Academy for Teaching and Learning (ATL) - Faculty (BB3063)

RUSM

Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization’s purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 12,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Bridgetown, Barbados before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States.

Ross University School of Medicine invites applications for a faculty position as Assistant Professor or Instructor in the the Academy for Teaching and Learning (ATL) in Barbados.  The Faculty position will report to the Director of the Academy for Teaching and Learning in Barbados.  ATL is dedicated to the development and support of our community of scholars with a mission to foster a culture of innovation and excellence in teaching and learning.  The Academy for Teaching and Learning provides mentorship, skills development and educational support to enhance our scholars’ life-long pursuit of learning and discovery.  The focus of this position will be to help develop the academic skills students need to succeed in the first two years of the MD program (Basic Sciences), to support their preparation for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and to help them make a successful transition into the third year of their medical education.

Working directly with medical students through the Academy for Teaching and Learning, the suitable candidate will become an active member of a faculty team participating in the following activities:

• Facilitation of semester long academic support through a one-on-one process of academic coaching to help student examine academic concerns and perceived barriers to success; help students to assess their strengths and needs; and devise a personal plan of action.
• Design and facilitation of individual student and small group sessions designed to enhance critical thinking and clinical reasoning in the medical sciences
• Use of inquiry-based learning, questioning dialogues and exploratory talk to improve critical reasoning skills.
• Small group and individual interventions for the enhancement of students’ academic literacy and their facility with clinical reasoning and integration of basic science concepts
• Selection, refinement and implementation of study and test-taking skills training for individual students, specifically targeting medical education and preparation multiple choice exams.
• Design of formative assessments to enhance cognitive skill development
• Collaborative development of teaching and learning material resources.
• Collaboration with student affairs and counseling departments to support all aspects of student development.
• Support students in conducting medical research initiatives and proposals that lead to publications as part of their academic development.
• Participate in medical education research on effectiveness of various interventions on student academic outcomes.
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Previous experience working with adult learners in STEM required; experience in medical education preferred.
• Terminal degree in Medicine, or Education fields. MD or DO preferred.  Alternatively, an EdD or PHD or Masters in Education with experience in medical student academic support.
• Teaching experience, in both large and small group formats with evidence of effectiveness.
• Mentoring or academic coaching experience of individual students with evidence of success.
• Well-grounded in logic and critical analysis, preferably with training in medicine and/or basic sciences.
• Understanding of educational theory and psychology of learning.
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Flexibility and ability to work well on a team.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, techniques, materials and equipment used in postsecondary teaching/medical education
• Desire for self-improvement and continuing education in the field of medical education.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) essential. Good knowledge of computer software programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
• Must possess strong customer service, critical thinking, and collaborative skills along with ability to effectively communicate and establish rapport with a diverse group of students, faculty, and constituents across University.

Desirable Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience at a North American or Caribbean Medical School
• Experience developing online learning products or courses or training
• Experience with USMLE Step 1 exam preparation preferred.
• Knowledge of psychology and counseling
• Knowledge of the educational needs of students with disabilities
• Demonstrated experience of incorporating emotional intelligence, brain based science and cognitive intelligence principles into student development programming
• Experience working with English as a Second Language Learners
• Student Affairs Experience or experience developing interventions to enhance the academic learning environment from pre-matriculation to graduation
• Ability to demonstrate ongoing faculty development in medical education desirable.
• Educational technology skills, including use of e-learning management systems, audience response systems, online examinations, videoconferencing

Please include cover letter with your application

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. At Adtalem, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion. We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.