Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy, Biomedical Sciences

The Community Solution Education System • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Pre-Clinical Education, this role provides subject-matter expertise to deliver instruction and support course development in biomedical sciences (Anatomy) as part of the KHSU-KansasCOM pre-clinical curriculum. Adjunct faculty may teach topics aligned with their specialization using innovative and diverse instructional methods in collaboration with the broader faculty team.

Requirements

• Terminal degree in a relevant biomedical science or medical field (e.g., PhD, DO, MD, DC).
• Demonstrated experience teaching biomedical or pre-clinical content in a medical or health sciences program.
• Familiarity with diverse instructional methods such as team-based learning, flipped classroom, and self-directed learning.
• Proficiency in using online learning platforms and instructional technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop high-quality instructional content aligned with course objectives.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of osteopathic medical education standards and assessment practices.
• Public speaking and teaching skills, including small and large group facilitation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing materials for COMLEX or USMLE preparation.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in medical education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in assigned biomedical science and pre-clinical topics through lectures, small groups, and/or the Anatomy laboratory.
• Prepare and facilitate interactive learning sessions (e.g., case presentations, small group discussions, laboratory activities).
• Develop and assess educational content in alignment with course learning objectives and in collaboration with course leadership.
• Contribute to student assessment through the development and grading of quizzes, exams, and other evaluative tools.
• Utilize KHSU’s learning management system to manage content, student interaction, and assessments.
• Provide academic support via office hours to students as required by KansasCOM.
• Attend assessment & exam review meetings, course review sessions for students, and course-related meetings with teaching faculty.

Benefits

• generous paid time-off
• medical and dental coverage
• company-paid life and disability insurance
• retirement plan with employer contribution
• multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development
• regular employee appreciation events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees