College of Osteopathic Medicine - Adjunct

About this position

D'Youville University's College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks adjunct faculty to provide hands-on laboratory instruction in osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) to first- and second-year osteopathic medical students. Working under the direction of the OMM chair, adjunct laboratory instructors - commonly known as table trainers - supervise small groups of students during scheduled OMM labs, demonstrate osteopathic structural examination and manipulative treatment techniques, and coach students toward safe, competent palpatory and treatment skills grounded in osteopathic principles and practice. This is a teaching-focused, part-time appointment well suited to practicing osteopathic physicians, NMM/OMM residents and fellows, and other qualified clinicians who want to help train the next generation of osteopathic physicians without stepping away from clinical practice. Responsibilities Serve as a table trainer during scheduled OMM laboratory sessions, supervising an assigned group of students (typically 6-10) throughout the session. Demonstrate osteopathic structural examination and osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) techniques accurately and consistently with the method, sequence, and terminology established by the course director. Observe students practicing on one another and provide hands-on guidance and specific corrective feedback on palpation, technique, body mechanics, positioning, and patient safety. Reinforce the integration of osteopathic philosophy and the tenets of osteopathic medicine with anatomy, physiology, and clinical reasoning throughout laboratory instruction. Model professionalism in every student interaction, including appropriate draping, consent, and respectful physical contact. Assist with practical examinations, competency checks, and OSCEs as scheduled, applying department rubrics consistently and objectively. Identify students who are struggling with psychomotor skills, refer them to the course director, and participate in remedi

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