Faculty (Rank TBD), Physician Educator - 991325

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Teaches one of the clinical skills courses, Practice of Medicine I, II, or III in the first two years of an integrated case-based curriculum, sequenced by system, with focus on Research, Genomics, Inter-professional Collaboration, Biomedical Informatics and Leadership. Assists with LCME accreditation and engages in innovative scholarship and research to advance medical education and/or medical knowledge.

Exempt

Commensurate with experience

Annually

No

• Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course/block content, course/block materials, and methods of instruction using a problem-based learning (PBL) methodology.
• Prepares course/block materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Prepares materials for laboratory activities and course/block materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Compiles bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
• Initiates, facilitates, and moderates PBL discussions.
• Assists students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.
• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papers.
• Compiles, administers, and grades examinations, or assigns this work to others.
• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
• Assesses medical student needs using a variety of methods.
• Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
• Participates in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• Participates in campus and community events, such as giving presentations to the public.
• Conducts research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
• Writes grant proposals to procure external research funding.
• Reviews papers for publication in journals.
• Supervises undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
• Mentors students and junior faculty members.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• Medicine – Comprehensive knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• Biology – Thorough knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
• Education & Training – Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• English Language – Thorough knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Psychology – General knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
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