Faculty – Physiology

Location, Job Title, Benefits

Rocky Vista University in Billings, MT has an opening for a

Faculty -Physiology (Full-Time)

To be considered for this position applicants should submit a resume/cover letter and salary requirements on our Careers page at www.rvu.edu.

SALARY:

$90,909.00 to $135,700 per year depending on experience and Faculty rank. The posted salary range represents the minimum to the midpoint within RVU’s compensation plan. RVU’s full compensation structure provides a minimum to a maximum range.  The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill, knowledge, experience, education, and credentials. The RVU Rank and Promotions Committee will determine rank of any finalist. 

BENEFITS:

RVU offers a full benefits package that includes 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision insurance, along with 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, personal days, 13 ½ paid holidays and 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee’s contribution. Join us in an environment where in-office work is the primary focus, complemented by hybrid work flexibility for eligible positions.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: We are Rocky Vista University (RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion inclusive excellence.

RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Primary Purpose

Participate in teaching, service, and scholarly activities for RVU-MCOM in Billings, Montana. Teaching responsibilities will include physiology and select topics in biochemistry.    

Essential Job Functions

• Provide in-person education, mentorship, and guidance to all students at the Montana campus in a variety of settings, including the classroom, clinic, laboratory, and simulation center in the area of physiology and select topics in biochemistry.
• Maintain discipline and teaching expertise through continuing professional education.
• Participate in curriculum development, delivery, assessment, and enhancement.
• Provide service to the University and the greater community by serving on committees, providing leadership, participating in community outreach events and working with professional organizations or groups.
• Maintain regular office hours for participation in student advising, tutoring, and consultation.
• Engage in scholarly activity, including research, authorship, presentations at conferences, and mentorship of students in their scholarly activities.
• Participate in student assessment, feedback, and remediation to ensure that students meet MCOM’s high academic standards in the areas of knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
• Participate in the faculty development program, which includes providing instructional feedback to fellow faculty members and participating in faculty development training.
• Help build a culture that respects, values, and promotes diversity within an atmosphere of access, equity, and inclusion.
• Provide professional and clinical services in ascertained clinical settings consistent with training and degrees (as appropriate).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the delivery of medical education.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the area of studied expertise.
• Demonstrate knowledge of varied curriculum templates.
• Demonstrate ability to mentor and motivate students and peers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degree (PhD, DO, MD, etc.) from an accredited institution with current Board Certification in appropriate area of specialization if applicable.
• One (1) year of academic experience teaching at a health professions school.
• Good standing with all regulatory and governmental boards and agencies.
• Eligible for coverage by college’s malpractice insurer if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of academic experience as a faculty member at a medical school.
• Demonstrated productivity in the areas of clinical or professional service, scholarly activity, medical research, or education
• Demonstrated leadership experience in professional or educational settings.
• Demonstrations of published works of scholarly activity.

Final applicant will be required to pass background check and drug screening.

Qualified applicants will be contacted. There may be an additional video interview for you to complete. Please watch your email including spam and promotions folder.

Rocky Vista University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the University.

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others;

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language;

• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels;

• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties;

• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.;

• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.

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