Job Summary:

The Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM) is looking for an osteopathic physician to teach osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) in an innovative flipped classroom curriculum on its Middletown, NY campus.  The position includes clinical/student precepting responsibilities in the on-campus community OMM clinic.   

Job Responsibilities:

The Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) faculty position specifically involves collaborating with faculty on the Harlem, NY and Great Fall, MT campuses in the development, organization, and delivery of the OMM curriculum across all four years of the DO program.  OMM clinical practice occurs at the on-campus community OMM clinic and includes precepting of preclinical and clinical TouroCOM students.

Although a commitment to excellence in teaching and clinical service and training is the primary responsibility of the position, faculty members also provide service to the school in a variety of ways including conducting student interviews, serving as students advisors, and participating on the administrative committees of the college.  The successful candidate is expected to already have, or to develop scholarly activity that results in peer-reviewed publications.

Requirements:

Education, Preparation, and Training

Applicants must possess a D.O. or M.D. degree. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential for exceptional teaching in OMM/OPP, demonstrate potential for research, and work well with the rest of faculty team. Preference will be given to those applicants who are board-eligible/board-certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, or who have a certificate of special proficiency in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (C-SPOMM).

Skills

The ideal candidate will be a clear communicator, have relevant content and clinical expertise, and have a passion for teaching osteopathic principles and techniques at the undergraduate medical education level.

Computer Skills

Basic computer skills supporting the proficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite (eg, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Excel).  Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) and exam preparation software and Learning Management Systems is preferred, but not required.

Travel

Travel to professional academic conferences, as approved by the Department Chair.

Qualifications and Compensation:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.  Salary will be commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included for full-time positions and release time for outside clinical activity is available. For more information, visit http://tourocom.touro.edu/.

To Apply:

Inquiries related to the position can be sent to stephen.bergman@touro.edu.  To apply, visit Careers at Touro | Touro University.  Qualified applicants will be invited for an on-site interview which will include a teaching demonstration. This is a 12-month, full-time position with an immediate start date.

About Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

Touro University is a system of non-profit institutions of higher and professional education. Touro College was chartered in 1970 primarily to enrich the Jewish heritage, and to serve the larger American and global community. Approximately 18,000 students are currently enrolled in its various schools and divisions, including 16 under-graduate, 12 graduate and seven professional schools. Touro University has 29 campuses, locations and instructional sites in the New York area, as well as branch campuses and programs in Berlin, Jerusalem, Moscow, Paris and Florida. New York Medical College, Touro University California and its Nevada branch campus, as well as Touro University Worldwide and its Touro College Los Angeles division are separately accredited institutions within the Touro University System. For further information on Touro College, please go to: http://www.touro.edu The Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM) opened on 125th in Harlem in 2007 with a mission that emphasizes serving the underserved and increasing the number of under-represented minorities in medicine. In 2014 the TouroCOM Middletown, NY campus was established to help serve medical needs of the Hud...son Valley. The TouroCOM Middletown campus includes state-of-the-art classrooms, clinical training facilities, medical simulation Lab, and student dorm rooms. TouroCOM faculty use an innovative “flipped” classroom approach to deliver a curriculum that emphasizes clinical application in an active classroom setting. Nestled between the beautiful Catskill Mountains to the north and vibrant New York City to the south, Middletown, NY is career location the offers plenty of opportunity to find that right work-life balance.

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