General Surgery Clerkship Director

Join our team as the General Surgery Clerkship Director (or Co-Director) and play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of osteopathic physicians! This faculty position (up to 0.5 FTE) provides academic, clinical, and administrative leadership for the General Surgery core clerkship, ensuring high-quality surgical education aligned with our mission and COCA accreditation standards.

• Lead and coordinate the General Surgery clerkship, aligning educational and clinical experiences with institutional goals and accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with the Clerkship Coordinator on scheduling, site assignments, and communication with students and faculty.
• Oversee recruitment, retention, and engagement of clinical faculty; develop robust clinical sites for comprehensive surgical training.
• Monitor and enhance curriculum implementation, student assessment, and continuous quality improvement.
• Serve as a mentor and primary contact for students, supporting their academic and career development.
• Supervise and evaluate surgical preceptors and adjunct faculty, ensuring excellence in teaching and clinical supervision.
• Participate in the Surgery Advisory Council and foster a collaborative, supportive educational culture.

• DO/MD degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certified in General Surgery (AOA or ABMS).
• Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted medical license in the State of Utah.

• Minimum of three years of clinical experience in general surgery.
• Demonstrated teaching experience with medical students or residents.
• Experience in curriculum development, faculty supervision, or site coordination preferred.

• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with hospitals, clinics, and surgical faculty.
• Skilled in analyzing data, implementing improvements, and managing multiple projects effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to inspire and motivate faculty and students.
• Commitment to osteopathic principles, surgical education, and student success.

• Appointment is for a renewable one-year term, reviewed annually by the Assistant Dean for Clinical Education. Evaluation will be based on teaching effectiveness, student outcomes, site development, faculty recruitment and retention, and contributions to the College’s mission.

• Join a mission-driven institution committed to innovative education, clinical excellence, and scholarly growth, where you’ll help shape the next generation of physicians in a supportive, collaborative academic environment!

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience and education.

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals in any phase of the application or employment phase on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including medical characteristics, marital status, veteran status, economic status, genetic identification, political belief, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The College adheres to all relevant government statutes, and state and federal laws.