Job Description

Medical Education Faculty (Multidisciplinary Basic Science Educator)

Creighton University School of Medicine Phoenix Campus

The Department of Medical Education at Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix Campus, invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We seek a multidisciplinary medical educator with expertise in one or more areas of the foundational and clinical sciences, including but not limited to pharmacology, neuroscience, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, immunology, pathology, or related disciplines. The successful candidate will contribute broadly to the integrated medical curriculum and will have opportunities to teach across multiple content areas based on their expertise and the needs of the program. Teaching responsibilities will include instruction of first- and second-year medical students within the MD program, as well as the Physician Assistant program. Teaching responsibilities will include delivering integrated content through lectures, small-group learning sessions, case-based discussions, team-based learning modalities, and others that support student achievement and clinical application of foundational principles. We seek creative, innovative educators to join our collaborative team.

Candidates are expected to have earned a terminal degree in a relevant biomedical, health science, or clinical discipline, and demonstrate a strong record of teaching excellence. Experience teaching across multiple disciplines or integrating foundational science with clinical medicine is highly desirable. Experience with active-learning strategies, including team-based learning, case-based learning, problem-based learning, and other learner-centered approaches, is preferred. A background in curriculum development, educational technology, assessment, and curricular innovation is also desirable. The successful candidate will have unique opportunities to serve in significant leadership roles while contributing to innovative curriculum development, student mentorship, faculty collaboration, and the expansion of clinical and research partnerships throughout the Phoenix healthcare community.

Creighton University is one of the nation’s largest Catholic educators of health professionals, anchored by primary campuses in Omaha, Nebraska, and Phoenix, Arizona. The Phoenix campus is a vibrant hub for nearly 1,000 health sciences students across five schools and colleges, supported by the extensive clinical facilities of the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance. While our School of Medicine has a rich history dating back to 1892, our Phoenix presence is rapidly growing, expanding in 2021 from a regional clinical training site into a comprehensive, four-year medical education program.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Curriculum Development & Instruction

• Cross-Campus Collaboration: Partner with faculty on the Omaha campus to design, develop, and deliver integrated foundational content across organ-system blocks.
• Active Learning Facilitation: Teach using diverse, high-impact instructional methods, including Team-Based Learning (TBL), Problem-Based Learning (PBL), Case-Based Learning (CBL), and large-group interactive sessions.
• Curricular Alignment: Work closely with Component and Block Directors to ensure that delivered content is clinically relevant, meets Educational Policy Committee (EPC) approved objectives, and complies with accreditation standards.

Assessment & Student Success

• Mentorship & Academic Support: Serve as an active mentor to medical students. Proactively identify at-risk students, providing direct support, tutoring, or swift referral to Academic Learning Specialists as needed.
• Student Evaluation: Design and implement robust assessments, evaluate student performance, and provide timely, constructive feedback.

Academic Leadership & Service

• Educational Leadership: Serve in pivotal roles supporting course administration, curricular integration, and assessment design.
• Institutional Governance: Actively serve on CUSOM committees and participate in ongoing accreditation processes related to area of expertise.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain effective, professional communication with medical students, faculty peers, and administration.

Scholarship & Professional Growth

• Scholarly Activity: Pursue ongoing scholarly research and publication consistent with Creighton University’s requirements for career advancement.
• Professional Development: Engage in regular faculty development activities and maintain active participation in professional organizations relevant to academic and scientific expertise.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent degree required.
• Experience teaching in medical education for a minimum of three years preferred.

Application Instructions

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• List of three (3) references

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Jonna Jackson (JonnaJackson@creighton.edu), Chair of the Department of Medical Education, Phoenix Campus.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

AAP/EEO Statement

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.