Assistant​/Associate Professor of Physiology

## Job Type:Faculty##

Job Description:

Kansas City University (KCU) is adding to our department of Basic Sciences in the College of Osteopathic Medicine at our campus in Joplin, Missouri. The Basic Science team and is seeking a new full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Physiology. We particularly seek an individual with multi-disciplinary expertise in human physiology, with higher emphasis in Cardio, Pulmonary and Renal Physiology. This individual will contribute to the education of students;

engage in service opportunities to effectively and positively promote the University, the discipline, and the profession; and actively engage in the advancement of research and scholarly activities.
** Within your application materials, please include the three following documents:**
* ** CV/Resume**
* ** Letter of interest (cover letter)**
* ** Summary of your teaching philosophy
**** If you have issues attaching these during the application process, email them to tcunningham
***
* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Continuously prepares and teaches assigned courses
* Develops course syllabi
* Actively participates in curriculum and assessment development for student success
* Provide student advisement/office hours
* Use innovative teaching methods and the application of learning sciences in medical education
* Participates in admissions activities
* Participates in committee(s) as assigned
* Engages in independent mission relevant research or other scholarly activity and continued professional development
* Participates in Commencement and White Coat ceremonies
* Understands accreditation standards and expectations specific to the department and adheres to policies and procedures to meet or exceed such standards
* Conducts oneself appropriately, professionally, and consistently in accordance with the philosophy and mission of KCU
* Other duties as assigned
*
* Qualifications:

*** Ph.D. or related doctoral degree/DO/MD
* Undergraduate or graduate training or teaching in human physiology preferred
* Record of publication in peer reviewed journals
* Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of personnel and students. Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment. Excellent communication skills (oral/written) essential. Computer literacy required
*
* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Background in teaching Physiology at the professional school level
* Minimum of two years post-doctoral experience preferred
* Demonstrated excellence in teaching preferred
* Experience in developing and utilizing new instructional technologies in teaching and assessing anatomical learning
* Experience with curricular, instructional design, and training or experience in educational theory and/or evaluation
* Possess high emotional intelligence and excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills
** Equal Opportunity Employer
** KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.
** Annual Security Report
** KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our  lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
** Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!
** future opportunities that match your qualifications become available.
#J-18808-Ljbffr