Faculty (Rank TBD), Physician Educator - 996084

Nova Southeastern University; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental plans

Tobacco-free campus

Job summary

Nova Southwestern University seeks a clinical skills educator to teach foundational medical courses within an integrated curriculum. You will design and revise PBL-based content, prepare materials, and mentor students across early medical training.

The role emphasizes research and scholarship, LCME accreditation involvement, and collaboration with faculty to advance medical education. A terminal degree and medical licensure are required, with commensurate pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in relevant field.
• MD or DO with completed residency (medical faculty).
• Experience teaching in health care setting.
• Experience with case-based or problem-based learning (PBL).

Responsibilities

• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula using a problem-based learning approach.
• Prepare course materials, syllabi, homework, and handouts.
• Lead PBL discussions and mentor students.
• Maintain attendance records, grades, and student data.
• Advise students on academic and career options.
• Collaborate with colleagues on teaching and research.
• Participate in recruitment, events, and academic committees.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Written communication

Instructional methods

Problem solving

Education

Terminal degree

Job description

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southwestern University!

Nova Southwestern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southwestern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southwestern University.

Primary Purpose

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.

Job Category

Exempt

Hiring Range

Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis

Annually

Subject to Grant Funding?

No

Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• Assess 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.

Job RequirementsRequired Knowledge

• 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.
• Customer & Personal Service – General knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Therapy & Counseling – General knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
• Sociology & Anthropology – General knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
• Mathematics – General knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Administration & Management – General knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, budgeting, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Required Skills

• Advanced skills in talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Proficient skills in teaching others how to do something.
• Proficient understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Proficient skills in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Proficient skills in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation.
• Proficient skills in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Proficient skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Proficient skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Proficient skills in monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Required Abilities

• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Physical Requirements

• Near Vision – Must be able to see details at close range.
• Speech Recognition – Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• Speech Clarity – Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Travel – Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.
• May be required to work nights or weekends.
• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, and computer keyboards.

Required Certifications/Licensure

MD or DO with completed residency

Required Education

Terminal Degree (Highest degree in field of study)

Required Experience

Two (2) years of evidence of excellence in teaching in a health care setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of evidence of excellence in teaching in a medical school.
• Experience in case-based learning (including Problem-based or Team-based learning).
• Experience in LCME accreditation activities and development of new medical schools.

Pre-Employment Conditions

Nova Southwestern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.