SOMA - Adjunct Faculty, OPP

A.T. Still University's School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) is seeking applications for non-exempt adjunct faculty in Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) at the Mesa Campus.

Job Duties:

• Facilitate weekly OPP Skills lab for osteopathic medical students I and II throughout the academic year.
• Participate in practical examination days.
• Administrative responsibilities as directed by OPP chair.
• Attend/or complete mandatory faculty training sessions as outlined by the Dean.
• Maintain ATSU-SOMA presence and relationships in professional organizations such as: National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME), American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), American Osteopathic Association (AOA), American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO), and the Osteopathic Cranial Academy.
• Participate in interprofessional activities that may include dental students and other health professional students.
• Additional academic duties in OPP curriculum, integration of OPP in clinical cases, and in the community as agreed upon with the course director or OPP chair.

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent communication skills and ability to demonstrate a variety of lab skills in Osteopathic Principles and Practice in small group interactive hands-on sessions.
• Willingness to teach OPP that is consistent with the ECOP curriculum and ATSU-SOMA selected procedures.
• College plus postgraduate studies.
• Type: NMS/OMM board certified DO or equivalent.
• Preferred specific training and/or current certification in Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (OCF).
• Preferred minimum of 2 years:
  • Clinical practice integrating osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM).
  • OMM teaching experience or equivalent.
  • Small group facilitation
• Hold and maintain current Arizona medical license in good standing.
• Hold and maintain board certifications in good standing.
• Demonstration of past and current professionalism as set forth by the State Osteopathic licensing board and ATSU standards of conduct.
• Willingness to learn and utilize distance learning technologies; curriculum development skills; team participation; student evaluation.

Please note that adjunct positions are only filled on an as-needed basis.