Assistant/Associate/Professor of OMM/Osteopathic Physician

About Arkansas Colleges of Health Education  

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education  (ACHE) is a private, non-profit, graduate-level health sciences  institution located on over 500 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE’s  service-driven mission is to educate and train a diverse group of  competent and compassionate healthcare professionals; to create health  and research support facilities; and to provide healthy living  environments to improve the lives of others. Founded in 2014, ACHE has  experienced rapid growth and is poised to be a leader in healthcare  education for years to come. ACHE is the first and only private  institution in Arkansas that is dedicated solely to healthcare and  wellness, and maintains a strong commitment to the surrounding  community.   

About Fort Smith and the Arkansas River Valley 

Fort Smith is a vibrant community of  around 90,000, with a low cost of living and ample recreational  opportunities. Located in the beautiful Arkansas River Valley at the  foothills of the Ozark mountains, Fort Smith is nestled between the  Ozark-St. Francis and Ouachita National Forests. The region provides  hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, hang gliding, whitewater  rafting, and camping all within a short drive. In addition, the city  supports a variety of cultural attractions, including museums, theaters,  an award-winning symphony, and two historic entertainment districts.   

JOB SUMMARY 

The Assistant/Associate Professor OMM will work with the Chair of  Department of Primary Care and assist with planning, directing, and  implementation of programs, policies and procedures for the Department  to ensure the integration of scientifically based, outcome evaluated  clinical knowledge and skills, biomedical sciences, and osteopathic  principles and practice for predoctoral and/or postdoctoral students,  provide service to the college and professional communities and engage  in innovative scholarship and/or research to advance medical knowledge.    

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Establish and maintain scheduled office hours for student advising, tutoring, remediation and consultation.
• Provide service to the College community and students through  serving on College committees, providing leadership, mentorship and  expertise to students, participating in community outreach events and  with professional organizations or groups as assigned by the Dean or  Department Chair.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment and modification  as a part of the college’s ongoing quality improvement and assessment  program.
• Participate in the assessment or evaluation of and provide feedback  to other members of the faculty as a component of the college’s ongoing  quality improvement and assessment program.
• Participate in the assessment and evaluation of students and  residents, provide feedback and remedial assistance to ensure that the  student of ACHE meet the standards established by the faculty and  college and obtain the knowledge, skills and competency required.
• Clinical work, as assigned, at local hospitals, clinics, or other  medical service providers for the purpose of developing and maintaining  clinical skills and instructing and supervising students of the College  in their clinical rotations.
• Maintain a personal and professional development plan and  portfolio, including documentation of teaching, professional development  activities and plans, service provided to college and communities,  scholarly activity and/or research to assure personal growth and  continued competency with specialty field.
• Demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism and ethical  behavior in all aspects of personal and professional actions and  performance.
• Demonstrate and role model an ongoing ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors and support staff.
• Demonstrate adaptability and the willingness to assist the college  in fulfilling its mission and vision through teaching, academic  administrative duties (course/system coordinator), providing patient  care, and community service and/or perform special duties as assigned.
• Advance the prestige of ACHE through advancement of and avocation for its mission and vision.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chair or their designee.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS 

Education and Experience 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Terminal degree (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) with current Board  Certification/Board Eligibility in appropriate area of specialization  if applicable.
• Demonstrated leadership, productivity and administrative experience  in a clinical, professional, research/scholarly activity or educational  settings.
• Good standing with all regulatory and governmental boards and agencies.
• Eligible for coverage by college’s malpractice insurer if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Board Certification/Board Eligibility by the American Osteopathic  Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (AOBNMM) or have received a  Certificate of Special Proficiency in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine  (CSPOMM).
• Graduate from an approved NMM/OMM program with AOBNMM/CSPOMM board certification.
• Three years (3) academic experience as a full-time faculty member  at a College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Allopathic Medicine,  Academic Health Care Teaching Center or five years (5) experience as a  full-time faculty member in a Graduate Medical Education Program.
• Demonstrated leadership and productivity in the areas of clinical  or professional service, scholarly activity, medical research or  education.

 Required knowledge, skills, and abilities 

• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the delivery of medical  education in the classroom, laboratory, simulation and standardized  laboratory settings and in clinical settings for students and residents.
• Demonstrate knowledge of varied curriculum template and educational formats.
• Demonstrate ability to mentor and motivate students and peers.
• Demonstrate a depth of knowledge in one or more of the medical,  psychological, or social disciplines required for the education of  medical students, the practice of medicine, the advancement of medical  knowledge and research.
• Demonstrate leadership skills, organizational skills, delegation skills, and time management skills.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB 

Communication and Comprehension 

ACHE is in full compliance with American with Disabilities Act  (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees  with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.  The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all  positions at the college. 

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels.
• Ability to understand oral and written information, using the  English language, and organize thoughts and ideas into effective forms  of communication.
• Ability to make decisions which range from moderate to a  significant impact on the immediate work environment, as well as outside  contributors.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional  representation of ACHE to a variety of business and community customers  and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.

Problem Solving 

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and  apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex  nature.
• Expertise in negotiation.
• Experience with scholarly publication and/or research.

Physical and Sensory Abilities 

• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of  equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to pens, pencils,  calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.
• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices,  conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend  meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
• May require significant travel or work away from campus.
• Requires attendance at events representing ACHE both within as well as outside of the college setting.
• Frequently required to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
• Frequently required to see for purposes of reading matter.
• Frequently required to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Occasionally required to lift items in a normal office environment.
• Frequently required to operate office and presentation equipment.

If you need assistance in the  application process because of a disability, or any other reason, please  contact Vicki Broadaway, Vice President of Human Resources, at  479.308.2287 or vicki.broadaway@achehealth.edu.
 

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal opportunity employer.