Instructor, OMM, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (AY 25-26 Pool Posting) Periodic Engagement Role
Company:
Ohio University
Job Location:
Athens, 45701-2979
Category:
Physicians
Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
We are accepting applications for potential teaching needs in osteopathic manipulative medicine for the academic year 2025-2026. Applications to this pool will be accepted on an ongoing basis through 6/30/2026 to fill part-time, non-tenure track, non-benefits eligible instructor positions. When a need arises, applicants to this pool will be considered.
Please complete the online application and upload a current CV, letter of interest, and list of three professional references.
This position is eligible for the following benefits
sick leave and retirement.
Posting Number: 20162908F
Job Description
The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM) is seeking Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) physicians for in-person, faculty teaching positions across the state of Ohio. Positions can include regular but low frequency teaching for medical students in their first two years of medical school on one of our three campuses in Athens, Cleveland, or Dublin, Ohio, and/or small group instruction sessions one to four times per month over seven months for medical students in years three and four at various clinical sites across the state of Ohio.
Successful applicants will have special interest and qualifications in the practice and teaching of osteopathic principles and manipulative medicine, possess a strong desire to teach and advise osteopathic medical students within the curriculum, and strong interpersonal skills to relate to diverse faculty, staff, students and community members. Applications for these positions will be reviewed for consideration if/when a need arises.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach the clinical application of osteopathic principles and manipulative medicine in ambulatory and hospital-based practices.
Small Group Instruction for Years 3 and 4:
Mission:
We pride ourselves on our strong focus on our mission: training osteopathic primary care physicians to serve Ohio.
Our medical school educates physicians committed to practice in Ohio, emphasizes primary care, engages in focused research, and embraces both Appalachian and urban communities. Integral to this mission, our college community commits itself to: providing a clinically integrated, learning-centered, osteopathic medical education continuum for students, interns, residents and primary care associates; embracing public service; and improving the health and well-being of underserved populations.
Vision:
A healthier Ohio, empowered by compassionate osteopathic physicians.
With our graduates and partners, we advance care and knowledge to improve the health of our communities. Our culture is built upon resiliency, courage and compassion. Our physicians humanize each patient encounter, bridging the gap between therapeutics, medical technologies, health systems, care delivery and disparity.
Essential Values:
These fundamental principles form the foundation of the culture at our college: wholeness and balance within each person; integrity; community of mutual respect; acceptance of others; pursuit of excellence; a climate of scholarship; and commitment to service, generosity and compassion.
Our Campuses:
https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/about/campuses
Why Choose Ohio University?
https://www.ohio.edu/hr/jobs/working-ohio
https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/community-health
https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an American Osteopathic Association (AOA)-approved osteopathic college by start date of position
Satisfactory completion of an AOA-approved internship and AOA-approved residency program by start date of position
Board eligible for or board certified by the AOA
Current licensure by a state medical board
Preferred Qualifications
Additional certification or eligibility for certification by the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
Department
HCOM - Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM)
Pay Rate: Pay is commensurate with education and experience, while also considering internal equity and is accompanied by an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% company contribution, paid sick leave, and access to professional development programs. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/.
Job Open Date
08/06/2025
Posting Close Date
7/31/2026
Job Category: Instructor
Months
12 month
Planning Unit: Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Campus: Dublin, Athens, Cleveland
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Kendall Brown-Clovis, Senior Director, Faculty Affairs, brownk12@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
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Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
We are accepting applications for potential teaching needs in osteopathic manipulative medicine for the academic year 2025-2026. Applications to this pool will be accepted on an ongoing basis through 6/30/2026 to fill part-time, non-tenure track, non-benefits eligible instructor positions. When a need arises, applicants to this pool will be considered.
Please complete the online application and upload a current CV, letter of interest, and list of three professional references.
This position is eligible for the following benefits
sick leave and retirement.
Posting Number: 20162908F
Job Description
The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM) is seeking Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) physicians for in-person, faculty teaching positions across the state of Ohio. Positions can include regular but low frequency teaching for medical students in their first two years of medical school on one of our three campuses in Athens, Cleveland, or Dublin, Ohio, and/or small group instruction sessions one to four times per month over seven months for medical students in years three and four at various clinical sites across the state of Ohio.
Successful applicants will have special interest and qualifications in the practice and teaching of osteopathic principles and manipulative medicine, possess a strong desire to teach and advise osteopathic medical students within the curriculum, and strong interpersonal skills to relate to diverse faculty, staff, students and community members. Applications for these positions will be reviewed for consideration if/when a need arises.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach the clinical application of osteopathic principles and manipulative medicine in ambulatory and hospital-based practices.
Small Group Instruction for Years 3 and 4:
- Teach OMM skills in 7 sessions between August and April at an assigned clinical site near you
- Each small group session is 2 hours and roughly every 4 weeks excluding the months of January, May, June, and July
- Utilize provided materials (PowerPoints with demonstrations of each technique)
- Provide clinical correlations, modifications of techniques, additional techniques and clinical skills, and/or other activities to individualize sessions
- Evaluate students' mastery of the required techniques
- Team-teach courses assigned to the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) on one of our three campuses in Athens, Cleveland or Dublin, Ohio
- Participate in ongoing programs and program development of the Department of OMM including pre- and post-medical school training and other scholarly activities as appropriate
Mission:
We pride ourselves on our strong focus on our mission: training osteopathic primary care physicians to serve Ohio.
Our medical school educates physicians committed to practice in Ohio, emphasizes primary care, engages in focused research, and embraces both Appalachian and urban communities. Integral to this mission, our college community commits itself to: providing a clinically integrated, learning-centered, osteopathic medical education continuum for students, interns, residents and primary care associates; embracing public service; and improving the health and well-being of underserved populations.
Vision:
A healthier Ohio, empowered by compassionate osteopathic physicians.
With our graduates and partners, we advance care and knowledge to improve the health of our communities. Our culture is built upon resiliency, courage and compassion. Our physicians humanize each patient encounter, bridging the gap between therapeutics, medical technologies, health systems, care delivery and disparity.
Essential Values:
These fundamental principles form the foundation of the culture at our college: wholeness and balance within each person; integrity; community of mutual respect; acceptance of others; pursuit of excellence; a climate of scholarship; and commitment to service, generosity and compassion.
Our Campuses:
https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/about/campuses
Why Choose Ohio University?
https://www.ohio.edu/hr/jobs/working-ohio
https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/community-health
https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate of an American Osteopathic Association (AOA)-approved osteopathic college by start date of position
Satisfactory completion of an AOA-approved internship and AOA-approved residency program by start date of position
Board eligible for or board certified by the AOA
Current licensure by a state medical board
Preferred Qualifications
Additional certification or eligibility for certification by the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
Department
HCOM - Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM)
Pay Rate: Pay is commensurate with education and experience, while also considering internal equity and is accompanied by an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% company contribution, paid sick leave, and access to professional development programs. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/.
Job Open Date
08/06/2025
Posting Close Date
7/31/2026
Job Category: Instructor
Months
12 month
Planning Unit: Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Campus: Dublin, Athens, Cleveland
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Kendall Brown-Clovis, Senior Director, Faculty Affairs, brownk12@ohio.edu
Non-Discrimination Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
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