Assistant/Associate Professor of Medicine

Working/Functional Title

Hospital Care Capstone Course Director

Position Summary

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic seeks a dynamic and innovative individual to lead the develop of a new Hospital Care Capstone course as course director.  The course has been conceived within a curricular update of the preclinical phase of the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program, and will be delivered in year two at the transition between preclinical and clinical education. This course will provide acute care in the hospital setting, including emergency, surgical, and inpatient medical care. The course will include case- and team-based learning.

The course director will lead the development of learning objectives and accompanying instructional and assessment methods, in coordination with two other capstone courses which will focus on ambulatory-based care and health systems science. The course director will provide instruction in the course, along with other designated faculty. The course is slated to launch in spring semester 2025, at which time the course director will serve as the instructor of record. During the development of the course, the course director will be responsible to provide regular updates to the College Curriculum Committee and will report to the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education. 

Candidates for this position will be a D.O. or M.D. with board certification in Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine, or another specialty with relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have current or recent work experience as a hospital-based physician, as well as experience in medical education.  To encourage engagement of those working in these areas, this position will be part-time at an estimated 0.3 to 0.4 FTE, with a defined work plan for delivery of course materials.  Opportunities for an expanded role within the College of Osteopathic Medicine can be explored. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine

Minimum Requirements

Candidates for this position will be a D.O. or M.D. with board certification in Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine, or another specialty with relevant experience.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have current or recent work experience as a hospital-based physician, as well as experience in medical education. 

Required Application Materials

(1) CV/Resume

(2) Cover letter

(3) List of three references.  The search committee will not contact references without first notifying the candidate. 

(4) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statement. Submit a description of your past experiences and contributions to inclusive excellence including a brief description of your ideas for future initiatives that you would like to implement to support MSUCOM's commitment to inclusive excellence. https://com.msu.edu/about-us/diversity-inclusion-safety/initiatives

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.