may choose either a tenure-track or non-tenure track position. We seek candidates with broad training in Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology and demonstrate ability for excellent teaching. Responsibilities will include teaching Physiology/Pathophysiology to medical and graduate students and management of the Physiology thread across Quillen’s organ-based systems curriculum. Preference will be given to those candidates with expertise in interactive learning pedagogies, knowledge of medical school accreditation standards, and educational scholarship. The successful candidate will contribute to the education of medical students within the foundational science curriculum, engage in scholarly activity in medical education or related fields, and participate in service that supports departmental, college, and institutional goals. We seek collaborative, learner-centered educators who are enthusiastic about using active learning approaches (e.g., team-based and problem-based learning) to promote student engagement, responsibility for learning, and clinical readiness, consistent with Quillen College of Medicine standards. Faculty are supported and promoted with the develop and dissemination of educational scholarship and research programs. This is an excellent opportunity with a competitive salary, state-of-the-art teaching facilities, and the commitment of the existing faculty to provide strong career mentoring. Our very collegial environment also extends to clinical departments and other colleges at ETSU. The university is a regional state-supported institution serving ~15,000 students. Quillen College of Medicine consistently ranks among the top schools nationwide for rural medicine and primary care education. Johnson City is located at the base of the scenic Appalachian Mountains and provides a friendly, small-town atmosphere with a low cost of living, excellent public and private schools, clean mountain air, light traffic and southern hospitality. Responsibilities Include: Developing course and session objectives linked to USMLE content and QCOM institutional educational objectives where physiology and pathophysiology are relevant. Planning, developing, and providing active-learning student materials. Planning, developing, and providing active-learning pedagogical modalities within the pre-clinical curriculum. Writing and modifying quality NBME-style questions with faculty and staff support to be used in both the classroom and assessment settings, ensuring fair and accurate evaluation of student learning. Collaborating with faculty across basic and clinical sciences to ensure content integration. Acting as a team member to ensure courses run smoothly. Work as a valued team member in implementing course continuous quality improvement. Mentoring and supporting medical students in their professional and clinical development. Participating in departmental and institutional service, faculty development, and curriculum committees. Contributing to academic scholarship through either educational or basic/clinical sciences-based research and scholarship. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Successful candidates must present evidence of an established record of, or demonstrate a strong potential for, effective Medical Physiology/Pathophysiology teaching. A commitment to work productively with a team of medical educators from other basic and clinical science disciplines. Evidence for realized and/or potential of productive scholarly and creative activity. Ability to teach medical and graduate students from all backgrounds. Effective use of interpersonal and communication skills that incorporate tact and diplomacy. St