Medical Education Specialist and Faculty (Rank TBD), Medical Education - 991616

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Primary Purpose:

Promotes and advances the field of medical education at the COM through student advising and support, faculty development and curricular development. This position must be current on teaching strategies, technologies, and research in medical education.

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range:  Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Provides guidance to students on various study skills and strategies for learning.
2. Provides curricular support to all degree programs at the COM.
3. Engages and supports the COM in curriculum and program development.
4. Conducts assessment of curriculum, student achievement and learning technologies on regular basis and presents to COM administrators and faculty.
5. Researches current trends and new technologies in health care education to advise and counsel faculty within the COM for purposes of curricular design, modification and implementation.
6. Presents ideas clearly.
7. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Must be able to adapt and be willing to teach courses and/or perform special duties as assigned.
2. Participate in state and/or local community service that is recognized from a career development aspect.
3. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals.

Required Certifications/Licensures: 

Required Education: Masters Degree

Major (if required: 

Required Experience: 1. Five (5) years of related experience and/or training including research or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Excellence in teaching, including on line teaching.
3. Demonstrated experience in curricular and program design, development, and implementation.
4. Experience in curricular planning, faculty development, instructional design and evaluation.
5. Experience in medical education, research and grant writing.

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Terminal Degree in Education or related field or a clinical doctorate degree from an accredited institution with demonstrated experience in the health professions.
2. Experience in a medical school or other health professional setting.

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  No  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern 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.