Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (NMM/OMM) Faculty, Open Rank

Faculty Position in Osteopathic Principles and Practice

The College of Osteopathic Medicine at Baptist Health Sciences University (BUCOM) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) primarily for our clinical OMM service (hospital and outpatient office). We are seeking a passionate educator and clinician who will contribute to the teaching, service, clinical practice, and scholarly missions of the college.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in OMM settings (outpatient and inpatient) to maintain proficiency and support clinical education.
• Deliver instruction in OPP/OMM across all four years of the DO curriculum, including large and small group settings, clinical labs, and simulation.
• Serve as Course Director or Co-Director as assigned.
• Participate in curriculum development, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement.
• Advise and mentor students academically, professionally, and in research or scholarly activities.
• Engage in service to the college and community through committee work, admissions activities, events, and outreach.
• Contribute to scholarly activity through research, publications, presentations, or educational innovation.

Minimum Qualifications

• DO or MD degree with AOA or ABMS board certification or board eligibility in designated clinical field, or terminal degree in a related or academically appropriate area from an accredited institution with demonstrated experience in teaching
• Commitment to support the mission and vision of Baptist University Health Sciences
• Proficiency using computer with applications such as Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, and Excel)
• Ability to stand or sit for periods of time, stand, walk and bend intermittently through the day in university environment with moderate fluctuations in noise and temperature.
• Must successfully complete and pass requisite pre-employment drug screen/physical and background check
• Unrestricted certification/licensure to teach/practice in the State of Tennessee; if DO or MD, must have ability to obtain an active and unrestricted medical license in the state where clinical activities occur

Skills and Competencies

• Board certification/Board eligibility in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (NMM/OMM).
• Experience teaching in a College of Osteopathic Medicine or graduate medical education setting.
• Experience with innovative teaching methods (e.g., simulation, TBL, flipped classroom).
• Demonstrated involvement in scholarly work and student mentorship.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with instructional technologies and electronic health records.
• Commitment to belongingness, respect, and professionalism in education and practice.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in team-based environments.

Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corporation