Course Director & Basic Science Educator: Physiology/Anatomy

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 93,700 - 145,700; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine’s Office of Medical Education seeks a Course Director and Basic Science Faculty Educator to lead the Physiology/Immunology course and supervise hands-on Gross Anatomy and Embryology for medical students. This year-round role shares responsibilities between course direction and teaching, with opportunities to innovate using technology and case-based learning.

The position reports to senior leaders in medical education and collaborates with anatomy and embryology co-directors to deliver

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (PhD or equivalent) in Physiology or related discipline.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience in graduate or medical education.
• Demonstrated effectiveness across multiple organ systems and in collaborative educational environments.
• Gross Anatomy lab teaching experience preferred; faculty development available.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an effective Physiology/Immunology course that optimizes horizontal integration among pre-clerkship courses.
• Expand vertical integration of physiology/immunology topics within the course and collaborate with clinicians.
• Provide formative feedback to students and create high-quality summative assessments.
• Develop innovative approaches to physiology/immunology education using technology-enhanced instruction, medical devices or digital health tools, team-based learning, simulations, large- and small-group teaching, and case-based learning.
• Work with Gross Anatomy and Embryology co-directors to create hands-on dissections for first-year students and support remediation programs or other training.”
• Assist in delivering longitudinal basic science content to upper-level medical students, graduate students or other trainees.
• Engage in scholarly activity in medical education and collaborate with support teams.

Education

PhD in Physiology or related discipline

Two years of teaching experience in graduate or medical education

Gross Anatomy lab teaching experience

Job description

UC Irvine’s Office of Medical Education seeks a Course Director and Basic Science Faculty Educator to lead the Physiology/Immunology course and supervise hands-on Gross Anatomy and Embryology for medical students. This year-round role shares responsibilities between course direction and teaching, with opportunities to innovate using technology and case-based learning.

The position reports to senior leaders in medical education and collaborates with anatomy and embryology co-directors to deliver