West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Hiring for Non-Tenure-Track Faculty, Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences at Lewisburg, WV Full Time

Faculty

Position Title:

Non-Tenure-Track Faculty, Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences

Unit/Division:

Academic Affairs

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Job Description Summary:

The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine seeks a part-time (53%) faculty position in the Clinical Sciences Department within the Graduate Program. This position requires a commitment to excellence in teaching as teaching is the primary function of the position. The faculty position participates in the organization and delivery of educational programs in the Masters of Biomedical Sciences at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM). Additionally, the faculty member is expected to engage in service and other scholarly activity as part of their responsibilities at WVSOM. Faculty within this position report to the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs.

This is a part-time (0.53 FTE), non-tenure-track faculty position in the Clinical Sciences Department. Faculty rank and salary is based on the individual’s qualifications. Full state benefits package. The position is exempt from FLSA provisions regarding overtime. Not all activities of this position occur within the confines of an 8:00-4:30 schedule and may require regular evening and weekend scheduling. Travel including overnight travel is required.

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing diversity among its faculty and staff.

Skills Required:

• PhD in nutrition, food science, or related terminal degree is desired.
• An individual with a master’s degree in a related field with significant teaching experience may be considered.
• Individuals with teaching experience in an academic kitchen, including the science of food preparation and the planning and preparation of therapeutic meals are preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Course direct and teach a lecture-lab course in Food Science (2 credits)
• Course direct and teach a lecture-lab course in Medical Nutrition Therapy (2 credits)
• Represent WVSOM in a positive and professional manner.
• Be familiar with and adhere to the administrative and academic practices, policies and procedures of WVSOM as set forth in the Faculty Handbook, Employee Handbook and WVSOM institutional policies.
• Submit an annual Faculty Activity Report.
• Perform all duties as outlined in the faculty job description.
• Participate in appropriate committees and panels as requested.
• Maintain literacy in the faculty’s field of expertise.
• Support student clubs by being a faculty advisor as requested.
• Participate in faculty development and faculty meetings. May be asked to attend graduation, faculty in-service meetings, and other events as requested by the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and/or the Vice President for Academic Affairs/Dean.
• Other duties as assigned and agreed upon with the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and/or the Vice President for Academic Affairs/Dean.

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions:

WVSOM requires official transcripts of your highest degree earned and/or the degree in which qualifies you for the position. WVSOM requires these transcripts prior to an offer of employment, and we do recommend you send those to WVSOM once you have been selected for an interview. A transcript is official if it bears the authorizing signature and the official seal of the issuing institution and is sent directly by the school or college to the Office of Human Resources. Should your college or university provide this information electronically, we would ask that you submit that to Tiffany Burns at [email protected]

Quick Link to Posting:

https://careers.wvsom.edu/postings/3244