Assistant Professor, Department of NMM/OMM – Lebanon, OR

Required Qualifications

The role of the faculty in the Department of NMM/OMM is to train students according to the COMP Mission Statement. This is accomplished through excellence in curriculum, translational research, service and osteopathic clinical practice. The faculty member is expected to mentor and be a role model for students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Osteopathy Degree
• Evidence in the application of osteopathic principles and philosphy and OMT in clinical practice
• Experience of 2-3 years in Family Medicine or other specialty
• Unrestricted State Medical License & Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency certificate

About the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP)

The mission of the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) is to prepare students to become technically competent, culturally sensitive, professional and compassionate physicians who are lifelong learners and will serve society by providing comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare with the distinctive osteopathic philosophy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Able and willing to practice NMM/OMM as an adjunct to primary care medicine.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, in person, in writing, and via other electronic means, such as telephone, email, and the internet
• Ability to interact effectively with administration, faculty, staff, and students
• Must possess strong organizational, management, and administrative abilities
• Have demonstrated proficiency in the field of Osteopathic Principles and Practice

WesternU – Colleges & Degrees

Preferred Qualifications

• 10% Develops an integrated approach to osteopathic medical education between the Department of NMM/OMM and Western University of Health Sciences’ (WesternU) faculty, staff and administration.
• 10% Assists with integrating OPP into all aspects of the four-year academic curriculum at WesternU.
• 10% Participates in the first- and second-year didactic programs as a lecturer.

Essential Job Duties

• To educate and train current and future healthcare professionals in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine,
• To research Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine,
• To promote Osteopathic patient care.

Department of NMM/OMM

The mission of the Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Medicine (NMM/OMM) Department at Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) & COMP-Northwest is threefold:

1. Educate and train current and future healthcare professionals in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine,
2. Research Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine,
3. Promote Osteopathic patient care.

WesternU Welcomes new President in 2022

Western University welcomed Dr. Farias-Eisner as the third permanent president in its nearly 45-year history on March 1, 2022. Dr. Farias-Eisner joins WesternU most recently from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, where he was the Director of the Henry Lynch Comprehensive Cancer Research Center and Chief Academic Officer in the School of Medicine. In his previous roles, Dr. Farias-Eisner served as the Associate Dean of Women’s Health and the Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the School of Medicine at Creighton.

Location – Lebanon, Oregon

Lebanon, Oregon is centrally located between the coast and the mounts on State Highways 34 and 20. A friendly community nestled at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in the heart of the Willamette Valley. A unique mix of residential, commercial, industrial, and education environments provides an outstanding quality of life.

Relevant Links

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