Physiology Educator

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution in Philadelphia seeks a dedicated Physiology Educator to join its innovative medical education team. This full-time, tenure-track position offers the opportunity to lead the Physiology curriculum and engage in teaching across multiple courses. The successful candidate will collaborate with a diverse team of educators, utilize cutting-edge technology, and contribute to the development of future healthcare professionals. With a commitment to equity and inclusion, this role provides a platform to make a significant impact on medical education while enjoying a supportive and dynamic work environment. If you are passionate about teaching and shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous vacation and paid time off

403(b) Retirement Plan match

Remote and flexible work options

Free tuition for employees and dependents

Fertility assistance

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• PhD in Physiology or related discipline required.
• Two years of teaching experience in medical education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement basic science content in medical education.
• Facilitate case-based learning and active learning sessions.
• Mentor medical students and support those in academic difficulty.

Skills

Teaching in medical education

Curriculum development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Active learning facilitation

Student mentoring

Education

PhD or Doctorate in Physiology

Tools

Online educational resources

Simulation technology

Job description

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.

Committed to becoming the nation’s most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long‐term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University’s mission, heritage, and future.

At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti‐racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.

Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world‐class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award‐winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non‐certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.

Physiology Educator

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Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: College of Medicine

Job Summary

The Department of Pharmacology & Physiology of the Drexel University College of Medicine (DUCOM) is recruiting a full-time Physiology educator for our Philadelphia campus.

This full-time, tenure-track, 12-month position will serve as the Physiology Thread Leader (equivalent to a Course Director at other institutions) and will participate in multiple M1 courses. DUCOM’s integrated Foundations and Frontiers curriculum prepares medical students to provide humanistic care to a diverse population as an integral member of a healthcare team. The 18-month Foundations phase includes multidisciplinary, integrated basic and clinical science courses that utilize a combination of technology-enhanced instructional formats to deliver course content as well as in-class team-centered instructional activities that extend and apply knowledge to clinical problems.

Successful applicants must have a terminal degree in Physiology or a related discipline, preferably with multidisciplinary experience. The successful applicant will work as part of a team of educators from basic and clinical science disciplines as part of an innovative and integrated medical education curriculum that includes teaching opportunities in high-fidelity simulations, small group, and large group settings, as well as facilitating in our small group Case-Based Learning course. Additionally, the successful candidate is expected to actively engage in professional development, provide service to the Institution, and engage in scholarly activity in medical education.

With over 1,200 medical students, Drexel University College of Medicine has the largest enrollment of any private medical school in the nation and receives over 13,000 applications yearly. We have two campuses: the Philadelphia campus, with ~260 students in each class year, and our Tower Health/West Reading campus, with ~40 students per class year. Preclinical education in Philadelphia takes place at the new state-of-the-art Health Sciences Education building in the University City section of Philadelphia.

DUCOM carries forward its tradition as a college of opportunity, embracing an environment of diversity and inclusion. Our innovative curriculum spans both campuses and involves Drexel faculty who work together across the campuses and disciplines to deliver educational excellence.

The position can be filled at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor commensurate with the applicant’s experience and accomplishments in medical education. The successful applicant will report to the Chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology.

Essential Functions

• Work with an interdisciplinary team of basic science educators and clinical faculty to develop and implement basic science content in an innovative and integrated medical education curriculum.
• Prepare and develop online educational resources in conjunction with other basic science educators.
• Participate in and design different types of active learning sessions including team-based learning and simulations.
• Identify, track and support students in academic difficulty within the course/thread.
• Facilitate case-based learning.
• Participate in mentoring and advising activities for medical students.
• Contribute to the Department’s missions, including teaching graduate students in the Department’s MS/PhD programs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a PhD or Doctorate in Physiology or a related discipline.
• Minimum of two years experience teaching in a graduate or medical education setting with evidence of effective teaching within multiple organ systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in working well with faculty, administrators, and students in an educational environment.
• Preference will be given to those who demonstrate multidisciplinary basic science expertise.

Physical Requirements

• Typically sitting at a desk/table.
• Typically standing, walking.

Location

• University City – Philadelphia, PA.

Additional Information

This is a full-time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The salary offered is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that welcomes individuals from diverse and neurodiverse backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful environment enriches the University community and the educational and employment experience of its members. The University prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a veteran or special disabled veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and any other prohibited characteristic.

Background investigations are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made.