Foundational Clinical Skills Educator - AssistantAssociate Professor
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Position Summary:
The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine seeks an innovative dynamic and collaborative faculty member to serve as a Foundational Clinical Skills Educator in the undergraduate medical education (UME) 1.0 FTE position supports a 12month nontenured Assistant/Associate Professor who will contribute to the holistic mission of the College of Medicine as an educational leader participate in research and scholarship and provide service to the College and the community addition opportunities to provide clinical services may exist depending on qualifications and expertise.
The Foundational Clinical Skills Educator will work with a team of faculty who teach throughout the preclerkship curriculum with a primary focus in the Foundations of Medicine (FOM) FOM courses provide students with an understanding of the fundamental principles necessary to become a competent compassionate and professional physician. This series of four courses engages students with active participatory learning and early clinical experience.
Essential duties for this position may include but are not limited to the following:
- Teaching activities in all components of the Foundations of Medicine courses including classroom small group and practical application sessions focused on development of clinical skills and an understanding of factors that impact patient care.
- Direct or codirect one or more designated curriculum courses threads programs and/or content areas aligned with expertise. This includes creation and/or enhancement of curriculum content recruitment and development of teaching faculty and engagement in continuous quality improvement to ensure that the curriculum meets learning objectives.
- Assist the Director of the Community Preceptorship Program with recruitment assignment evaluation and development of faculty as needed.
- Assess clinical skills of medical students including scoring student performance during Objective Structured Clinical Examinations in Years 1 2 and 3.
- Teach in other courses and areas of the curriculum aligned with experience. Examples include classroom and small group teaching in the preclinical basic science courses the thirdyear Synthesis and Transition course and Academic HalfDay sessions and the Year 4 Transition to Residency course.
- Serve as a clinical preceptor for students as applicable.
- Complete student evaluations and associated documentation in a timely manner as applicable to all teaching activities.
- Participate in course grading committees as assigned
- Engage in medical student mentorship activities.
- Participate and engage in faculty development sessions as applicable to teaching activities and attend faculty meetings.
- Serve on College of Medicine and University committees.
- Conduct scholarly work related to medical education clinical practice or other areas of expertise.
The College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from various backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have a doctoral degree (M.D. or D.O. from an accredited institution and be board eligible or board certified in their clinical specialty.Applicants must currently hold or be eligible for a Florida medical license and possess credentials that merit appointment at the rank of assistant professor or higher.
Significant teaching experience with medical students and demonstrated teaching excellence are preferred.
Significant experience in curriculum development and expertise in assessment of learner performance is preferred.
A track record of scholarship including invited lectures enduring materials peerreviewed publications and/or grant funded projects is preferred.
Strong ethical and professional conduct is required.
The ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and learners from varied backgrounds is required.
The ability to manage multiple demands and collaborate effectively with individuals in the university and health care community is required.
Salary:
Commensurate with ExperienceCollege or Department:
College of MedicineLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
N/AApplication Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.This position is subject to funding.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources job website (https://fau/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.
Required Documents:
FAUs Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five 5 documents may be attached to your application. If more than five 5 documents are required for submission please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.
The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application please upload the following: a cover letter and curriculum vitae.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provosts credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly for degrees from outside the United States the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts diplomas dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provosts credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University not to the individual applicant.
Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.
As a Hispanicserving institution Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools a vibrant and safe community and a subtropical climate conductive to yearround outdoor activities.
Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation please call. 711
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
