JOB TITLE:Assistant Professor Biochemistry

LOCATION:Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Scranton

DEPARTMENT:Medical Education Department

WORK SCHEDULE: Days

WORK TYPE: Full time

 JOB SUMMARY:

 This position is a full-time 1.0 FTE position. 

 We are seeking a faculty candidate with the ability to provide instruction in the area of Biochemistry. Faculty candidates with backgrounds in Biochemistry or other related fields with potential to teach in this area are encouraged to apply. Post-Doctoral Fellows or new faculty with limited experience who are open to learning new pedagogical methods are highly encouraged to apply.

 This position is responsible for providing instruction and facilitation for student development of basic science education to include communication, instruction, facilitation, and curriculum development for medical and graduate students.

 This position is required to conduct business in a professional and cordial manner that will uphold the integrity and reputation of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM). This position maintains a thorough working knowledge of and adheres to the policies, regulations, and procedures of GCSOM.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

•          Chair, Department of Medical Education (DME)

•          Vice Chair(s), Department of Medical Education (DME)

•          Input to Chair and Vice Chair(s) from Course Directors

SUPERVISION ADMINISTERED

•          This position typically does not supervise

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

QUALIFICATIONS

•          An engaged and respected physician or scientist. New faculty and Post-Doctoral Fellows are encouraged to apply.

•          Demonstrated educational experience and scholarly activity comporting with academic rank

•          Excellent interprofessional skills; attention to detail; time and ability to monitor GCSOM email communications in a timely fashion; ability to execute responsibilities of the job; demonstrate commitment  to facilitating learning in the MD and MBS program.

•          Experience in small group activities or familiarity with active learning/evidence-based pedagogy is not required but considered a plus. Training and faculty development in these areas will be offered to the candidate.

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING

•          Terminal Degree (e.g., Ph.D., MD, DO, PA, NP) with clinical or educational experience (or equivalent)

•          Educational experiences desired in an appropriate educational setting

•          Knowledge in the field of Biochemistry

•          Potential for scholarly activity in an academic setting

•          Experience in active/small group/problem based learning or other evidence base pedagogy is not required but desirable

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

•          a valid driver’s license, passport or other appropriate identification is required.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

•          Does not apply

WORK-RELATED KNOWLEDGE

•          Demonstrated educational experience and potential for scholarly activity comporting with academic rank

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS

–          Identify problems, investigate the root-cause, and make recommendations for solutions

VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

–          Use verbal skills to transfer information to large groups and/or influence others.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

–          Prepare educational lectures, slides, podcasts, business documents, notes, scientific and academic papers, posters, presentations, etc.

MATH SKILLS

–          Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios

COMPUTER SKILLS

–          Internet and email

–          Presentation software (e,g, Microsoft Power Point, Publisher)

–          Spreadsheet software (e.g. Microsoft Access, Excel)

–          Word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word)

–          Ability to interact with educational platform such as Canvas, Empower, One45

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

–          Follow established confidentiality policy, safety standards, or applicable regulations

–          Organizational skills

–          Possess and exhibit professional demeanor/behavior

–          Work well in team-based, dynamic environment

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Position may involve driving as required based on organizational structure.

MENTAL DEMANDS typically required

•          Concentration and attentiveness

•          High level of accurate and organized record keeping

•          High pressure for results (e.g., productivity, deadlines, etc.)

•          Independent judgment and discretion

•          Manage multiple projects and tasks

•          Interact cordially and professionally with co-workers and community

•          Read, comprehend, and follow instructions and work orders

PHYSICAL DEMANDS typically required

•          CONSTANTLY INCURRED (more than 75% time on job)  

–          Repetitive finger movement

–          Ability to communicate orally

–          Ability to hear conversation

•          FREQUENTLY INCURRED (25 – 75% time on job)  

–          Ability to stand

–          Ability to walk

–          Ability to sit

–          Ability to use both legs

–          Ability to climb stairs

–          Ability to use legs/arms to climb

–          Ability to balance

–          Ability to stoop

•          OCCASIONALLY INCURRED (up to 25% time on job)  

–          Ability to lift (maximum of 10 lbs.)

–          Reaching at high or low level

–          Repetitive twisting or pressure involving hands or wrists

–          Ability to pull hand over head

–          Ability to repeatedly bend

–          Ability to operate truck/motor vehicle

WORKING CONDITIONS typically required

This position typically requires work in a normal office environment.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT typically required  

•          OCCASIONALLY INCURRED (up to 25% time on job)

–          Gloves; latex/vinyl; work gloves etc.

–          Safety glasses

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

About Geisinger

One of the nation’s most innovative health services organizations, Geisinger serves more than 1.5 million patients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The system includes 13 hospital campuses, a nearly 600,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. A physician-led organization, with approximately 32,000 employees and more than 1,800 employed physicians, Geisinger leverages an estimated $12.7 billion positive annual impact on the Pennsylvania and New Jersey economies. Repeatedly recognized nationally for integration, quality and service, Geisinger has a long-standing commitment to patient care, medical education, research and community service. For more information, visit geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.  We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

*Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit.