KCOM - Assistant/Associate Professor Microbiology Immunology

A. T. Still University's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is seeking a full-time, exempt Assistant/Associate Professor of Microbiology/Immunology on the Kirksville, Missouri campus. The functions of this faculty member are to teach, advance biomedical research and perform service to support the college and university. This position reports to the Chair of the Microbiology/Immunology Department.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Present 20-40 lectures per year to medical, dental, and biomedical sciences students enrolled in the Medical Microbiology, Immunology, and Infectious Diseases courses at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, and in the Biomedical Sciences & Dental Sciences course at the Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health.
• Develop and/or revise learning objectives, lecture notes, slideshows, supplemental media (e.g., videos or podcasts) and assessment tools for these courses.
• Develop cases and facilitate small group case-based exercises for department courses.
• Develop and teach wet labs for Medical Microbiology and Immunology.
• Collaborate with faculty in the basic science and clinical departments to develop and deliver interdisciplinary educational content.
• Develop an independent research program in the field of medical microbiology (preferred), or immunology.
• Show evidence of research productivity by publishing results in refereed journals and presenting findings at national or international research conferences.
• Seek extramural funding within 3 years of hiring.
• Mentor biomedical, medical, and/or dental students in research projects.
• Interview applicants for the medical and biomedical sciences programs.
• Serve on college and university committees as assigned.
• Write COMLEX board questions and/or serve on NBOME item review committees.
• Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair and/or Dean of KCOM.