Pre-Clerkship, Clinical Sciences Faculty

The Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine's Campus in Middletown, N.Y., has an opening for a full-time Faculty member in the Department of Primary Care. Primary responsibilities include teaching and assessment of medical students and participating in the planning and execution of primary care courses. Candidates must be committed to teaching, scholarship, and service, in line with TouroCOM’s mission statement, and possess strong communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.

1. Participate in the planning, execution, and delivery of the Department of Primary Care Courses and activities (ex: Clinical Systems, Physical Diagnosis, Early Clinical Experience, and Medical Simulation courses and the Standardized Patient program).
2. Perform duties of Course Directors, Associated Course Directors or other related Faculty as needed.
3. Execute special programs as appropriate (ex: GUTA – Genitourinary teaching assistant program)
4. Prepare and deliver teaching sessions (live and remote) that meet or exceed national and Touro standards.
5. Work closely with other TouroCOM campuses Primary Care Faculty and Staff as appropriate.
6. Support all courses and activities in the Department of Primary Care.
7. Participate in instruction, service (community and school-based), and scholarly activity.
8. Fulfill committee assignments as assigned by the Campus Dean.
9. Satisfactory completion of Faculty Development via TouroCOM and Touro College Faculty Development and Evaluation Policy.
10. Complies and is aware of the Faculty and Employee responsibilities as specified by the respective Touro Policies, manuals, handbooks, etc.
11. Complies with and is familiar with FERPA polices.
12. Other duties as assigned by Vice-Chair and the Deans.

Education/ Experience

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or Doctor of Medicine required
• Medical degree (DO, MD or equivalent) preferred
• Experience in Primary Care or related specialties (example: family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, or emergency medicine)
• Experience in medical simulation
• AOA or ACGME Board Certification
• Experience teaching in the undergraduate/pre-clerkship medical education setting
• Experience in administration and leadership
• Active and unrestricted license for independent medical practice in New York State as a Physician

Knowkedge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in communication (written and verbal) required
• Accuracy and productivity in completing tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty, and colleagues.
• Ability to solve complex problems and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving skills, collaboration, and matrix management skills required

Required Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn and utilize hardware, software, and simulation capture programs (including but not limited to Exam Soft program, iClicker, Learning Space/Simulation, LEAP).
• Proficiency in utilizing cloud storage, (e.g., Box) required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including via emails and remote conferencing modalities
• Ability to teach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to adapt to a growing and changing environment

Physical Demands

• Extensive use of computers, task trainers, and simulators
• Extensive time sitting and standing
• Able to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Standing for an extended period of time in a lab setting (when required)