Instructor, Biomedical Sciences

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New York Tech’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) seeks an Instructor for its master’s in biomedical sciences (MSBMS) bridge program located on the Old Westbury Campus.

For more information, visit https://www.nyit.edu/academics/degrees/biomedical-sciences-ms/

The faculty responsibilities are divided into teaching, service, and scholarlyactivities. All faculty are expected to participate effectively in all three activities.

These responsibilities are further divided below:

Teaching:

• Actively participate in facilitating the learning of biomedical graduate students.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and modification as part of the program's continuing quality improvement and assessment efforts.
• Assist other BMS faculty members with course management and administration.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of basic scientific and clinical faculty to create and implement basic science content in an innovative and integrated biomedical curriculum that follows established best practices.
• Participate in the developed and implemented student assessment and evaluation processes, providing feedback and remedial assistance to ensure that all students fulfill the established requirements.
• Participate in, develop, and facilitate a variety of active learning events, including case-based learning.
• Mentor and advise graduating biomedical students.

Service:

• Serve on MSBMS committees, provide leadership, mentoring, and knowledge to students, and participate in professional organizations or groups as assigned by the Director of the Biomedical Sciences Program in Old Westbury.
• Maintain regular office hours for student advising, mentoring, and tutoring.
• Demonstrate adaptability and willingness to help the institution achieve its goal and vision through teaching, academic administration duties (course/program coordinator/director), and/or other duties as given by the course leadership.

An earned Master’s-level degree (M.S., M.A.) in educational, biomedical (e.g.,microbiology, physiology, biochemistry, genetics), or related discipline (e.g.,pharmacology) with documented teaching experience is preferred.

Candidates with or on a path towards a terminal degree (e.g., Ed.D., Ph.D., DO, MD, Pharm. D.) and documented experience in medical education will also be considered.

Evidence of ability or potential to conduct scholarly activity in medical education, ability to mentor students, and excellent interpersonal, team, and collaborativeskills are essential.

Preference will be given to candidates with documented teaching experience and a scholarly record emphasizing medical education.

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of  generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.