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Job Description Summary

Job Summary: The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic individual to join our faculty as an Assistant/Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. This position involves contributing to the education of osteopathic medical students while actively participating in clinical practice, research/scholarly activities, and service within the Primary Care department.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:  The Assistant/Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics shall perform the following duties under the direction of the Department Chair of Primary Care and the Associate Dean of Clinical Sciences: 

Teaching and Education:

• Provide didactic and clinical instruction to medical students in the field of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.
• Provide lectures to medical students in the teaching discipline.
• Develop and implement curriculum components related to Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.
• May serve as a Clerkship Director or Course Director. 
• Mentor and advise medical students.

Clinical Practice:

• Participate in clinical practice at our teaching clinics.
• Provide comprehensive patient care to individuals across the lifespan, encompassing both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.

Research and Scholarly Activities:

• Engage in scholarly activities, including research, publications, and presentations.
• Collaborate with colleagues and students on research projects.
• Contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge in the fields of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.

Service:

• Serve on departmental and college committees.
• Engage in community outreach and service initiatives.
• Interview applicants for the D.O. program. 

Position Qualifications:

Eligible candidates for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics position must:

Required

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or Medical Doctor (MD) degree
• Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.
• Eligibility for licensure in the state of Alabama.

Preferred

• Experience in medical education and curriculum development.
• Previous academic experience in an osteopathic institution or other medical college with experience working in an integrated curriculum.

Candidate must also demonstrate:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Dedication to teaching and mentorship.
• Capacity for research and scholarly activities.

Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor (Rank commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Workload: Full-time, 12-month faculty position; FTE 1.0 (Teaching .6, Clinical Practice .2, Research/Scholarly Activity .1, and Service .1 components)

Shift

Day

Shift Details

First

FTE

1

Type

Regular

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