Adjunct Faculty, Research and Fourth-Year Core Academics

Description:

Job Description Summary:

Part-time adjunct faculty appointment in the College of Podiatric Medicine. The position builds the college's clinical research program in the Motion Analysis Research Center (MARC) and teaches in the academic program for fourth-year core students.

Work is assigned in hours at the start of each semester. Most work is remote. Campus visits cover research sessions, team meetings and teaching.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Research, Motion Analysis Research Center

• Set the MARC research agenda and select its studies with the MARC Director, MARC staff and CPM faculty.
• Design clinical studies in foot and ankle surgery and gait analysis, including protocols and IRB submissions.
• Build the list of conditions surgeons can refer to the MARC for preoperative and postoperative gait evaluation.
• Build and maintain the MARC patient research database: imaging, gait data and follow-up visits.
• Recruit referring surgeons and co-investigators from alumni and regional practices.
• Write and co-author manuscripts, abstracts and presentations for peer-reviewed journals and national meetings.
• Identify external funding and contribute to grant applications with the college's grants staff.
• Mentor DPM students on MARC research projects.
• Attend the weekly MARC research team meeting.
• Report progress against each semester's research plan to the CPM Dean.

Fourth-Year Core Academics

• Teach academic sessions for fourth-year core students, in person or by video.
• Lecture and lead case discussions in rearfoot and ankle surgery.
• Advise fourth-year students on research and independent study projects during the flex month.
• Teach in the December and January board review and residency interview preparation courses.
• Turn MARC cases into teaching cases for students.

Other

• Coordinate campus visits through the CPM Dean's office.
• Other duties as assigned by the CPM Dean.

Skills and Abilities:

• Expertise in foot and ankle surgery, including rearfoot and ankle reconstruction.
• Experience designing and running clinical research, from protocol through publication.
• Experience with multi-center clinical trials preferred.
• Familiarity with gait analysis as an outcome measure in foot and ankle surgery.
• Ability to teach and mentor DPM students and residents, in person and online.
• Professional network among foot and ankle surgeons that supports patient referral and multi-site collaboration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Zoom and shared research data platforms.
• Able to handle protected health information and privileged information in a confidential manner.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Earned doctoral degree in podiatric medicine (DPM) from a CPME-accredited college of podiatric medicine.
• Completion of a podiatric surgical residency.
• Board certification in foot and ankle surgery preferred.
• Substantial clinical and surgical experience in foot and ankle surgery.
• Record of peer-reviewed publication or research leadership.
• Experience teaching podiatric residents or DPM students.

Work Environment

Office Location: Remote

• This is a remote position that allows work to be performed primarily from an approved remote location, with occasional travel or on-site attendance to the Oakland Campus as required for meetings, training, team events, or business needs.
• Work is performed in a virtual environment, requiring strong self-management, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate successfully with colleagues, students, faculty, and stakeholders across geographically dispersed locations.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Able to travel to the SMU Oakland campus for scheduled visits.
• Able to express and exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and receive detailed information through verbal and written communication.

Employee Status:

Regular

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Time Type:

Part time

Job Shift:

Pay Range:

Pay Range for Faculty Based on teaching assignment, a reasonable estimate for this position is between $600 - $8000

Organization:

At Samuel Merritt University (SMU), we are dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive community committed to advancing healthcare through exceptional education, compassionate care, and community service. Known for our leading-edge programs in health sciences, SMU equips students and faculty with the knowledge and skills to make impactful contributions to health and wellness.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SMU welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where anyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.

Benefits

Samuel Merritt University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Education reimbursement
• Employee discounts through Marketplace
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Nine paid holidays, plus a paid holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Two floating holidays
• One paid Volunteer Work Day
• Five Education Leave Days

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