Medical Faculty

Ponce Health Sciences University - St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ponce Health Sciences University – St. Louis Campus seeks an on-site Medical Faculty to deliver high-quality instruction to medical and health sciences students through lectures, small-group sessions, labs, and clinical teaching.

Candidates will prepare materials, assess performance, and provide advising and mentorship. The role includes curriculum development, scholarly activity such as research and presentations, and service on committees for accreditation and quality-improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in medicine or health sciences from an accredited institution.
• Experience in medical education, including classroom and/or clinical teaching.
• Strong foundation in relevant medical or basic science disciplines and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to design, deliver, and evaluate courses using contemporary teaching methods and technology-enhanced learning.
• Commitment to inclusive pedagogy and the ability to work effectively with learners and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Experience with scholarly activities such as research, publications, grants, or professional presentations is highly beneficial.
• Willingness to participate in committee work, accreditation processes, and continuous program improvement.
• Eligibility for appropriate professional licensure or certification, if applicable to the discipline.
• Previous academic or clinical experience in U.S. or international medical education settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction to medical and health sciences students through lectures, small-group sessions, labs, and clinical teaching.
• Prepare and update course materials and assess student performance.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship and participate in curriculum development and review.
• Engage in scholarly activities such as research, publications, and presentations.
• Serve on committees and support accreditation and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in interprofessional education and community outreach.

Skills

Medical education

Clinical teaching

Evidence-based practice

Curriculum design

Technology-enhanced learning

Inclusive pedagogy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Scholarly activities

Licensure eligibility

Diversity & inclusion

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

MD/DO/PhD or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Ponce Health Sciences University – St. Louis Campus is a branch of Ponce Health Sciences University in Puerto Rico, focused on training outstanding healthcare professionals. The St. Louis campus offers rigorous academic programs grounded in evidence-based medicine and community-oriented care. Faculty and learners collaborate in a diverse, inclusive environment that values innovation, scholarship, and service. The institution emphasizes high-quality teaching, research, and clinical training to prepare graduates for impactful careers across the healthcare spectrum.

Role Description

The Medical Faculty role is an on-site position located in St. Louis, MO. The individual in this role will deliver high-quality instruction to medical and health sciences students through lectures, small-group sessions, labs, and clinical teaching. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing and updating course materials, assessing student performance, providing academic advising and mentorship, and participating in curriculum development and review. The Medical Faculty will also contribute to scholarly activities such as research, publications, and presentations, as well as serve on committees and support accreditation and quality‑improvement initiatives. Collaboration with colleagues, engagement in interprofessional education, and participation in community and outreach activities are expected components of this role.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in medicine or health sciences (MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience in medical education, including classroom and/or clinical teaching.
• Strong foundation in relevant medical or basic science disciplines and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to design, deliver, and evaluate courses using contemporary teaching methods and technology-enhanced learning.
• Commitment to inclusive pedagogy and the ability to work effectively with learners and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Experience with scholarly activities such as research, publications, grants, or professional presentations is highly beneficial.
• Willingness to participate in committee work, accreditation processes, and continuous program improvement.
• Eligibility for appropriate professional licensure or certification, if applicable to the discipline.
• Previous academic or clinical experience in U.S. or international medical education settings is a plus.