Faculty Position, Osteopathic Principles & Practice

NCOM seeks a qualified and collaborative faculty member in Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) to support the Section of OPP within the Department of Clinical Sciences and the college’s mission of excellence in osteopathic medical education. The faculty member will contribute to the development, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of the four-year OPP/OMM curriculum; teach students across OMS I through IV; support clinical skills development; mentor students and faculty; and participate in scholarly, osteopathic recognition, and institutional activities.

Benefits and Culture

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by competitive compensation depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:

Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off, flexible schedule, and remote work choices

Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

Responsibilities

Teach osteopathic principles and practice, clinical medicine, clinical skills, procedural skills, POCUS, and simulation activities
Support the development, integration, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of the four-year OPP curriculum
Align curriculum content with osteopathic competencies, NBOME blueprints, COMLEX-USA expectations, and osteopathic recognition requirements
Collaborate with faculty, simulation teams, skills labs, assessment personnel, and clinical education partners
Support student readiness for clinical rotations and residency training
Develop and maintain accurate, evidence-based course materials and syllabi
Serve as a mentor and role model for osteopathic medical students
Participate in curriculum design, assessment, and program evaluation activities
Engage in scholarly activity, research, presentations, and academic service
Support departmental initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the institution

Qualifications

Required

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
Successful completion of residency and/or fellowship training
NBONMM or C-SPOMM board certification with active maintenance of certification
Active medical license and eligibility for Illinois licensure
Demonstrated excellence in teaching and learner engagement
Knowledge of curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, and educational research
Ability to contribute to scholarly activity and research initiatives
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Proficiency with learning management systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to qualify for an appropriate faculty appointment at NCOM

Preferred

Minimum two years of experience in academic medicine
Experience with curricular planning and educational assessment
Experience mentoring students or faculty
Familiarity with simulation-based education and POCUS

About NCOM

At the Niazee College of Osteopathic Medicine (NCOM), we’re building a transformational, community-centered medical school grounded in osteopathic principles and whole-person care. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution granted Pre-Accreditation status by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), our mission is to educate and inspire compassionate, culturally competent physicians who are equipped to serve diverse communities with integrity and excellence. We value compassion, professionalism, community representation, structural competency, and innovation in both clinical care and research. Join us as we pioneer a new model of medical education focused on patient-first care, academic excellence, and meaningful community impact.

If you are passionate about osteopathic medicine, student success, and academic excellence, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of healthcare education at NCOM.

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.

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