Full-Time Employed Clinical Faculty, Specialty Medicine - January 5, 2026

The Department of Specialty Medicine at the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking Board-Certified (AOA or ABMS) faculty with a strong commitment to preclinical education to join our team. Applicants should hold a DO (preferred) or MD, possess an active medical license, and be board-certified in a medical specialty (e.g., Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Emergency Medicine) or surgical specialty. We are especially interested in individuals who bring a solid understanding of adult education and active learning methodologies. Faculty in this department contribute across disciplines and participate in all aspects of the preclinical curriculum. Knowledge and experience in Problem-Based, Case-based or Team-Based Learning are highly desirable.

This is a full-time position requiring 24 hours on campus and an additional 8 hours of off-campus work per week. Candidates with prior experience—or clear potential—for integrating biomedical sciences into an innovative, case-based, clinically oriented, and system-based curriculum are encouraged to apply.

All candidates are expected to become proficient facilitators and participate in the Case-Based Learning program, the cornerstone of our curriculum, 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 process: .

Start Date:

January 8, 2026

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, anatomy lab, OMM and other courses and activities as assigned by the department chair or Associate Dean for Preclinical Education.
• Develop and participate in student directed learning and/or course material as assigned.
• Serve the academic activities of the Department of Specialty Medicine 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 all educational activities 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:

• 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.
• 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.

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: January 8, 2026

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & 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.