Touro University California, a rapidly growing university offering graduate programs in health sciences and
education, has an excellent opportunity for an Assistant/Associate Professor for Touro University College of
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Department on our Mare Island campus. The
university is part of the Touro College and University System and is located on the northern tip of San
Francisco Bay in Vallejo, California. Touro University California is an independent, non-profit Jewish-sponsored
institution. It has 1,403 students in three graduate professional colleges (Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy,
Education and Health Sciences).
POSITION DESCRIPTION: is not intended to cover every work assignment a position may have. Rather, they
cover the broad responsibilities of the position.
Typical department duties will be designed to fulfill OMM department goals and priorities in delivering
OMM curriculum in the preclinical and clinical periods of TUCOM curriculum. Personal and professional
development faculty development will be considered in the assigning of duties in the effort to create a
rewarding collegial work environment Duties will include but not be limited to the following1:
 Generation and delivery of OMM didactic lectures, preclinical and clinical lab experiences 1
 Weekly participation OMM Laboratories (or Practical exams)
 Weekly approved clinical service 2
 Weekly attendance to OMM Department Meetings
 Weekly administrative Time 3
 University Service as assigned by Department Chair 4
 Other Assignments as required by the Department Chair 5
REPORTS TO: Chair of OMM Department
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: are those work assignments which are predominant, regular and recurring.
These categories and times may be modified in consultation with the department chair to better meet the
needs of the department and the faculty member. It is the responsibility of each faculty member to keep the
department chair informed of work activities and projects. This should be done by consultation with the chair
and/or submission of monthly activity reports within two weeks of the end of the month. Each faculty member
is also responsible for submitting a monthly leave report within two weeks of the end of the month. It is
expected that every faculty member will behave and interact with students, staff and faculty in a collegial and
professional manner.
 All efforts will be made to distribute among the department the lecture/lab teaching load in an equitable
manner, although the exact numbers of each may vary. First year faculty with limited academic
experience are expected to attend departmental lectures as determined by the departmental chair.
Variation from this standard may be given at the discretion of the department chair to meet departmental
needs.
 Clinical work is expected of faculty to maintain skills, provide educational opportunities for our students
and provide service to the community. This is typically done at the TUC/ Solano County Family Health
Services Clinics or other TUCOM affiliated inpatient or outpatient clinical venue, and requires the timely
completion/submitted of a Touro University-California credentialing packet. Consistent regular clinical
presence is required though appointments may need to be rescheduled within a given week due to
unresolvable conflicts with the academic schedule. Clinic appointment cancelation should be avoided. A
limited specific patient population (pediatric, geriatric, etc.) may be fostered, but not to the exclusion of
opportunities of other faculty members or if it means a full schedule cannot be maintained.
 OMM department administrative time is intended to be used for curriculum, and assessment tool
development, question writing, completion of monthly leave, activity reports etc…, professional
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communications (internet, phone, etc.) and professional contacts.
University service time is intended to be used for TUC or TUCOM committee participation, clinical or
educational research, SAAO Clinic supervision, student advising meetings, educational OMM student
treatments, TUCOM club advising, faculty recruiting or other activities approved by the OMM department
chair that can vary on a weekly basis. Approved activities that occur off campus after normal work hours
are considered an addition to the typical work day. Committee participation is expected at a level of one
major TUCOM CA committee (example: Admissions, Student Promotions or Rank and Promotion) or 2-3
less demanding committees for full time faculty and 1-2 less demanding committees for part time faculty.
Variation in committee participation requires consultation and approval of the department chair.
Additional task assignments specified below may be designated by the department Chair and are
designed to fulfill ongoing OMM departmental/University requirements and/or support individual projects
as departmental resources permit.
o 3rd & 4th Year clinical curriculum development and delivery
o Generation of extra OMM Lecture presentations, objectives and exam questions in Examsoft
o Serve as OMM Lab Table trainer
o Coordination and/or preceptorship of the OMM Predoctoral Teaching Fellowship program
o Serve as a OMM Course Coordinator
o Personal projects, that may include research including research
o Treating student OMM lab reactions as necessary
o Task assignments not otherwise specified but necessary for support of departmental priorities
QUALIFICATIONS: is the Education, Training and/or related experience needed by the person to perform the
job.
Applicant should be committed to the support and development of the next generation of enthusiastic
Osteopathic physicians. This would include (but not necessarily limited to) modeling applied Osteopathic
philosophies, OMM clinical integration, sound clinical decision processes, and moral/ethical sensitivity into
clinical practice through the use of competent palpatory diagnosis and treatment.
Qualifications:
o Active board certification in OMM/NMM or board eligible or
o Active other applicable specialty board certification with demonstrable OMM skills
o Clinical practice experience
o Licensed or ability to be licensed in the State of California - Required
o Unrestricted DEA licensure - Required
o Graduate of an AOA-approved osteopathic college- Required
o Residency training and teaching experience desirable
o Research experience or interest desirable
Rank, Salary, and Benefits:
 Assistant or Associate Professor as determined by Touro Rank and Promotion Committee
 Salary based on experience and credentials
 Touro University faculty benefit package
 Clinic stipend and bonuses available
 Relocation assistance available
Informal interest/inquiries may be directed to:
R. Mitchell Hiserote, DO
Associate Professor and Chairman
Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Touro University-California
(707) 638-5945, Fax (707) 638-5946,
email: mitchell.hiserote@tu.edu
Salary is competitive and commensurate with background and experience.
If you are interested in learning more about faculty opportunities at Touro University California, College of
Osteopathic Medicine, please e-mail your CV and a letter of interest to:
Search Committee
Email: Apply@tu.edu
Subject: Your Name, Assistant/Associate Professor OMM
or Mail: Touro University California
1310 Club Drive Vallejo, CA 94592
For more information please visit our website http://hr.tu.edu/employmentops/
Touro University California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Touro is a system of Jewish-sponsored non-profit institutions of higher and professional education. Touro College was chartered in 1970 primarily to enrich
the Jewish heritage, and to serve the larger American community. Approximately 19,000 students are currently enrolled in its various schools and divisions.
Touro College has branch campuses, locations and instructional sites in the New York area, as well as branch campuses and programs in Berlin, Jerusalem,
Moscow, Paris, and Florida. Touro University California and its Nevada branch campus, as well as Touro College Los Angeles, are separately accredited
institutions within the Touro College and University System. For further information on Touro College, please go to:
http://www.touro.edu/media/
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Informal interest/inquiries may be directed
R. Mitchell Hiserote, DO
Associate Professor and Chairman