Description

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking applicants for faculty positions at our forthcoming Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) location in Melbourne, Florida. Located on Florida’s eastern Space Coast just 70 miles southeast of Orlando, our proposed additional location will reside on the Florida Tech campus. Applicants interested in applying for a position in the Las Cruces, NM location must apply here (link).  

• Most of the initial faculty positions are anticipated to start in January or April 2024. 
• Hiring is contingent upon the College’s final approval from its accrediting and licensing bodies.
• Faculty positions to be hired:  
• Basic Science:  Anatomy (Histology and/or Gross Anatomy) Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Physiology
• OMM (Faculty and or Division Head if qualified)

Burrell College is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico on the campus of New Mexico State University and, if approved by all appropriate entities, includes a forthcoming additional location in Melbourne, Florida on the campus of Florida Institute of Technology.  The College has been granted permission by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) to recruit to the Florida campus.  Other required approvals could be received as soon as the late summer of 2023.

Application packet and materials: 

• Cover letter with teaching philosophy
• Curriculum vitae

Summary: 

We invite applications for faculty positions in the Department of Anatomy. The department is one of four basic science departments at Burrell and is responsible for providing anatomical curricular content in the osteopathic medical curriculum.   We are a departmental team with backgrounds and research interests in a wide range of fields, including developmental anatomy; molecular biology; classical anatomy; craniofacial development; applied neuroscience; biological anthropology; and medical education, committed to delivering a collaboratively designed, highly integrated curriculum.  We are seeking innovative and energetic team members with strong pedagogical versatility and a deep commitment to medical education along with a passion for scientific research and scholarship.

Successful applicants will have demonstrated experience in gross anatomical dissection, and expertise in one or more additional anatomical subdisciplines or medical imaging, at the graduate or medical school level. Candidates should be able to teach in one or more content areas across our systems-based curriculum, in classroom and laboratory settings, and have interest or experience in online instruction as well. Evidence of scholarship and student mentoring, with a strong record of collaboration and productivity, is also preferred in prospective candidates. 

 Applications for positions are open to all ranks. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Instruct osteopathic medical students in gross anatomy, histology, neuroanatomy, and medical imaging laboratory and classroom settings.   

• Develop board-style (COMLEX/USMLE) exam questions.
• Participate in student mentoring and advising.
• Contribute to curricular development, implementation, and assessment.
• Provide service to the institution, community, and profession.
• Engage in scholarly and/or research activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other skills important to this position: 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical education pedagogy.
• Collaborative, dedicated team player.
• Commitment to institutional values.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Familiarity with learning management systems.

Melbourne, Florida:

The City of Melbourne lies along the Indian River Lagoon, a vast estuary loved by boaters, anglers, and those who just enjoy its quiet beauty. On the other side of the river, a portion of the city lies on a barrier island with many beach parks offering even more fun in the sun. Melbourne is just south of Cape Canaveral — home to the Kennedy Space Center and Port Canaveral. You can watch launches from almost any point in the city or take a short drive up to the space center to get close to the action. While up there, you can visit Port Canaveral — an active shipping port with daily departures of cruise ships and deep-sea fishing boats. Melbourne has an international airport and is located next to a major interstate with easy access to Orlando and the attractions, Kennedy Space Center, and points beyond.  Enjoy the benefits of Central Florida’s ideal coastal climate — mild winters and a lush blooming landscape year-round. Melbourne averages 242 sunny days annually with extremely mild winter seasons between 50° - 70° (F).

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience: 

• Earned terminal degree (PhD, DO, MD, DSc, etc.) by start date.
  • Experience teaching in a dissection-based gross anatomical curriculum and/or histology at the medical/graduate health professional level.
• Record of or demonstrated potential for growth in scholarly activity or research in the candidate’s chosen field.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Post-doctoral experience
• Familiarity in teaching with various medical imaging modalities (eg: CT, MRI, ultrasound).
• Experience teaching in a medical education setting.
  • Experience in curriculum development and implementation at the university or graduate/medical school level.
  • Experience with innovative/active teaching methods, including team-based learning, case-based learning, flipped classroom, distance learning, etc.

Note: Applicants must currently be authorized to lawfully work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, review of resumes is scheduled to begin immediately.  Salary is commensurate with experience. EOE.

Applications should be submitted by electronic submission to the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Office of Human Resources via the link below.

https://burrell.edu/administrative-services/human-resources/work-opportunities/

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in our faculty and staff as an important aspect of the educational process. 
BCOM encourages individuals with varied backgrounds and experience to apply.