Open Rank Teaching Faculty

Open Rank Teaching FacultyApply nowu00a0 Job no: 506183Work type: Full-TimeLocation: Reading Campus - Reading, PACategories: College of MedicineJob SummaryThis full-time, Non tenure-track, 12-month position will serve as the Physiology Thread Leader (equivalent to a Course Director at other institutions) and will participate in multiple M1 courses. DUCOM's integrated Foundations and Frontiers curriculum prepares medical students to provide humanistic care to a diverse population as an integral member of a healthcare team. The 18-month Foundations phase includes multidisciplinary, integrated basic and clinical science courses that utilize a combination of technology-enhanced instructional formats to deliver course content as well as in-class team-centered instructional activities that extend and apply knowledge to clinical problems.Successful applicants must have a terminal degree in Physiology or a related discipline, preferably with multidisciplinary experience. The successful applicant will work as part of a team of educators from basic and clinical science disciplines as part of an innovative and integrated medical education curriculum that includes teaching opportunities in high-fidelity simulations, small group, and large group settings, as well as facilitating in our small group Case-Based Learning course. Additionally, the successful candidate is expected to actively engage in professional development, provide service to the Institution, and engage in scholarly activity in medical education.With over 1,200 medical students, Drexel University College of Medicine has the largest enrollment of any private medical school in the nation and receives over 17,000 applications yearly. We have two campuses: the Philadelphia campus, with ~270 students in each cases year, and our Tower Health/West Reading campus, with ~40 students per class year. Preclinical education in Reading (PA) takes place at the new state-of-the-art Drexel/Tower Health building in the West Reading Campus.DUCOM carries forward its tradition as a college of opportunity, embracing an environment of diversity and inclusion. Our innovative curriculum spans both campuses and involves Drexel faculty who work together across the campuses and disciplines to deliver educational excellence.The position can be filled at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor commensurate with the applicant's experience and accomplishments in medical education. The successful applicant will report to both the Chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology and to the West Reading Campus Regional Dean.Essential FunctionsWork with an interdisciplinary team of basic science educators and clinical faculty to develop and implement basic science content in an innovative and integrated medical education curriculumPrepare and develop online independent learning resources in conjunction with other basic science educatorsParticipate in and design different types of active learning sessions including team-based learning and simulationsIdentify, track, and support students with academic difficulty within the course/threadFacilitate case-based learningParticipate in mentoring and advising activities for medical studentsContribute to the Department's missions, including teaching graduate students in the Department's MS/PhD programsMaintain a scholarly focus on educationRequired QualificationsMinimum of a PhD or Doctorate in Terminal degree in Physiology.Minimum of At least two years' experience teaching in a graduate or medical education setting with evidence of effective teaching within multiple organ systemsDemonstrated success in working well with faculty, administrators, and students in an educational environmentPhysical DemandsTypically sitting at a desk/tableLocationReading Campus - Reading, PAAdditional InformationThis is a Full-Time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The offered salary is based on the su cessful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or Part-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet.Special Instructions to the ApplicantPlease make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.Advertised: Jan 13 2026 u00a0Eastern Standard TimeApplications close: Apr 13 2026 u00a0Eastern Daylight TimeBack to search results Apply now Refer a friendWhatsappu00a0 Facebooku00a0 LinkedInu00a0 Email AppDrexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment experience of its members. 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Created: 2026-01-19