Association of American Medical Colleges
Biomedical Sciences Faculty Members
Association of American Medical Colleges, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine Seeks Four Biomedical Sciences Faculty Members
Shape Curriculum at What Will Be the Nation's Fifth HBCU Medical School | Join Before Students Arrive | Work in Historic New Orleans
Build the foundational sciences curriculum from the ground up at what will be the only allopathic HBCU medical school in the Gulf South, as a founding faculty member in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM), a trailblazing institution dedicated to transformative biomedical research and advancing medical education, seeks faculty members in the field of Biomedical Sciences, specifically in Biochemistry, Physiology, Anatomy, and Pharmacology. Connect with us today to learn more.
About XOCOM Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine represents a groundbreaking partnership between Xavier University of Louisiana, a national leader in educating African American students who go on to complete medical school – a distinction the institution has held for many decades, and Ochsner Health, Louisiana's largest academic health system operating 46 hospitals and sponsoring 35 ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs. Poised to become the fifth allopathic HBCU medical school in the country and the only one in the Gulf South, XOCOM partners with Ochsner Health, which treats more than 1.5 million patients annually.
Faculty Position in Biochemistry
Develop a biochemistry curriculum from the ground floor at the new HBCU medical school, with the opportunity to shape foundational biomedical sciences education
Join the founding biochemistry faculty before students arrive
Partner with clinical faculty to design clinically relevant biochemistry content and cases that emphasize foundational concepts and real-world applications.
Teach biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics to future physicians and physician‑scientists
Faculty Position in Physiology
Develop a physiology curriculum from the ground floor at the new HBCU medical school, with the opportunity to shape foundational biomedical sciences education
Join the founding physiology faculty before students arrive
Collaborate with biomedical sciences and clinical faculty to build an innovative, integrated curriculum that bridges basic sciences and clinical practice
Teach broadly across physiology, pathophysiology, and cell/molecular biology to future physicians and physician‑scientists
Faculty Position in Anatomy
Develop an anatomy curriculum from the ground floor at the new HBCU medical school, with the opportunity to shape foundational biomedical sciences education
Oversee integration of anatomy with clinical medicine across all phases of the curriculum
Teach broadly across anatomy, neuroanatomy, histology, and embryology to future physicians and physician‑scientists
Utilize cutting edge instructional technologies, including virtual anatomy tools, to enhance student learning in addition to hands‑on human cadaveric dissection experiences
Faculty Position in Pharmacology
Develop a pharmacology curriculum from the ground floor at the new HBCU medical school, with the opportunity to shape foundational biomedical sciences education
Partner with clinical faculty to create NBME-style questions and assessment tools to evaluate student learning effectively
Teach broadly across core pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and therapeutics to future physicians and physician‑scientists
Work alongside biomedical sciences faculty, fostering a collaborative learning and working environment using multi-disciplinary teaching approaches
Shared Opportunity Highlights
Leadership roles, such as Course Director, are available for qualified candidates
Option to transfer to tenure‑track may be available subject to performance and institutional needs
Join the founding faculty before students arrive
Shape the curriculum at what will be the fifth allopathic HBCU medical school nationally
Partner with Ochsner Health, treating 1.5 million patients annually across 46 hospitals
Advance healthcare equity through mission‑driven medical education
Join a mission‑driven institution with a proven track record of supporting underrepresented students in medicine
Work alongside 35 accredited residency and fellowship programs
Engage in educational research or discipline‑specific scholarly activities
Access professional development programs to enhance teaching skills
Develop innovative teaching methods tailored to diverse student populations and learning styles, including development and implementation of remediation strategies for struggling learners
Minimum Candidate Qualifications (All Positions)
Doctoral degree (MD, DO, PhD, MD/PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) with specific training/experience in the relevant discipline
Evidence of scholarly productivity and potential for continued contributions to research and/or medical education
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Broad teaching experience in organ‑based systems courses such as hematology, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, endocrine, reproductive, gastrointestinal, and/or nervous systems.
Demonstrated experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating an integrated foundational science course within an LCME‑accredited medical school.
Community Information New Orleans, LA, is an iconic Southern city renowned for its vibrant music, diverse cuisine, stunning architecture, rich Cajun and Creole cultural influences, and the legendary Mardi Gras celebration. Residents of the Big Easy are infused with a resilient and welcoming spirit that celebrates eccentricity. US News ranks New Orleans as a Best US City to Live and Retire in America.
Excellent Livability Score from Area Vibes with A+ grades for Amenities, Commute, and Health & Safety
Ranked a Best City for Young Professionals in America by Niche
Renowned for its rich cultural heritage and known as the birthplace of jazz
Countless festivals and celebrations, including the world‑renowned Mardi Gras
Enjoy a food lover's paradise with gumbo, jambalaya, beignets, and po'boys
From jazz and blues to brass bands and funk, you can find incredible performances in various venues across the city, particularly in the famous French Quarter
Surrounded by natural beauty, with the Mississippi River running through the city and the nearby swamps and bayous
Apply Today:
Xavier University of Louisiana Portal | Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pharmacology (XOCOM)
Xavier University of Louisiana Portal | Assistant/Associate/Professor of Anatomy (XOCOM)
Xavier University of Louisiana Portal | Assistant/Associate/Professor of Biochemistry (XOCOM)
Xavier University of Louisiana Portal | Assistant/Associate/Professor of Physiology (XOCOM)
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Build the foundational sciences curriculum from the ground up at what will be the only allopathic HBCU medical school in the Gulf South, as a founding faculty member in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM), a trailblazing institution dedicated to transformative biomedical research and advancing medical education, seeks faculty members in the field of Biomedical Sciences, specifically in Biochemistry, Physiology, Anatomy, and Pharmacology. Connect with us today to learn more.
About XOCOM Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine represents a groundbreaking partnership between Xavier University of Louisiana, a national leader in educating African American students who go on to complete medical school – a distinction the institution has held for many decades, and Ochsner Health, Louisiana's largest academic health system operating 46 hospitals and sponsoring 35 ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs. Poised to become the fifth allopathic HBCU medical school in the country and the only one in the Gulf South, XOCOM partners with Ochsner Health, which treats more than 1.5 million patients annually.
Faculty Position in Biochemistry
Develop a biochemistry curriculum from the ground floor at the new HBCU medical school, with the opportunity to shape foundational biomedical sciences education
Join the founding biochemistry faculty before students arrive
Partner with clinical faculty to design clinically relevant biochemistry content and cases that emphasize foundational concepts and real-world applications.
Teach biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics to future physicians and physician‑scientists
Faculty Position in Physiology
Develop a physiology curriculum from the ground floor at the new HBCU medical school, with the opportunity to shape foundational biomedical sciences education
Join the founding physiology faculty before students arrive
Collaborate with biomedical sciences and clinical faculty to build an innovative, integrated curriculum that bridges basic sciences and clinical practice
Teach broadly across physiology, pathophysiology, and cell/molecular biology to future physicians and physician‑scientists
Faculty Position in Anatomy
Develop an anatomy curriculum from the ground floor at the new HBCU medical school, with the opportunity to shape foundational biomedical sciences education
Oversee integration of anatomy with clinical medicine across all phases of the curriculum
Teach broadly across anatomy, neuroanatomy, histology, and embryology to future physicians and physician‑scientists
Utilize cutting edge instructional technologies, including virtual anatomy tools, to enhance student learning in addition to hands‑on human cadaveric dissection experiences
Faculty Position in Pharmacology
Develop a pharmacology curriculum from the ground floor at the new HBCU medical school, with the opportunity to shape foundational biomedical sciences education
Partner with clinical faculty to create NBME-style questions and assessment tools to evaluate student learning effectively
Teach broadly across core pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and therapeutics to future physicians and physician‑scientists
Work alongside biomedical sciences faculty, fostering a collaborative learning and working environment using multi-disciplinary teaching approaches
Shared Opportunity Highlights
Leadership roles, such as Course Director, are available for qualified candidates
Option to transfer to tenure‑track may be available subject to performance and institutional needs
Join the founding faculty before students arrive
Shape the curriculum at what will be the fifth allopathic HBCU medical school nationally
Partner with Ochsner Health, treating 1.5 million patients annually across 46 hospitals
Advance healthcare equity through mission‑driven medical education
Join a mission‑driven institution with a proven track record of supporting underrepresented students in medicine
Work alongside 35 accredited residency and fellowship programs
Engage in educational research or discipline‑specific scholarly activities
Access professional development programs to enhance teaching skills
Develop innovative teaching methods tailored to diverse student populations and learning styles, including development and implementation of remediation strategies for struggling learners
Minimum Candidate Qualifications (All Positions)
Doctoral degree (MD, DO, PhD, MD/PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) with specific training/experience in the relevant discipline
Evidence of scholarly productivity and potential for continued contributions to research and/or medical education
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Broad teaching experience in organ‑based systems courses such as hematology, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, endocrine, reproductive, gastrointestinal, and/or nervous systems.
Demonstrated experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating an integrated foundational science course within an LCME‑accredited medical school.
Community Information New Orleans, LA, is an iconic Southern city renowned for its vibrant music, diverse cuisine, stunning architecture, rich Cajun and Creole cultural influences, and the legendary Mardi Gras celebration. Residents of the Big Easy are infused with a resilient and welcoming spirit that celebrates eccentricity. US News ranks New Orleans as a Best US City to Live and Retire in America.
Excellent Livability Score from Area Vibes with A+ grades for Amenities, Commute, and Health & Safety
Ranked a Best City for Young Professionals in America by Niche
Renowned for its rich cultural heritage and known as the birthplace of jazz
Countless festivals and celebrations, including the world‑renowned Mardi Gras
Enjoy a food lover's paradise with gumbo, jambalaya, beignets, and po'boys
From jazz and blues to brass bands and funk, you can find incredible performances in various venues across the city, particularly in the famous French Quarter
Surrounded by natural beauty, with the Mississippi River running through the city and the nearby swamps and bayous
Apply Today:
Xavier University of Louisiana Portal | Assistant/Associate/Professor of Pharmacology (XOCOM)
Xavier University of Louisiana Portal | Assistant/Associate/Professor of Anatomy (XOCOM)
Xavier University of Louisiana Portal | Assistant/Associate/Professor of Biochemistry (XOCOM)
Xavier University of Louisiana Portal | Assistant/Associate/Professor of Physiology (XOCOM)
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