Job Details
Description
As part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks an Assistant/Associate or full Professor of Biochemistry for the Osteopathic medical students and master biomedical science students at Marian University Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-WCOM) to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by providing instruction that will allow learners to acquire a competence with the relationship of normal processes of various systems of the human body, and the integration and regulations of the systems in health an d disease. Specifically, this position will provide instruction in the fundamental concepts and facts related to the biochemistry and molecular biology of human homeostasis and disease, as well as the application to biochemical processes to human health. This individual will serve as a member of a team of biochemistry faculty in the planning and delivery of relevant content in a multi-discipline, systems-based medical curriculum.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University (MU) by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
Participating in the development, delivery, evaluation, and improvement of the curriculum
Directing learning b students in systems courses where biochemistry content is presented
Providing sufficient understanding of concepts and facts related to biochemistry in normal and abnormal states allow students to demonstrate the competencies embodied in the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) COMLEX-USA Level 1 examination, and to proceed into the clinical rotations of the 3rd and 4th years of medical school
Assuming an appropriate share of the discipline-related teaching and service responsibilities inherent to the MU-WCOM curriculum
Provide leadership in matters of curriculum and curriculum evaluation
The Assistant/Associate Professor of Biochemistry demonstrates excellence in scholarly activity through the establishment of a research program that involves students and that leads to the creation and dissemination of new knowledge
The Assistant/Associate Professor of Biochemistry provides excellence in service to the University and community through involvement and leadership on committees and professional societies, and by providing mentorship to students
University Expectations:
Knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of Marian University
Adheres to Marian University’s policy and procedures
Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors
Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues
Meets department productivity standards
Participates in developing department goals, objective, and systems
Assists to establish department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University’s strategic goals
Adheres to the department budget
Required Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Applicant must hold a PhD in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or an equivalent terminal degree.
Ideal candidates have 1-5 years of teaching experience after receiving their terminal degree, preferably at a DO or MD medical school. Teaching experience should include biochemistry (preferably in large team-taught medical-level courses); an ability to teach nutritional biochemistry is considered an asset.
Candidates must have a proven record of scholarly activity (e.g., research publications, grants) consistent with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
Essential Functions:
Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis. Manage absence from work in
responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers. Comply with Marian University policies
and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For Consideration All Applications Require:
Cover Letter
Current resume or CV
Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.
Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:
https://www.marian.edu/faith
Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
