This job description provides a general outline of duties and qualifications of the position. Other duties may be assigned, and the description may be changed at any time. It is not intended to limit normal change and growth nor prevent employees from working to ensure the success of our endeavors.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Chair, Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP), the OPP faculty member as will be responsible for ensuring the core philosophy of osteopathic principles and practices and techniques (palpation, diagnosis and treatment techniques) are integrated through classroom and clinical learning environments through lab and case based collaborative content development, delivery and assessment across the continuum of The Valley College of Osteopathic Medicine curriculum.  

SPECIFIC/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Mission Driven:

• Provide support through integration of OPP to the department including faculty, staff, and any other persons providing delivery of the clinical medicine and as appropriate biomedical sciences curriculum in all four years to ensure mission aligned excellence of The Valley COM.
• Serve on committees and actively participate in service engagements as needed by The Valley COM.

Leadership and Advisory:

• Support the Chair, OPP in fostering a culture of academic excellence, collaboration, community and professional development.

Curriculum Development & Instruction:

• Collaborate with faculty and staff on the design, implementation, and assessment of the OPP curriculum across a comprehensive integrated biomedical sciences and clinical curriculum across all four years.
• Work with the faculty and staff to drive innovative approaches in the delivery and assessment of OPP.

Evaluation/Assessment:

• Collaborate with Chair, OPP and the Office of Academic Affairs and Assessment and the Curriculum Committee to assure effectiveness of OPP content with the biomedical sciences and clinical medicine curriculum including examination preparation, delivery methods, and outcomes, as well as curriculum revisions for ongoing quality improvement.

Professional Development:

• Engage with the Faculty and Staff Professional Development team and Chair, OPP, providing feedback to identify appropriate training and professional development applicable to the department

Student Support Services & Mentorship:

• Mentor and support students in their academic and professional development.
• Support programs to enhance student learning and engagement, including advising, mentoring, and supporting student organizations.

Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively within the COM and externally clinical and community partners as appropriate and as supported by the Chair, OPP.

Research & Innovation:

• Participate in professional development opportunities to strengthen knowledge and skills regarding research and scholarly activity.
• Engage in scholarly activities including but not limited to areas of OPP, teaching and learning, as well as other areas of research across the clinical  application and biosciences sciences driving publication and dissemination of findings to advance the field.

Accreditation, Quality and Compliance:

• Support accreditation standards and regulatory requirements as identified by the Chair, OPP to maintain the highest quality of education and experience.

Strategic Planning and Development:

• Contribute to the strategic planning and vision of the COM, identifying opportunities for growth and innovation that promotes the mission of The Valley COM.

General:

• Other duties as assigned

WORKLOAD ASSIGNMENT

Teaching                         40% 

Service                           20%

 Research/Scholarship  20%

                  
QUALIFICATION(S):

• DO degree from a COCA-accredited medical school or MD degree from an LCME or equivalent accredited medical school.
• Active medical license free from disciplinary action.
• Board certification by the appropriate AOA or ABMS specialty board.
• Demonstrated experience in education at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering OPP curriculum, with experience at a COM preferred.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

It is the firm policy of THE VALLEY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE not to discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disabilities. It is a violation of The Valley COM policy to discriminate in the selection of administrative personnel, faculty and staff, and students; the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; to create discriminatory work conditions; or to use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disabilities. Further, it is a violation of The Valley COM Policy to discriminate in the selection of administrative personnel, faculty and staff, and students if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, genetic information or marital status in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students. Discrimination of this kind may also be strictly prohibited by a variety of federal, state and local laws.

Reviewed/Approved: May 29, 2025