Job Description

Overview

The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University (QU Netter) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Medical Sciences, the School’s integrated basic science department, with expertise in Biochemistry. The successful candidate will contribute to the School’s educational, scholarly, and service missions through teaching and curriculum leadership, student advising and mentorship, scholarly activity, and institutional service.

The Department of Medical Sciences is home to core faculty who lead, design, and deliver the School’s integrated, systems-based pre-clerkship curriculum. Across Years 1 and 2, Foundations of Medicine (FOM), Clinical Arts and Sciences (CAS), and Scholarly Reflection and Concentration Capstone (SRCC) integrate foundational medical sciences, clinical skills, and scholarly development. We seek a dedicated educator-scholar who is passionate about teaching future physicians and excited to contribute to a collaborative, learner-centered academic community. The successful candidate will provide leadership in biochemistry within FOM and contribute to CAS and SRCC according to their expertise and departmental needs.

QU Netter is a community-based medical school with a strong network of hospital, community health, and health system partnerships across the state and region. We seek a dedicated educator-scholar who values collaboration across basic and clinical disciplines and is committed to student success, scholarly inquiry, and service within a learner-centered academic community.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefits-eligible, on-ground position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

About the School

The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University (QU Netter), which welcomed its inaugural class in 2013, is dedicated to educating compassionate, patient-centered physicians who lead with integrity, collaborate across the healthcare spectrum, and advance the health of communities they serve.

Located on Quinnipiac’s North Haven Campus - home to the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences, Law, and Education - QU Netter offers a state-of-the-art facilities designed to optimize learning. Our integrated, systems-based curriculum emphasizes active learning, early clinical immersion, and collaboration within interprofessional teams, preparing students to excel in a rapidly changing health care landscape.

With 390 medical students, six residency programs, and a faculty dedicated to innovative pedagogy, QU Netter is recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report as #18 in the nation for graduates practicing in rural areas and as Connecticut’s top-ranked medical school for graduates practicing in primary care. QU Netter continues the inspiring legacy of Dr. Frank H. Netter by educating physicians who combine scientific excellence with humanism, service, and leadership who advance health outcomes and strengthen communities.

At QU Netter, students learn in a culture defined by respect, inclusivity, and shared purpose: to prepare future physicians to care for both our patients and our profession with empathy, skill, and social responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary content expert in Biochemistry, contributing to the design, delivery, integration, assessment, and continuous improvement of biochemistry content within FOM and across the pre-clerkship curriculum.
• Contribute to SRCC and/or CAS through teaching, facilitation, assessment, curriculum development, and student mentorship, consistent with expertise and departmental needs.
• Teach using varied instructional approaches, including large- and small-group instruction, problem-based, team-based, and case-based learning, and asynchronous learning.
• Collaborate with basic science and clinical faculty to integrate biochemistry with physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and clinical medicine.
• Develop and implement formative and summative assessments and provide feedback and coaching to support student learning.
• Advise and mentor medical students in their academic, professional, and scholarly development, including capstone and other student scholarly projects.
• Engage in scholarly activities in medical education, translational biomedical science, medical humanities, clinical research or other areas aligned with the faculty member’s expertise and the School’s mission, including collaborative scholarly initiatives.
• Participate in departmental, school, and university service, including committees, faculty governance, accreditation activities, and institutional initiatives, with opportunities for mission-aligned community and professional service.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment and pursue ongoing professional development as an educator, mentor, and scholar.

Education Requirements

PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences, or a closely related discipline required. MD or DO with related experience are also highly encouraged to apply. For clinically trained applicants, a minimum of three years of graduate medical education, residency training, or equivalent postgraduate clinical training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Expertise in biochemistry and its application to human health and disease.
• A record of excellence, or strong potential for excellence, in teaching and curriculum development within an integrated pre-clerkship medical curriculum.
• A commitment to a faculty career encompassing education, scholarship, mentorship, and service within a collaborative academic community.
• Experience with or interest in innovative educational methods, including active learning, educational technology, and programmatic assessment.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, or strong potential to develop a sustainable scholarly agenda appropriate to the responsibilities of the position.
• A demonstrated commitment to learner-centered education, mentorship, and a supportive learning environment.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to institutional and professional service in a community-based academic medical environment.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter describing interest in the position and relevant experience or potential contributions in education, scholarship, and service
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement (1–2 pages) describing approaches to teaching, assessment, and mentorship, with examples where available, and potential contributions to the integrated pre-clerkship curriculum
• Scholarship statement (1-2 page) summarizing previous scholarly activity and future scholarly goals including opportunities for collaboration and student involvement.
• Contact information for three professional references

The anticipated salary range is $100,000 to $170,000 commensurate with degree type (PhD or MD/DO), qualifications, academic rank and experience. At the time of offer, the final salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, including relevant education, experience, skills, and competencies, as well as internal equity and market considerations. Quinnipiac University offers eligible full-time faculty and staff a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, education benefits, and retirement benefits.