Faculty research assistant job description

The proposed OCOM Director of Research should have an informed vision of and the ability to establish and advance research at a newly established College of Osteopathic Medicine. This person is also a faculty member and is a non-tenured position responsible for the education in predoctoral didactic, clinical educational programs, and graduate medical education programs.
Additional background on OCOM:

1. Mission:

2. Curriculum (including rotational curriculum):

3. Strategic Plan:

4. Link to currently credentialed clinical faculty/preceptors:

5. OCOM Policies:

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and recommend to the Dean a set of policies and procedures necessary for the successful implementation of research at the COM.

Create and foster relationships with successful individuals and organizations with interests to collaborate on research.

Create and implement a research strategic plan

Oversee all research functions of the COM

Serve on selected committees as assigned by the Dean

Oversee and be responsible for all databases associated with research of the COM

Ensure all COM eligible research follow all rules related to HIPAA, FERPA, any other local, state, and federal laws as well receive IRB approval, as appropriate

Ensure the integrity of all COM research

Ensure that the COM is meeting the scholarly activity to advance its mission as well as satisfying all requirements by COCA

Foster a positive culture among team members.

Manage the budget for the Office of Research.

Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff in the creation, development, and maintenance of research

Teach in didactic preclinical and/or course material taught by the Department.

Serve the academic activities of the Department in teaching medical student, performing scholarly activities, and service.

Work, as assigned by department chair, with OCOM Clinical Coordinators.

Teach in any assigned courses or act as a course director, if assigned

Participate in courses/lectures/workshops or clinical activities to meet the curricular needs of the department.

Teach in any assigned courses or act as a course director, if assigned

Participated in the educational activities to include: course structure and content, course preparation, written course materials, lecture, workshop and lab presentations, course quizzes, exams and practicals, course evaluations and course faculty evaluations.

Participate in student mentoring in preparation for examinations including licensing board exams as well as coaching unmatched students.

Exchanges non-routine information using tact and persuasion. The faculty member possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Teach medical students in all four years, residents, and physicians, as assigned

Performs other related duties, as assigned

Requirements

Time Allocation

For non-OPP clinical faculty, this job requires the individual to commit to 3 days on campus each week. For biomedical sciences faculty, the expectation is to be on campus 5 days/week.

Guidelines for protected research time are 30% for biomedical sciences faculty, 10% for non-OPP clinical faculty, and 20% for OPP faculty.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

See Org Chart. Subject to Change

QUALIFICATION(S):

DO degree (preferred), MD, or PhD

A history of exceptional scholarly, professional and/or individual achievement

Preferred candidates shall have administrative experience in an academic setting and/or health delivery with both being preferred

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

Proficient with Google Workspace, Apple products, and related software.

Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Benefits