Tufts University School of Medicine

Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Medical Education

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Medical Education at Tufts University School of Medicine invites applications for a non-tenure, faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Medical Education to begin as soon as September 1, 2025. We are seeking an individual with expertise in teaching medical physiology in our Medical, Dental, Physician Assistant, and MS in Biomedical Sciences programs. This faculty member will also be expected to engage in educational scholarship, student advising/mentoring, and service on committees. The successful candidate will demonstrate potential for innovative scholarship, and a strong track record of excellence in teaching, and a commitment to inclusive excellence.

o   Doctoral degree M.D., DO, or Ph.D. in physiology or related discipline

o   A strong track record of excellence in teaching

o   Experience also teaching pathology or anatomy strongly preferred 

o   Evidence of innovative educational scholarship. This may include funding for scholarly activity, publications in peer-reviewed journals or presentations at conferences within the field of expertise.

Applicants should submit the following documents (via Interfolio): 1) Cover letter; 2) Curriculum vitae; 3) Statement of teaching philosophy and scholarly work, which should include approaches to support an inclusive learning environment; and 4) Contact information for 3-4 professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

For questions about this position please contact Dr. Jeffrey Marchant at jeffrey.marchant@tufts.edu

Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University has also committed to becoming an anti-racist institution and prides itself on the continuous improvement of diversity, equity and inclusion work. Current and prospective employees of the university are expected to have and continuously develop skill in, and disposition for, positively engaging with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.

Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. See the University?s Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at oeo@tufts.edu. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/

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