Assistant/Associate/Professor of Biochemistry (XOCOM)

Shape biochemistry education as a founding faculty member at the only HBCU medical school in the Gulf South, developing curriculum before students arrive following LMCE accreditation. Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM), a trailblazing institution committed to transformative biomedical research and advancing medical education, seeks a Biomedical Sciences Faculty member in Biochemistry to build an innovative curriculum from the ground up. 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 nationally and the only one in the Gulf South, XOCOM partners with Ochsner Health, which treats more than 1.5 million patients annually.

Opportunity Highlights

• Join the founding biomedical sciences faculty before students arrive;
• Develop the biochemistry curriculum from the ground up, with the opportunity to shape foundational biomedical sciences education;
• Collaborate with biomedical sciences and clinical faculty to build an innovative, integrated curriculum that bridges basic science and clinical practice;
• Oversee integration of biochemistry with clinical medicine across all phases of the curriculum;
• Map biochemistry learning objectives to the broader medical school curriculum;
• Teach broadly across biochemistry, cell biology, and/or genetics to future physicians and physician-scientists;
• Develop and facilitate large- and small-group sessions using active learning methodologies, such as Case-Based Learning, Problem-Based Learning, and/or Team-Based Learning;
• Partner with clinical faculty to design clinically relevant biochemistry content and cases that emphasize foundational concepts and real-world application;
• Partner with clinical faculty to create NBME-style questions and assessment tools to evaluate student learning effectively;
• Develop innovative teaching methods tailored to diverse student populations and learning styles, including development and implementation of remediation strategies for struggling learners;
• Engage in scholarship, including educational or discipline-specific inquiry;
• Mentor medical students in biochemistry and molecular biology applications;
• Option to transfer to tenure-track may be available subject to performance and institutional needs;
• Serve on the Curriculum Committee or other governance bodies and service committees at the medical school as needed;
• Participate in continuous quality improvement of courses and assessments;
• Join a mission-driven institution with a proven track record of supporting underrepresented students in medicine;
• Work alongside biomedical sciences faculty, fostering a collaborative learning and working environment using multi-disciplinary teaching approaches;
• Leadership roles, such as Course Director, are available for qualified candidates.

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 the 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 jazz;
• Countless 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 and bayous.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (MD, DO, PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent) with specific training/experience in Biochemistry or a closely related field;
• 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 musculoskeletal, 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.

Education:

PhD