Assistant/Associate Professor-MBS

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences•Yakima, WA

4d•$105,000 - $233,200

About The Position

The assistant/associate professor will teach assigned courses and lectures as needed in the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MBS) curriculum. Content areas of instruction may include, but are not limited to public health, community health, healthcare systems and infrastructure, equity in healthcare practice, patient-provider communication, interprofessional practice and education (IPE), epidemiology, biomedical ethics, healthcare communication, standardized test taking and assessment, research methods, research ethics, and human subjects communication. The incumbent will contribute to the university’s commitment to the advancement of knowledge and intellectual growth by engaging in scholarly activity. The incumbent will also contribute to the University through active participation on committees and other activities required to maintain and develop the mission and goals of the institution. In addition, they will develop meaningful mentoring relationships with students for academic and career advising.

Requirements

Qualified to be the lead instructor responsible for all aspects of course management in at least three (3) of the following academic areas:
Research and Biostatistics
Standardized test taking and assessment
Public and community health
Epidemiology
Biomedical ethics
Healthcare communication
A Doctorate Degree, as recognized by United States accrediting associations, or appropriate terminal degree (i.e., standards established by recognized United States accrediting associations)

Nice To Haves

Post-doctoral research experience
Experience teaching at an institution of higher education or teaching graduate students in a healthcare setting such as a hospital, clinic, or public/government health agency
Strong organization, interpersonal, and planning skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work in a team and flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances; ability to solve problems by analyzing issues and creating action plans; ability to manage projects and people and prioritize and self-direct workflow; ability to work with and manage different computer programs and databases; and ability to schedule activities and/or meetings

Responsibilities

Teach broadly in the content areas of discipline.
Develop course materials in specialized areas of expertise, including writing course syllabi and developing appropriate instructional and assessment methods
Provide instructional support, such as guest lectures or presentations in MBS courses taught by other MBS instructors
Meet all classes as scheduled and report grades at designated time
Use the PNWU student information system, student learning platform, and student assessment platform
Enhance expertise in teaching content areas through continuing education, practice, and current literature reviews
Participate in ongoing curriculum and program assessment and development
Maintain professional licensures and certifications as appropriate
Engage in scholarly activity and maintain an active research agenda
Disseminate research through appropriate mechanisms
Supervise and mentor student research
Maintain professional development in area of research expertise
Advise students in accordance with the university advising policies and procedures
Assist with the recruitment and admission of students
Attend university/program events, including student orientation and commencement activities
Perform committee assignments at the program or university level
Perform community service as appropriate
Understand maintain the accreditation standards upon which the MBS program was established
Conduct self appropriately and consistently in accordance with the philosophy and mission of PNWU
Other duties as assigned (perform and report any other assigned duties for the program)