Foundational Biomedical Sciences Faculty, PROFESSOR SERIES

Overview

A faculty member in Foundational Biomedical Sciences (FBS) a tripartite responsibility: teaching for both the Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine (TU-COM) Master of Science and Health Science (MSMHS) and COM programs, research expertise in human metabolism and nutrition, and service. Faculty members assume the responsibility of developing, recommending, and executing all approved policies of instruction. The faculty shall consist of individuals who have been appointed to the rank of assistant or associate professor.  A faculty member in FB sciences is responsible for the delivery of a portion of the curriculum for which he/she has suitable training and experience.

They are expected to contribute new knowledge to an academic field of endeavor, whether through bench or clinical research or scholarly writings. All these duties require that the faculty member remain current in his/her academic field through participation in professional development activities. 

The current opening will give preference to individuals who demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain an externally funded research program that focuses on human metabolism and nutrition. Candidates with experience in gas chromatography, mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and/or liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) to applied to human metabolism are preferred.

Teaching responsibilities align with developing and delivering content related to human metabolism and nutrition to osteopathic medical students and students in the MSMHS program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures or laboratory lessons on assigned topics.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Participate in the planning of the curriculum.
• Design and implement appropriate learning assessments.
• Facilitate student learning through provision of office hours.
• Promote an appropriate atmosphere for student education and be responsive to student needs.
• Design and execute original experimental research studies in an ethical manner.
• Seek research funding through grants, contracts, or other awards.
• Publish research findings at in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals
• Provide reports, budgetary information, and other documents, as requested by Department Chairs, Directors, and Deans
• Participate in medical student admission interviews.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (if applicable):

When applicable, to be assigned by the Department chair or Dean

This individual will serve as co-director of the Touro University California Mass Spectrometry Core Laboratory. The laboratory provides stable isotope analytical services to internal and external research groups and consists of (describe size of staff, machines, etc.)

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Strong knowledge base in specialty area(s)
• A demonstrated ability and desire to teach.
• We seek a highly motivated and innovative researcher who will contribute to our department's mission of advancing the understanding of human nutrition and metabolic processes.
• Evidence of research productivity/promise
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the enthusiasm and motivation to contribute to the growth and development of the Foundational Biomedical Science department of Touro University California

Qualifications

Ph.D., D.O., M.D., Pharm D or other suitable degree with a concentration in one or more foundational biomedical sciences.

Maximum Salary

Minimum Salary

Salary : $110,000 - $120,000