Biomedical Sciences Faculty: Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, and Genetics

JOB TITLE:
Biomedical Sciences Faculty:
Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, and Genetics

SUPERVISOR:
Chair, Biomedical Sciences

DEPARTMENT:
Academic Affairs & Assessment

FTE: 1.0

This job description provides a general outline of duties and qualifications and is not an exhaustive list. The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine reserves the right to modify responsibilities as institutional needs evolve. All faculty are expected to embrace flexibility, continuous improvement, and a commitment to serving our students, community, and institution.

The biomedical sciences faculty at The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine (The Valley COM) plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of physicians by delivering high-quality instruction within the Biomedical Sciences department. Guided by our mission to develop technically proficient and compassionate osteopathic physicians who will serve rural and urban underserved communities, this faculty member integrates osteopathic principles, cultural humility, and innovative teaching strategies to prepare students for careers that transform healthcare across Arizona and beyond.

Reporting directly to the Chair of Biomedical Sciences, this is a full-time position based in the Phoenix metropolitan area, with responsibilities spanning teaching, service, scholarly activity, and community engagement.

Teaching responsibilities will include developing and facilitating integrated discipline-specific instruction through non-lecture, case-based, active learning modalities. We seek collaborative, forward-thinking educators committed to student-centered learning and the development of an integrated biomedical sciences curriculum.

• Support the mission and goals of The Valley COM by understanding, demonstrating, and articulating the institution's mission, vision, and values.
• Foster a culture of lifelong learning, critical thinking, professionalism, and ethical decision-making among medical students.
• Embrace and model the core principles of osteopathic philosophy, the holistic approach of treating the whole person, emphasizing the unity of body, mind, and spirit.
• Demonstrate cultural humility and awareness, actively working to reduce health inequities and address the unique needs of the BIPOC populations and other underserved communities.
• Contribute to an organizational culture built on empathy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Model the principles and philosophy of osteopathic medicine by emphasizing ethical conduct, professionalism, commitment to service, whole-person care, prevention, compassion, and patient-centered practice.

• Serve on institutional committees, contributing to academic governance and strategic planning.
• Participate in task forces aimed at improving clinical education, research, and community engagement.
• Lead interdisciplinary collaborations that integrate foundational sciences with clinical education and osteopathic principles.
• Serve as an advisor or coordinator for relevant student organizations or projects.
• Provide input on the development and refinement of institutional policies and procedures.

• Deliver high-quality instruction in cellular biology, biochemistry, and genetics using evidence-based, student-centered teaching strategies that support the development of competent osteopathic physicians.
• Develop and deliver learning materials (e.g., interactive modules, case-based scenarios) and assessment items in cellular biology, biochemistry, and genetics within an integrated organ systems curriculum.
• Participate in ongoing course planning, refinement, and updates to ensure curriculum aligns with accreditation standards, evolving educational best practices, and institutional priorities.
• Collaborate with colleagues in biomedical sciences, clinical sciences, OPP, and other relevant departments to ensure comprehensive, integrated student learning.
• Integrate osteopathic principles and practices into classroom, lab, where applicable.

• Develop, administer, and analyze assessment tools (e.g., examinations and rubrics) that accurately measure student competency and align with course objectives, institutional learning outcomes, program competencies, and national licensing examination expectations.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students to support their professional growth.
• Participate in course evaluations and use data-driven insights to…