Full-Time Employed Clinical Faculty, Primary Care Specialties

The Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking full-time clinical faculty candidates to join our preclinical medical education team. Candidates having earned a DO (preferred) or MD with active Board Certification from the AOA or ABMS in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, OBGYN, Pediatrics, Geriatrics or other primary care specialities will be considered. We are particularly interested in candidates with a desire to contribute to preclinical medical education. The position requires 3 days a week (24 hours) in-person and additional 8 hours for off campus work. Candidates with experience or ability to demonstrate interest in integrating the biomedical sciences into an innovative case-based, clinically oriented, system-based preclinical curriculum will be considered. Knowledge and experience in Problem-Based, Case-based or Team-Based Learning are highly desirable.

Faculty members are integral to the preclinical curriculum development and delivery and will serve as Facilitators in Case-Based Learning (CBL), Clinical Skills, OSCE, OMM labs and Simulation Courses, as appropriate.

Please note that this is not a traditional teaching position. The curriculum features principles of self-directed learning, flipped classroom, minimal traditional lectures, spaced and spiraled learning. This is not a clinical position or related to third and fourth year clinical rotations.

Interested candidates are encouraged to explore and review the current curricular approach at .

Faculty academic appointment is a separate application process which can be found on the OCOM Web site and mandatory part of the hiring proocess: .

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The OCOM faculty member is a non-tenured position responsible for the education in predoctoral didactic, clinical educational programs, and graduate medical education programs. Faculty participate as Facilitators in student facing labs including: Anatomy Lab, CBL, Learning Consolidation, Clinical Skills, OSCE, Simulation courses and OMM as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a facilitator case based learning, clinical skills, OSCE, simulation, learning consolidation, OMM and other courses and activities as assigned by the department chair..
• Develop and participate in student directed learning and/or course material taught by the Department, Course or Lab.
• Serve the academic activities of the Department of Primary Care and OCOM in teaching/facilitating medical students, performing scholarly activities, and service.
• Work, as assigned by department chair, with OCOM support staff.
• Facilitate/Teach in any assigned courses or act as a course director, if assigned
• Participate in courses/lectures/workshops to meet the curricular needs of the department.
• Participate in the educational activities to include course structure and content, course preparation, written course materials, lecture or demonstration (if appropriate), workshop and lab presentations, course quizzes, exams and practicals, course evaluations and course faculty evaluations.
• Serve as a student advisor
• Participate in student interviews
• 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 possesses excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Participate in the medical education of OCOM students in all four years, residents, and physicians, as assigned.

Time Allocation

This job requires the individual to commit to 3 days on campus each week during normal business hours or as assigned by the chair. An additional 8 hours of off campus work.

Requirements

• Physician candidates with DO (preferred) or MD degree
• Active Board Certification through AOA or ABMS
• Active US medical license
• Preferred candidates have a history of exceptional scholarly, professional and/or individual achievement
• Preferred candidates shall have experience in an academic setting and/or health delivery.
• Faculty appointment is separate from the employment process and a separate application will need to be completed

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrate an understanding of a Case-based/Student self-directed learning
• Ability to function as a facilitator rather than a traditional teacher
• Ability to work within a team and collaborate on educational projects.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team on scholarly activity.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be local to the Central Florida area.
• Start date: TBD in 2026

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Professional development - continuing education opportunities to support your career growth.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.