SOMA - Assistant/Associate Professor Pharmacology - Access Community Health Centers : Job Details

Job Type Full-time

Description A.T. Still University's School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) invites applications for a full-time, exempt Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacology position at the Mesa, Arizona campus. Faculty members in the Department of Biomedical Science contribute to ATSU-SOMA's mission and educate medical students through student-directed learning of basic and clinical sciences, utilizing clinical cases in small group settings.

• Serve as a content expert in your area of expertise.
• Facilitate small group learning sessions.
• Collaborate with faculty to create and develop case-based learning materials.
• Prepare educational tools such as AV aids, demonstration models, lectures, and lesson plans.
• Participate in curricular meetings and faculty development activities.
• Develop board-style assessment questions in your area of expertise.
• Identify underperforming students and assess their weaknesses.
• Interview prospective students.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Serve as an advisor to at least one student club.
• Participate in departmental and institutional committees.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including research and community service.
• Contribute to university-wide groups as approved.
• Follow directions from the Department Chair and Curricular Deans.
• Be available during assigned hours for instruction and learning activities.
• Perform other duties to support ATSU-SOMA's goals.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics:

• Knowledge of and ability to uphold student and patient privacy (FERPA, HIPAA).
• Ability to follow OSHA and safety guidelines.
• Complete annual employee training as per ATSU policy.
• Willingness to protect equipment and facilities.
• Strong communication and computer skills (MS Office, SharePoint).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and systems.
• Ability to maintain a productive work schedule aligned with school hours.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related information.
• Work cooperatively and collegially with others.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adhere to principles of dignity and respect, following EEOC guidelines.
• Accept work directives respectfully.
• Flexibility to perform additional duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Terminal degree in pharmacology or pharmacy (PhD or PharmD) and at least two years of teaching experience in higher education.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits typically begin the month after hire. More information is available at atsu.edu/employment/benefits.