PT Preclinical Teaching Faculty​/Faculty Rank DOQ

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Location

Location Kearney, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: 2026007

Department

Department Dean College of Medicine

Business Unit(College/Institute)

Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine

FTE:

Academic – TBD

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Part-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Academic TBD

Requisition Category

Requisition Category Faculty

Requisition Title

Requisition Title PT Preclinical Teaching Faculty/ Faculty Rank DOQ

Job Title/Academic Rank

Job Title/Academic Rank PT Preclinical Teaching Faculty/ Faculty Rank DOQ

Additional Requisition Title

Appointment Type

Appointment Type L1 - REG SPECIAL FAC/S

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience

Job/EEO Category

Job/EEO Category Faculty

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 01/12/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

Part-Time Preclinical Teaching Faculty
UNMC College of Medicine – Kearney Regional Campus
The University of Nebraska Medical Center ( UNMC ) College of Medicine ( COM ) is seeking a part-time Pre-Clinical Teaching Faculty member to join its Kearney Regional Campus. The College is dedicated to educating and training physicians for practice in Greater Nebraska, with a particular focus on preparing students to meet the health care needs of rural and regional communities.

This position offers a meaningful opportunity for a practicing physician to have a direct and lasting impact on medical students early in their training, shaping their clinical reasoning, professional identity, and commitment to patient-centered care in Nebraska.
This role is designed for physicians with a strong interest in medical education. The successful candidate will contribute to small-group, active-learning experiences within the Phase 1 (preclinical) curriculum, with a particular emphasis on early clinical reasoning and professional skill development. The faculty member will hold an academic appointment within the College of Medicine department that aligns with their specialty.

Responsibilities include:

• Facilitate small-group learning sessions in Phase 1 curricular components, including:
  • Problem-Based Learning ( PBL )
  • Communication Skills
  • Physical Diagnosis
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
• Commit approximately one half‑day per week during the academic year for scheduled teaching activities.
• Participate in required preparatory sessions and faculty development activities to ensure alignment with curricular goals and instructional methods.
• Engage in assessment and feedback activities related to assigned teaching responsibilities.
• Serve, as requested, on relevant College of Medicine committees consistent with the part‑time nature of the appointment.
• MD, DO, or equivalent degree with eligibility for faculty appointment at UNMC .
• Experience in clinical practice (current or past) and demonstrated interest in undergraduate medical education.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, small‑group facilitation and active‑learning instructional methods.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office environment Other working environment NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally

Crawling Not Applicable

Driving

Driving Occasionally

Kneeling

Kneeling Not Applicable

Reaching

Reaching Occasionally

Sitting 2-5 hours

Standing

Standing Occasionally

Squatting Not Applicable

Walking

Walking Occasionally

EXPOSURES

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