Assistant​/Associate Professor of Physiology

Description

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, non‑profit, graduate‑level health sciences institution located on over 500 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE’s service‑driven mission is to educate and train a diverse group of competent and compassionate healthcare professionals; to create health and research support facilities; and to provide healthy living environments to improve the lives of others. Founded in 2014, ACHE has experienced rapid growth and is poised to be a leader in healthcare education for years to come.

ACHE is the first and only private institution in Arkansas that is dedicated solely to healthcare and wellness, and maintains a strong commitment to the surrounding community.

Fort Smith is a vibrant community of around 90,000, with a low cost of living and ample recreational opportunities. Located in the beautiful Arkansas River Valley at the foothills of the Ozark mountains, Fort Smith is nestled between the Ozark‑St. Francis and Ouachita National Forests. The region provides hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, hang gliding, whitewater rafting, and camping all within a short drive.

In addition, the city supports a variety of cultural attractions, including museums, theaters, an award‑winning symphony, and two historic entertainment districts.

This position is fully on‑site and requires a regular presence in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position.

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Physiology will contribute to the development, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of an integrated osteopathic medical curriculum focused on clinically relevant, system‑based physiological mechanisms of health and disease. The successful candidate will have expertise in cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology and will serve as a primary content expert in these areas within the preclinical and master’s curriculum. Faculty duties also include engagement in scholarly activities, educational innovation, and institutional, community, and professional service.

• Collaborate effectively with physiology faculty, biomedical scientists, clinicians, and curriculum leaders to support the delivery of integrated medical education.
• Serve as a primary content expert for cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology and contribute to the design, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of related curricular content.
• Develop instructional materials, learning activities, laboratory experiences, and assessment tools that align with established course goals, learning outcomes, and curricular standards.
• Work collaboratively with faculty colleagues to ensure consistency, continuity, integration, and appropriate sequencing of physiology content throughout the curriculum.
• Participate in curriculum review, assessment, and continuous quality improvement activities in a collegial and professional manner that supports departmental objectives and institutional priorities.
• Supervise, mentor, advise, and engage osteopathic medical students in a variety of educational settings and learning activities.
• Function as a faculty member of ARCOM through contributions to teaching, scholarship, service, and, when applicable, clinical practice.
• Participate in the implementation, assessment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of educational programs under the direction of departmental and curricular leadership.
• Engage in scholarly and professional activities consistent with institutional expectations and supportive of continued professional growth and educational excellence.
• Maintain an ongoing portfolio…