Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Osteopathic Principles and Practice is well versed and experienced in all phases of osteopathic principles and practice and has achieved a specific level of expertise. Responsibilities of the successful candidate will include assisting in the direction of the curriculum and teaching in the osteopathic principles and practice course.  This position will also advise medical students, serve on college committees and contribute to the mission of the college.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are a list of Academic Exercises that may be required as a member of the Clinical Faculty from time to time:

• Serve as a Clinical Professor to teach courses in Osteopathic Principles and Practice and in related areas which shall include both lecture and laboratory activities as may be assigned from time to time;
• Serve as an instructor and table trainer in the OPP course;
• Serve as examiner in OPP examinations;
• Serve as an instructor in various History and Physical Examination courses;
• Serve as a Problem Based Learning Facilitator;
• Meet with faculty member’s classes according to the published schedule;
• Evaluate all students who are in each lecture class and each laboratory assigned;
• Contribute to the academic development of LECOM’s curriculum by assisting in the ongoing development of the OPP course, lecture materials, and correlated exam questions, bibliographies and other materials related to the courses and laboratories as assigned;
• Interview prospective candidates for the College of Medicine (COM);
• Prepare course syllabus in detail, to include, all assignments, readings both for laboratory exercises and discussions (examinations) that will guide the student through the rigorous curriculum;
• Grade and provide feedback to students on submitted written assignments;
• Present lectures along areas of expertise;
• Identify students that are discovered to be weak in various areas and proactively assist them in gaining competence;
• Organize remedial exams and courses as necessary;
• Preparation of educational tools (A/V, demonstration models, lectures, lesson plans…etc.); Preparation of demonstrations, lectures, small group discussions, and the selection of suggested and required reading from various sources, and coordinating these educational tools with other faculty members;
• Prepare evaluation tools that will aid in the evaluation of students’ work product and help to identify students that are discovered to be weak in various areas;
• Provide academic advice and support to LECOM’s students through regularly scheduled and published office hours and, also, by appointment;
• Serve on Committees, as assigned and as Advisor to assigned students and at least one club;
• Provide, at minimum, two scholarly activity or research project yearly;
• Attend “Team” meetings approved by COM that require advancement of your profession;
• Faculty member will contribute and be responsible for overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising and student outcomes;
• Faculty member will contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;
• Faculty member will participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;
• Faculty member will commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach;
• Must be able to take direction and receive assignments from the Assistant Dean of PBL or designee;
• Accept other duties assigned/needed for the Institution’s needs.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Excellent organizational, leadership and interpersonal communication skills;
• Enjoys interacting with students;
• Knowledge of osteopathic principles and practice;
• Demonstration of mastery of humanistic domain skills;
• Strong communications skills are essential;
• Ability to provide verbal and written feedback;
• Must be accurate and attentive to detail;
• Must have great skills in diagnosis and treatment planning;
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy;
• Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials;
• The ability to accept work requests  from other managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner and to independently answer such requests;
• The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;
• The ability  to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM in a timely fashion; and
• Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the Institution’s needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to: a D.O. degree with teaching experience in academia or other related field, as well as, two to five (2-5) years’ or more of experience practicing required.    Special certification in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine is not essential and individual faculty review sessions will be available upon request.  The successful candidate must have a Florida medical license or the ability to get one.