Assistant​/Associate Professor of Internal Medicine

Assistant/Associate Professor of Internal Medicine

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Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Internal Medicine

Position Control Number F02915

Type of Position Faculty

Position Status Full-time

Campus Western University Campus-Lebanon, OR

Position Location

Department 1480-HCOM Site Dean

The Department of Internal Medicine invites applications for a dynamic and innovative Assistant or Associate Professor of Internal Medicine to join our strong and growing academic community. This faculty position offers a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of physicians through leadership in curriculum development, teaching, clinical instruction, and mentorship across all four years of undergraduate medical education.

The successful candidate will be a dedicated clinician-educator who plays a key role in designing, implementing, and evaluating the Internal Medicine curriculum—ensuring excellence, consistency, and innovation across all instructional sites. Candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment that values scholarship, leadership, and the advancement of medical education.

This position is ideal for an experienced academic physician who seeks to make a lasting impact on student learning, clinical training, and professional development. The faculty member will report to and be evaluated by the Chair of Internal Medicine and will actively contribute to the mission of fostering an academic culture of excellence, respect, and inquiry.

Individuals must demonstrate these knowledge, skills, and abilities—or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation—through a combination of education, experience, and professional development.

• Working knowledge of national standards, institutional objectives, and department-specific curricular goals within Internal Medicine.
• Ability to integrate these standards into teaching, assessment, and program development.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt content and delivery to diverse audiences, including large groups, small seminars, and one-on-one settings.
• Skilled at providing clear feedback, guidance, and mentorship to medical students, colleagues, and staff.

• Ability to foster effective working relationships and engage respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including students, administration, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Demonstrate a commitment to promoting an inclusive, collegial, and supportive academic environment.

• Proficiency in the appropriate clinical, academic, and technological tools necessary for a faculty position in medical education.
• Ability to integrate educational technology and digital resources to enhance teaching and learning.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage detail-oriented tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Capacity to…