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About American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC), an Adtalem Global Education institution, is committed to training tomorrow’s physicians through international learning experiences, a diverse learning community, and an emphasis on social accountability and engagement. AUC is one of the most established medical schools in the Caribbean and focuses on community collaboration to benefit the health and well-being of the local communities, while enhancing the student learning experience. With campuses located in Sint Maarten and the United Kingdom, AUC has graduated more than 7,500 students and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine.
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Job Description
Clinical Medical Sciences
Full Time Faculty Position in Sint Maarten
Please include cover letter when applying
AUC Faculty members in St. Maarten are organized into two departments: Clinical Medical Sciences (CMS) and Basic Medical Sciences (BMS). CMS faculty report to the Chair, Clinical Medical Sciences.
The Medical Sciences Campus’ academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. The Medical Sciences curriculum is transitioning to an organ-system model, with teams of faculty teaching integrated modules. Small group activities, lectures, and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year. Research opportunities exist, primarily in medical education. The Sint Maarten campus is well-equipped and technologically advanced, including a fully equipped anatomy lab with both cadaveric and Sectra table dissection, an expansive simulation center, 5 large auditorium-sized classrooms, an applied research laboratory, and other learning tools geared toward integrating medical school classroom study with practical applications of medicine. AUC has a formal partnership with the Sint Maarten Ministry of Health and works collaboratively with many community partners on projects that benefit island Sint Maarten and offer community engagement opportunities for students.
AUC faculty members do not provide clinical care as part of their faculty responsibilities and licensure in St. Maarten is not a requirement for a full time faculty position.
CMS faculty members are being sought in one or more areas, including general medicine (any clinical specialty)
CMS faculty co-lead and/or participate in teaching in all curricular modules. Most teaching uses a “flipped classroom” approach, with an emphasis on active learning methods and small groups. Clinical skills education begins in the first semester and continues throughout the entire 5 medical sciences semesters, making use of an outstanding simulation center and objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE’s) employing professional standardized patients. The successful applicant should have excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to working closely with medical students to help them develop competency in clinical interviewing, physical examination, and case-based clinical reasoning.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparation of course materials and integration of student and peer feedback to enhance the learning experience
- Delivery of interactive lectures, small group sessions, and case-based presentations
- Preparation, administration, grading, and reporting of written and clinical examinations
- Supervision of educational activities of students under actual or simulated situations
- Provision of summative and formative assessment of student performance in various activities
- Proctoring written examinations as needed
- Participation in curriculum planning, development, and delivery
- Actively engage in professional development activity to stay abreast of changes in their field
- Serve on AUC committees as appointed or elected and actively participate in University activities
- Serves as a positive professional role model for students, assisting in their professional/social development.
- Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
- MD, DO or MBBS
- Completion of residency training in one of the medical specialties and recent practice experience, preferably in North America
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in an ABMS (American Board of Medical Specialties) specialty (or equivalent such as the Royal College of Physicians (UK), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada).
- Active medical license to practice preferred.
- Willingness to reside in Sint Maarten
- Clinical and teaching experience in the United States, Canada or the UK preferred
- 3+ years previous teaching experience is required
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong interest in working with medical students required
- Skilled in using technology and technologies that enhance the learner’s experience
- Demonstrated creativity in utilizing advances in pedogogical methodologies (not sure this is exactly right but want the candidate to describe how they have used creative approaches to assist in helping students learn)
Additional Information
Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
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