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Heading: Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine Seeks 3 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, and Anatomy. 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 

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, 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 jazzCountless 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 andbayous