Associate Professor - Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Faculty
Location Las Cruces, NM 88001 Date Posted May 18, 2026 Job ID 14622 Employment Type Direct Hire
Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Faculty on behalf of a mission-driven osteopathic medical school in New Mexico! This is an exciting opportunity for physician educators who are passionate about osteopathic medical education, student mentorship, and helping train the next generation of compassionate physicians serving underserved communities.
The institution fosters a highly collaborative academic environment focused on integrated curriculum models, practical clinical application, interdisciplinary learning, and organizational health initiatives centered around communication, integrity, collaboration, and student success. Flexible FTE arrangements are available, particularly for physicians interested in balancing academic medicine with clinical practice opportunities.
Position Overview: Reporting directly to the Chair of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, faculty members will support classroom instruction, laboratory teaching, curriculum development, student mentorship, and ongoing educational initiatives within the OMM department. The role offers opportunities to contribute meaningfully to an expanding osteopathic medical education program while working closely with collaborative faculty teams and students within an integrated curriculum environment.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver lectures and laboratory instruction in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Teach hands-on OMM skills and clinical applications within lab settings
Support written and practical student assessments and examination development
Participate in curriculum development and continuous educational improvement initiatives
Mentor and advise osteopathic medical students
Participate in faculty development, CME, and departmental initiatives
Assist with admissions interviews and academic service activities as needed
Support organizational health initiatives focused on collaboration, communication, and institutional culture
Qualifications:
DO or MD required
Board certification or board eligibility in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (NMM/OMM), or another specialty with OMT experience strongly preferred
Strong communication, collaboration, and student mentorship skills
Academic teaching and curriculum development experience preferred, but not required
Additional Details:
Flexible scheduling depending on teaching responsibilities and optional clinical commitments
Potential opportunities to maintain clinical practice through local hospitals, residency programs, and regional OMM practices
Sign-on support may be available depending on faculty rank, FTE structure, and relocation distance
Standard academic schedule generally Monday-Friday with occasional evening/weekend events or activities
Compensation:
Salary - based on 1.0 FTE - would be prorated depending on FTE
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