Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine is hiring: Biomedical Science Faculty Physiologist in Ivins

SALARY: $90,000 to $135,000+ per year depending on experience and Faculty rank. The posted salary range represents the minimum to the midpoint within RVU’s compensation plan. RVU’s full compensation structure provides a minimum to a maximum range. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill, knowledge, experience, education, and credentials. The RVU Rank and Promotions Committee will determine rank of any finalist.

BENEFITS: RVU offers a full benefits package that includes 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision insurance, along with 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, personal days, 13 ½ paid holidays and 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee’s contribution. Join us in an environment where in-office work is the primary focus, complemented by hybrid work flexibility for eligible positions. Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: We are Rocky Vista University (RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion inclusive excellence. RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Primary Purpose Demonstrate experience and expertise in biomedical or clinical education for predoctoral and/or postdoctoral students, provide service to the university and professional communities and engage in innovative scholarship and research to advance medical knowledge.

Essential Job Functions: Direct the education and instruction of medical students, graduate students, and other health care professional students while providing mentorship and motivation for learning, research and scholarly activity in classroom environments, clinical settings, active learning groups, laboratory experience and research opportunities. Establish and maintain scheduled office hours for student advising, tutoring, remediation and consultation. Provide service to the university community and students through serving on university, college/program and departmental committees, providing leadership, mentorship and expertise to students, participating in community outreach events and with professional organizations or groups as assigned by the Dean or Department Chair/Vice Chair. Participate in curriculum development, assessment and modification as a part of the university ongoing quality improvement and assessment program. Participate in the assessment and evaluation of students and residents, provide feedback and remedial assistance to ensure that the students of the COM meet the standards established by the faculty and college and obtain the knowledge, skills and competency established. Participate in the assessment or evaluation of and provide feedback to other members of the faculty as a portion of the college's ongoing quality improvement and assessment program. Maintain a personal and professional development plan and portfolio, including documentation of teaching, professional development activities and plans, service provided to college and communities, scholarly activity and research to assure personal growth and continued competency within a specialty field. Demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism and ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional actions and performance. Demonstrate and role model an ongoing ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors and support staff. Demonstrate adaptability and the willingness to assist the university and college in fulfilling its mission and vision though teaching, academic administrative duties (course/system coordinator), providing patient care, community service and/or perform special duties as assigned. Advance the prestige of the University and College through advancement of it mission and vision and advancement of your personal career. Other duties as assigned by the Dean, Chair, or Vice Chair. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities A record of scholarly activity, student mentoring, and academic service is essential. Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the delivery of graduate and medical education. Demonstrate knowledge of varied curriculum templates Demonstrate ability to mentor and motivate students and peers. Demonstrated leadership experience in professional or educational settings. Demonstrations of post-doctoral experience and published works of scholarly activity. Demonstrated expertise in the teaching of cellular physiology.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD Terminal degree (DO, MD, PharmD, PhD) with current Board Certification in appropriate area of specialization if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications: 1-3 years 1 year of academic experience as a full time faculty member at a College of Osteopathic Medicine 1-3 years 3 years of academic experience as a full time faculty member in an institution of higher education at the graduate level. Final applicant will be required to pass background check and drug screening. Rocky Vista University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the University. Ability to orally communicate effectively with others; Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language; Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels; May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties; May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.; May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.