Instructor and Director, Student Research
Posted on Jun 19, 2026
Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Title | Instructor and Director, Student Research |
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| Position Type | Faculty |
| Department | College of Medicine, Office of the Dean |
| Full or Part Time | Full Time |
| Pay Grade | 2 |
Position Summary Information
| Department Specific Information | Join Northeast Ohio Medical University’s (NEOMED) College of Medicine NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking a non-tenure track junior educator to join the College of Medicine to provide oversight of the medical student research program and training for students in research. At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply. Benefits & Perks NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive. Healthcare Coverage Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance Retirement State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future Paid Time Off Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year Additional Benefits Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#3349-07-45) Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance |
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| Summary | Full-time non-tenure track junior faculty position to provide oversight of the medical student research program and training for students in research. Collaborates with faculty, clinical partners, and institutional leadership to foster a culture of scholarship, expand research opportunities, and enhance the academic mission of the medical school through student engagement in research and scholarly dissemination. Facilitates scholarly productivity resulting in peer-reviewed publications, manuscript development, and regional and national conference presentations. |
| Principal Functional Responsibilities | Teaching and Clinical Service: Develop a series of lectures and workshops to train students in research. While these will be directed at preclinical medical students, they will be open to students across the university. Service: Active participation on college and university committees as appropriate. In addition, membership and participation in state and national professional organizations is strongly encouraged. Evaluating the success of service obligations will be based on level of participation and engagement in support of related activities. Research: Responsible for developing, implementing and managing research opportunities that promote student scholarly activity and dissemination of research findings. Mentors medical students across all phases of undergraduate medical education (M1-M4) in research design, project implementation, data analysis, scientific writing, and presentation preparation. Collaborates with COM Student Affairs and with the office of the Vice President for Research in advising medical students about research opportunities. Facilitates medical student participation in institutional research symposia and external scientific meetings, supporting the preparation and submission of abstracts, posters, and oral presentations. Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned. |
| Qualifications | Education: Doctoral degree in a health-related field (M.D., D.O, Ph.D.) Experience:
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| Physical Requirements | Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and other office equipment. |
Posting Detail Information
| NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines | In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience. |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Values
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Writing Sample
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Reference Letter
- Other Document
- Research Interest
- Teaching Interests