NM - Faculty - Pharmacology bei Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (NM), NM

About the Department

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking applicants for a pharmacology faculty position. Our mission is to educate a diverse osteopathic physician workforce committed to improving the quality and access to healthcare in underserved communities. The successful faculty applicant will support this mission by instructing medical students, by engaging in meaningful service, and by exploring their primary field of interest, thereby advancing knowledge and inspiring excellence in scholarship and medical practice in our trainees.

Position Duties

Position Description: This is a full-time, 12-month Pharmacology faculty position in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. The successful candidate will participate in the curricular development and instruction ofmedical students through systems-based courses of the 1^st and 2^nd (OMSI and OMSII) academic years.

Location: Burrell has two locations, Melbourne Florida and Las Cruces New Mexico. The current opening is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico but will involve collaboration with faculty at both locations to instruct students on both campuses. 

Curriculum: Burrell implements a spiral, systems-based curriculum that integrates the basic sciences with clinical medicine and employs interactive methodologies and an andragogical teaching philosophy. Successful candidates will function as a member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary teaching team to develop and deliver their instructional content within an integrated curriculum 

Institutional Service: Service will also be an essential function of the position, including committee membership, faculty development, student advising, prospective student interviews, service to the faculty member’s field and community outreach. 

Research and Scholarship: Burrell faculty are encouraged to engage in scholarship and/or research in the field of their choice, including educational research. A well-equipped laboratory space is shared by those who choose to engage in laboratory research. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instruction of first and second-year osteopathic medical students 
  1. Development board-style (COMLEX/USMLE) exam questions.
  2. Classroom instruction 
  3. Preparation of asynchronous learning materials and/or lecture recordings
• Participation in scholarly activities 
• Providing service to the institution, community, and profession. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degree (PhD or PharmD)
• Experience in teaching 
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of Learning Management Systems 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Prior experience with online instruction and active learning approaches.
• Knowledge of educational theory
• Experience with medical education 
• Experience with writing board-style (COMLEX/USMLE) exam questions
• Evidence of scholarly activity and grantsmanship with a strong record of publication and productivity, are preferred and valued credentials in prospective candidates.

Other Qualifications

• Typically, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8am-5pm; may vary depending on contract. 
• Occasionally require evening and weekends for special events.

If you have further questions about the position, contact the chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dr. Debra Bramblett, PhD by email [email protected]

Application: Faculty applications are open to all ranks. Applications should be submitted electronically via the Burrell College Employment Opportunities website. The application must include a letter of interest, a Curriculum Vitae (CV), a teaching philosophy statement, and statement of your research interest(s).  All required documents can be uploaded separately in the Attachment section of the online application portal. 

For more information, please visit:  www.burrell.edu

Our Work Opportunities Page:  https://burrell.edu/administrative-services/human-resources/work-opportunities/

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  

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

The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and more.  Individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to the College’s Mission. 

About Las Cruces, NM:

Las Cruces is the second largest city in New Mexico and is located in the southern part of the state at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25. Less than an hour from El Paso, Las Cruces is the mid-point between San Diego, CA and Dallas, TX.  Las Cruces is in the Chihuahuan Desert, in the heart of the fertile Mesilla Valley, between the majestic Organ Mountains and the illustrious Rio Grande – the lands and waters that sustain us.

Boasting an average of 320 days of sunshine per year and situated at an elevation of 3,900 feet above sea level, Las Cruces is an ideal year-round destination, home to a rich culture and history, vibrant art and music scene, ideal weather for an abundance of outdoor activities, and authentic cuisine made from recipes passed down through the generations.