Job ID: 10088
Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Physiology
Location: Mesa, AZ
Physiology Faculty – Assistant/Associate Professor
A unique opportunity with the first college of osteopathic medicine in the world. A.T. Still University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Physiology. The position is based at the Mesa, Arizona campus, situated in one of the Southwest’s premier cities at the foothills of the region’s scenic mountain ranges.
ATSU-SOMA values education-focused faculty members who prioritize student learning, educational innovation, and professional collaboration. As ATSU-SOMA is an education-focused institution, we do not maintain facilities or equipment for bench or biomedical laboratory research. Instead, we encourage faculty to pursue research in medical education, public health, or related scholarly areas.
Located east of Phoenix, the city of Mesa is home to over half a million residents and is a progressive, vibrant, and diverse metropolis that appeals to a variety of lifestyles. The Mesa campus is surrounded by beautiful desert scenery with the perfect climate for year-round outdoor activities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Serve as a content expert in physiology.
- Facilitate small group learning and collaborate on case-based learning sessions.
- Develop and prepare educational materials.
- Provide reliable and valid formative and summative assessment items, including board-style questions.
- Engage with all students to help them achieve their fullest potential.
- Advise, mentor, and provide constructive feedback to students.
- Participate in departmental and institutional committees.
- Act as a course director as needed in the preclinical curriculum.
- Engage in scholarly activity including, but not limited to, education, teaching methods, or community-based research.
- Contribute to faculty development offerings and curricular meetings.
- Interview prospective students for ATSU-SOMA.
- Accept assignments and directives from the Department Chair and Curricular Deans.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to meet the goals and mission of ATSU-SOMA.
Required Education & Experience:
Must have a terminal degree (PhD or DSc) in physiology or a related field. - Teaching experience in higher education with a demonstrated ability to engage students.
- Strong preference for candidates experienced in collaborative and interactive teaching strategies, such as case-based or team-based learning.
Required Essential Knowledge & Skills:
Expertise in physiology with a focus on educational application rather than research. Proficiency with student privacy standards (FERPA, HIPAA). Strong communication skills and computer literacy (MS Office Suite and learning management systems). Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively. Flexibility and willingness to contribute to a collegial academic environment.
Application Instructions:
Confidential inquiries, nominations and applications (CV and Letter of Interest) can be directed to ATSU-SOMA’s executive search partner Eric Dickerson at Kaye/Bassman International via email at ericd@kbic.com and/or academicmedicine@kbic.com
Applicants are asked to apply online by clicking the “Apply Now” button below.
Salary/Benefits Information:
Paid Time Off:
Employees are provided with a comprehensive paid time-off package, which includes:
- 20 vacation days per year
- All standard paid holidays
- University closure from Christmas through New Year’s Day
- Three personal days annually, available after one year of employment
