Instructor and Director, Student Research

Instructor and Director, Student Research

Position Type: Faculty

Department: College of Medicine, Office of the Dean

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Pay Grade: 2

Summary:

Full-time non-tenure track junior faculty position to provide oversight of the medical student research program and training for students in research. Collaborates with faculty, clinical partners, and institutional leadership to foster a culture of scholarship, expand research opportunities, and enhance the academic mission of the medical school through student engagement in research and scholarly dissemination. Facilitates scholarly productivity resulting in peer-reviewed publications, manuscript development, and regional and national conference presentations.

Principal Functional Responsibilities:

Teaching and Clinical Service: Develop a series of lectures and workshops to train students in research. While these will be directed at preclinical medical students, they will be open to students across the university.

Service: Active participation on college and university committees as appropriate. In addition, membership and participation in state and national professional organizations is strongly encouraged. Evaluating the success of service obligations will be based on level of participation and engagement in support of related activities.

Research: Responsible for developing, implementing and managing research opportunities that promote student scholarly activity and dissemination of research findings. Mentors medical students across all phases of undergraduate medical education (M1-M4) in research design, project implementation, data analysis, scientific writing, and presentation preparation. Collaborates with COM Student Affairs and with the office of the Vice President for Research in advising medical students about research opportunities. Facilitates medical student participation in institutional research symposia and external scientific meetings, supporting the preparation and submission of abstracts, posters, and oral presentations.

Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: Doctoral degree in a health-related field (M.D., D.O, Ph.D.)

Experience:

• Eligibility for a faculty appointment at the Instructor level.

• Demonstrated experience conducting and disseminating scholarly research.

• Demonstrated experience mentoring medical students in research and scholarly activities.

• Demonstrated experience in helping students to navigate the peer review and publication process.

• Demonstrated knowledge about options for managing publication costs.

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an academic setting.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong motivation and ambition to build a career in academic medicine.

• Openness to mentorship and guidance.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and other office equipment.

Department Specific Information:

Join Northeast Ohio Medical University’s (NEOMED ) College of Medicine

NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking a non-tenure track junior educator to join the College of Medicine to provide oversight of the medical student research program and training for students in research.

At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.

Benefits & Perks

NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.

Healthcare Coverage

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual

Flexible Spending Account (FSA ) or Health Savings Account (HSA )

Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance

Retirement

State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future

Paid Time Off

Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year

Additional Benefits

Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#3349-07-45)

Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification

Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7250541

NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms its commitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies and practices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 et seq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment.