The Oakland University William Beaumont (OUWB) School of Medicine is seeking applicants to fill a medical educator focus, tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. In particular, the School of Medicine seeks an individual that can provide instruction in biochemistry in various medical education settings to a diverse student population. The School of Medicine recognizes outstanding, innovative teaching and scholarship as the basis for advancement.

The successful candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team of clinicians and faculty to teach, develop, implement, evaluate and disseminate scholarship in medical education and related fields.

General Responsibilities:

1. Provide instruction in biochemistry in a culturally diverse environment in various settings including the classroom, clinical sites, laboratory, as well as computer-based and other distance-learning delivery systems.

2. Generate curricular materials for instructional activities including learning objectives, teaching materials, and assessments using competency standards for undergraduate medical students.

3. Work professionally and effectively with other faculty in order to enhance the learning experience for students including mentoring, training and support for remedial processes.

4. Take part in continuous quality improvement of subject content and instructional methodology through participation in faculty development activities and independent learning.

5. Assist, evaluate, and mentor medical students regarding academic, curricular and career matters.

6. Engage in scholarship related to medical education and area of expertise in biochemistry.

7. Serve on administrative committees of the medical school and maintain assignments, such as course director or discipline director.

Additionally, candidates must have:

A. A commitment to advancing a culture and climate of diversity and inclusion and serving a diverse population.

B. Evidence of the ability or strong potential to provide effective teaching to medical or health science students.

C. The ability to demonstrate potential for scholarly and creative activity that would merit appointment in a basic science department.

Minimum Qualifications

A terminal degree in biochemistry or a related field.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please read the application instructions carefully to ensure that your application is complete and meets all requirements. Completion of the professional references section utilizes a system-generated link that will be provided for references to submit letters. Initial consideration of applicants will begin on December 1, 2023.

A complete application must include:

● A cover letter

● Curriculum vitae

● Copy of your terminal degree transcripts (unofficial transcripts acceptable)

● Three professional references

● A statement of effort and interest in diversity and inclusion

Inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Jim Grogan, PhD, Search Committee Chair, jgrogan@oakland.edu

School/College & Department/Program Summary

The Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine is a collaborative, diverse, inclusive, and technologically advanced learning community, dedicated to enabling students to become skillful, ethical, and compassionate physicians, inquisitive scientists who are invested in the scholarship of discovery, and dynamic and effective medical educators. Please visit our website to learn more.

More About Oakland University

The University is located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University offers 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan that is dedicated to building ongoing, collaborative relationships, Oakland University embraces community and civic engagement to enhance the lives of its students and positively impact the broader community.