Company Description
About Ross University School of Medicine
Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), an Adtalem Global Education institution, expands access and opportunity to students on the path to becoming skilled physicians who are determined to make an impact in global communities. RUSM has graduated more than 15,000 alumni who practice in the U.S. and Canada. Located in Barbados, RUSM promotes equitable educational access through the Access and Inclusion in Medicine (AIM) Scholars Program to advance equity in healthcare through diversity and inclusion and to directly impact underserved communities by decreasing health disparities in the U.S. RUSM is accredited by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions.
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Job Description
Opportunity at a Glance
Ross University School of Medicine, located in Bridgetown, Barbados, invites applications for a faculty post at Associate or Full Professor rank, to teach in Biochemistry. Preference will be given to applicants with experience teaching metabolism, nutrition and genetics. The academic center has facilities in the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Center, which is centrally located in the vibrant capital city of Bridgetown.
Education is the primary focus of the faculty. The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Lectures and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year. Research opportunities exist, primarily in the area of medical education.
It is important to note that we are looking for dynamic, adaptive, flexible colleagues who are interested in teaching in a variety of ways, that are open to utilizing and embracing technology, interacting with students in small group learning formats and creating materials for teaching, which may include videos, digital workbooks, etc.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
RUSM has a strong commitment to technology enhanced learning, utilizing learner centered classrooms with technology enhanced learning methods.
- The successful candidate will have demonstrated familiarity with incorporating modern teaching tools and technology in their instruction
- Familiarity with electronic platforms used in academic content delivery and educational apps such as Turning Point, Doceri, NearPod, Socrates Kahoot and /or other learning applications.
- Familiarity with mobile learning, use of ipads in teaching, creation of ibooks would be an asset
- Prepare course material (handouts, practice questions, etc.)
- Deliver effective lectures and workshops
- Facilitate small group learning opportunities
- Work one on one with our highly motivated students
- Advise individuals or groups of students in academic matters and exercise professional judgment in referring students to appropriate personnel
- Cooperate with our Academy for Teaching and Learning in supporting improved student learning
- Write and review NBME-style questions for practice and assessments
- Prepare, administer and evaluate examinations to assess the development of student accomplishments
- Develop and improve instructional materials and teaching techniques
- Participate in on-going reviews and revision of curriculum, particularly with departmental colleagues
- Actively participate in relevant professional activities in order to improve both teaching and subject matter competence
- Serve on faculty committees as appointed or elected, and confer with advisory groups in order to modify course content
- Experience or ability to adapt to delivering interactive instruction from a remote location
- Initiates, facilitates, and moderates Case and Problem Based Learning discussions
- Participate in other activities as assigned by the Department Chair or Campus Dean
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
- PhD, MD or other equivalent terminal degree with 3-5 years of relevant experience - Required
- Strong teaching skills and experience or evidence of potential - Required
- Excellent communication skills in English- Required
- Desire for self-improvement
- Flexibility and ability to work well on a team
- Preference will be given to an applicant with proven teaching skills within the areas covered by the department
- Prior teaching experience at a North American or United Kingdom medical school - strongly preferred
- Knowledge of principles, methods, techniques, materials and equipment used in postsecondary teaching/medical education - preferred
- Documented record of teaching effectiveness - desirable
- Educational technology skills, including use of e-learning management systems, audience response systems, online examinations, videoconferencing - desirable
- Ability to demonstrate ongoing faculty development in medical education - desirable
- Ability to demonstrate use of active teaching methods - preferred
- Ability to initiate, complete, and present results of medical education research projects - desirable
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability & Willingness to reside in Barbados - Required
Additional Information
Please include cover letter with application
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
