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IUPCOM Clinical Sciences Faculty Positions Nestled in the scenic foothills of western Pennsylvania, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) offers more than a place to work—it offers a vibrant campus community where innovation, collaboration, and natural beauty come together. Our picturesque campus features tree-lined walkways, historic architecture, and welcoming green spaces that create an inspiring environment for learning, working, and connecting. At IUP, employees are part of a supportive and engaged community dedicated to student success, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Located in the charming college town of Indiana, Pennsylvania—just over an hour from Pittsburgh—our campus combines small-town warmth with access to the cultural, professional, and recreational opportunities of a major metropolitan area. Whether enjoying a walk across the Oak Grove, collaborating with colleagues in dynamic academic spaces, or engaging in the many cultural and community events hosted throughout the year, IUP offers an exceptional place to build a career and make a difference. The IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine (IUPCOM) invites applicants for several inaugural full-time, tenure track and part-time nontenure track Clinical Sciences faculty teaching positions beginning in the Fall of 2026. These roles offer a distinctive opportunity to contribute to the College's development by helping to shape a forward-thinking and rurally-focused medical education program grounded in interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and academic excellence with early clinical experiences. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong and engaged commitment to medical education and play an integral role in delivering an innovative, integrated, systems-based curriculum that prioritizes active learning, clinical relevance, and interprofessional collaboration. IUP is officially classified as an R2 doctoral universityinstitution and the College offers generous start-up financial support, research laboratory space and equipment, and other internal resources/support for scholarly pursuits. The faculty, working closely with the IUPCOM Dean's Office, will provide support for the organization, development, operationalization, and assessment of the clinical aspects of the four-year educational curricular continuum. These positions include, but are not limited to, the following disciplines/roles: Primary Care (multiple position openings-family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics)OPP/OMM/NMM Department Faculty, multiple positions Founding Psychiatry Faculty – Division Chief Behavioral Health Specialist Pediatrics - Division ChiefFounding OB/GYN Faculty – Division ChiefFounding Surgery Faculty – Division ChiefFounding Emergency Medicine Faculty – Division ChiefFounding Hematology/Oncology FacultyFounding Dermatology FacultyFounding Neurology FacultyFounding Radiology Faculty Additional Faculty (non-tenure track) including table trainers and lab instructors?
Duties:
  • These roles are curriculum development focused until students matriculate in the fall of 2027, which will then transition into teaching-focus with continued curriculum development.
  • Collaborate in development, design, and delivery of the biomedical science, clinical, and osteopathic disciplines of the entirety of the curriculum with emphasis on clinically-oriented vertical and horizontal integration across foundational and systems-based courses
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of course and system-level curricular objectives aligned with programmatic outcomes
  • Teach and facilitate in face-to-face classroom instruction, active learning sessions, case-based discussions, and laboratory settings, including simulation and standardized patient encounters, as appropriate to expertise
  • Contribute to clinically relevant biomedical science content in systems courses in Years 1-2 as well as clinical rotations in Years 3-4, as appropriate
  • Participate in curriculum delivery, assessment, and continuous quality improvement activities as part of the COM's ongoing assessment program
  • Develop board-style questions aligned with COMLEX competencies
  • Engage in scholarly activity, research, curricular innovation, and professional service (University, community, state, national, and international) consistent with expectations for tenure and promotion, with an emphasis on osteopathic principles and practice
  • Advise and mentor students regarding academic progress, professional development, and career planning
  • Participate in faculty development activities and contribute to the educational mission of the College
  • Demonstrate professionalism, ethical conduct, and collegiality in all academic and institutional responsibilities
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of the University, biomedical sciences curriculum, and COM mission
Position Qualifications: Terminal degree (e.g., PhD, DO, MD, EdD, or PharmD) or eligible, or master's with teaching experience for all positions, must have terminal degree (e.g., PhD, DO, MD, EdD, or PharmD) for tenure-track roles and to be considered for rank of Assistant Professor or higher. Minimum (1) year academic experience as a faculty member at an accredited US allopathic or osteopathic medical school, or other clinical, graduate, or undergraduate program with proven experience teaching clinical practice in an accredited health-sciences or nursing program.
Essential Functions:
  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills for working with interdisciplinary faculty and engaging adult learners effectively
  • Strong foundational and expert knowledge in area of biomedical science specialization with ability to connect to clinical practice and osteopathic principles
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and motivate peers and learners
  • Skills in delivering lectures, facilitating small groups (TBL/PBL), and using active learning strategies in an integrated, systems-based curriculum
  • Ability to develop course materials, align objectives with competencies (e.g., COMLEX), and integrate content across disciplines
  • Proficiency in writing high-quality exam questions (especially board-style questions) and assessing student performance (written exams, OSCEs, practicals)
  • Ability to engage in research or educational scholarship, analyze data, and contribute to academic literature
  • Skill in advising, mentoring, and supporting diverse learners, including professionalism and academic development
  • Demonstrated leadership and productivity in the areas of medical education, clinical, or professional service
Good standing with all regulatory and governmental boards and agenciesIUP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants and employees with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process or to perform the essential functions of a position. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, consistent with the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants who require an accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact human-resources@iup.edu.All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of earned degrees through the receipt of official transcripts, confirmation of work eligibility, and satisfactory completion of background checks.

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Indiana, PA

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