Faculty (Rank TBD), Physician Educator - 996084

Nova Southeastern University; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Retirement plan

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

Nova Southwestern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL, invites applications for a faculty position teaching clinical skills courses within an integrated case-based curriculum, focusing on Research, Genomics, Inter-professional Collaboration, Biomedical Informatics and Leadership, and supporting LCME accreditation.

The successful candidate will plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, prepare course materials, mentor students and junior faculty, participate in committees and campus events, and

Qualifications

• Medicine knowledge for diagnosis and treatment
• Biology knowledge of organisms and environments
• Education & Training design and assessment
• English language proficiency in writing and grammar
• Psychology and behavior understanding
• Sociology & anthropology fundamentals
• Mathematics and statistics basics
• Administration and management principles

Responsibilities

• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula and course content using PBL.
• Prepare course materials and laboratory handouts.
• Manage and assess student attendance, grades, and records.
• Advise students on curricula and career options.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities to advance education.
• Participate in committees and campus events.
• Mentor students and junior faculty.
• Dockets include grant writing and publications.

Skills

Advanced speaking

Teaching ability

Written communication

Academic writing

Instructional design

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Performance monitoring

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.
• 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.

Job Requirements

Required 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.