Job Summary
We are seeking a candidate with expertise in pathophysiology for this .25 to 1.0 FTE, 12-month clinical science educator position. The selected candidate will serve as a module(s) leader in pathophysiology at the Philadelphia campus of Drexel University College of Medicine. The candidate will coordinate one or more systems-based modules in the year 2 medical curriculum including preparing and delivering pre-recorded lectures and conducting live sessions.
DUCOM’s Foundations and Frontiers curriculum prepares students to provide humanistic care to adverse populations as an integral member of a health care team. The 17-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.
Candidates must demonstrate willingness to contribute to multidisciplinary medical instruction in small group and large group settings (ex. team-based learning) and will also participate in small group case-based learning sessions and clinical skills and/or simulation sessions.
The position will be filled at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor commensurate with experience and accomplishments in medical education.
Essential Functions
Work with an interdisciplinary team of basic and clinical science educators to develop and implement basic and clinical science content in an innovative and integrated medical education curriculum Develop online educational resources for the system-based pathophysiology thread Design and participate in active learning sessions within the pathophysiology thread Identify, track and support students in academic difficulty within the course/thread Facilitate case-based learning Facilitate clinical skills small group sessions Participating in mentoring and advising activities for medical students Maintain a scholarly focus in educationRequired Qualifications
Minimum of a Medical Doctor in Clinical Science and Disciplines. Minimum of five years’ experience teaching in a graduate or medical education setting with evidence of effective teaching.Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated success in working well with faculty, administrators and students in an educational environment. Knowledge of education, pedagogy, assessment, and trends in medical education. Strong interpersonal and teaching skills. Passion for and commitment to medical student education. Strong team skills and willingness to develop educational material in collaboration with multi- discipline based facultyPhysical Requirements
Typically sitting at a desk/table Typically standing, walkingLocation
University City – Philadelphia, PAAdditional Information
This is a part-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.
For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or Part-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
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.