Assistant/Associate Dean for Osteopathic Integration

Osteopathic Faculty Position

Reporting to the Dean for College of Osteopathic Medicine, this role is to ensure the integration of Osteopathic Principles and Practices (OPP) and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) into the curricular efforts of the College, the advancement of OMM and OPP into the professional and public communities supported and engaged with the College. The individual will also support and or provide instruction specifically in OMM/NMM and integrate Osteopathy throughout the curriculum.

Specific Responsibilities

Teaching (30%)

• Works with Department Chair to integrate and implement KansasCOM courses into a four-year, seamless curriculum using onsite, distance-learning, local adjunct faculty and other standard and emerging pedagogies
• Review relevant KansasCOM curriculum to ensure the inclusion of OPP and OMM in its entirety and recommend pertinent changes and standards to the Dean as well as to Course Directors and Department Chair.
• Assists in monitoring the progress of all students to ensure successful opportunities exist for the inclusion and education of OPP and OMM principles that allow competency in the professional and foster progress toward graduation.
• Teaches in assigned courses
• Develop and deliver presentations to advance OMM/OPP to residents, physicians and the public to advance knowledge and competency of OMM in the public and professional domains.
• Serves as a student mentor as assigned

Administration (60%)

• Responsible for integration of OMM/OPP throughout the curriculum, with an emphasis on opportunities for inclusion in clinical and GME or CME programs of the COM.
• Responsible for faculty recruitment, education, evaluations and professional development to support the inclusion of OMM/OPP.
• Participate in the administrative functions of the COM: policy evaluation and development, student advising, student and faculty recruitment and interviewing, peer review of faculty, committees as assigned, support accreditation functions for the COM, preparation and oversight of budget for the department, et. Al.
• To participate in community relations efforts to extend and enhance the visibility and reputation of the Department, KansasCOM, and KHSC
• Perform other related duties, as assigned

Research and Scholarly Activity (10%)

• Promote student research and scholarly activity with an emphasis on research engaging OMM/OPP
• Make contributions to the advancement of knowledge and the development of osteopathic medicine through scientific research

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications

• Board Eligible/Certified DO or MD with appropriate training and skills
• Clinical experience practicing OMT within their specialty
• Graduate of an accredited College of Osteopathic Medicine or LCME
• Curricular and teaching experience, in formal and informal instruction, and learner supervision and evaluation
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be detailed oriented and have excellent interpersonal skills
• Have expertise with Microsoft Office Suite products and the desire and ability to learn course management software/distance learning technologies
• Be able to complete multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and exercise good judgment
• Please provide examples of accomplishments, skills, and publications

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification/Board Eligibility through the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (AOBNMM) or dual certification in a primary specialty and NMM/OMM is desired
• Board Certified ONMM, NMM-OMM or C-SPOM
• Experience as an instructor or course director of an OMM/OPP department or course
• Experience in teaching and/or research in a COCA-accredited osteopathic medical school or college
• Experience or knowledge concerning GEM encompassing OMM/OPP
• Experience or knowledge concerning the development and delivery of CME encompassing OMM/OPP
• Experience in more than one clinical and/or preclinical discipline
• Experience in course development and curriculum integration at the predoctoral level

Key Competencies

• Leadership abilities in influencing and shaping performance
• Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm to contribute to organizational growth and development
• Strong knowledge base in medical education assessment
• Strong team & people management skills
• Familiarity with AOA COCA requirements
• Strong, effective, and diplomatic oral and written communication skills
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Excellent service skills relevant to supervisor, peers, direct reports, medical students, and faculty
• Experience with medical school accreditation and reporting

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

It is the policy of Kansas Health Science University (KHSU)-Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KansasCOM) not to discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and any medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. KHSU-KansasCOM is committed to complying with all applicable laws regarding equal employment opportunities. KHSU-KansasCOM strives to create and maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency, and respect. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Kansas Health Science University offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. Some of our key benefits include: generous paid time-off, medical and dental coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, professional development, and regular employee appreciation events.

Kansas Health Science University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.