Adjunct Hiring Pool - Clinical Faculty

Adjunct Hiring Pool - Clinical Faculty

Compensation Range: 36,000. per credit hour

Employment Classification:
Faculty

Department:
Dean Col Osteopathic Med Office

Target Hire Date: 9/1/2026

Benefits: UNC's Career Hub

Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.

This is an open pool posting and applicants will be contacted only if a suitable position becomes available. Pool may be used to fill vacancies for the Fall 2026 - Summer 2027.

This pool expires 05/31/2027. Applicants wishing to remain in this pool past 05/31/2027, must reapply at that time.

The University of Northern Colorado College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNC COM) invites applications for a position of Part Time Clinical Faculty in the Department of Primary Care. This part time clinical faculty position will be responsible for planning and delivering educational materials and assessments related to the clinical teaching of COM students in the clinical reasoning courses. These courses are delivered collaboratively utilizing active learning methods within didactic sessions in conjunction with the biomedical science faculty.

The purpose is to guide student learning about conditions and diagnoses within the various body systems and their underlying foundational science. Successful candidates will join a dynamic and growing team dedicated to providing an innovative, student-centered curriculum in an active learning environment.

• Develop and deliver clear innovative course content that aligns with the college's mission and educational goals.
• Utilize active learning methods such as team-based learning (TBL), case-based learning (CBL), and flipped classrooms.
• Create and present supporting educational materials such as lecture Power Points, voice overs, video recordings, and other tools, as needed.
• Deliver the curricular content in alignment with the course directors' instructions.
• Writing NBOME style exam items
• Grading student written assessments by the provided deadlines.
• Providing helpful constructive feedback to students both verbally and in writing.
• Collaborate with chairs, other faculty, and administration in curriculum development, assessment, and modification of the curriculum as a part of the College's ongoing quality improvement and assessment program and best practices in medical education.

DO or MD degree. Valid current and unrestricted medical license and ability to be fully licensed in Colorado. Current or past board certification or proof of board eligibility in the physician's specialty.

Primary care specialty or other specialty training with a wide range of medical expertise. A commitment to fostering osteopathic philosophy. Teaching experience in a medical school, graduate medical education program, or experience as a clinical preceptor. A collaborative working style, with a commitment to student success. Excellent communication skills with a focus on timeliness, transparency and respect. Commitment to integrity, critical thinking, and data-driven decision-making.

Initiative and motivation to complete assigned duties. Ability to positively motivate students and colleagues, promoting a culture of growth and upward mobility. Technology proficiency in using Microsoft and technological adaptability to learn new software including learning management systems.

Interested applicants should submit the following:
Cover letter outlining interest and qualifications. Curriculum Vitae (CV). Statement of teaching philosophy. Names and contact information of three professional references.

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%.

These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

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