Company Description
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
The successful candidate will provide strong, innovative teaching in Pathology, including histopathology, that provides insights into, and understanding of the basic mechanisms of common diseases in humans, and the current diagnostic approaches used in clinical pathology practice. Teaching of medical knowledge and clinical skills focuses on active learning methods and small group activities. Clinical skills education begins in the first semester and continues throughout the entire 5 medical sciences semesters, making use of an outstanding simulation center employing professional standardized patients. The successful applicant should also have excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to working closely with medical students to help them acquire the required medical knowledge and to develop clinical competency.
Essential duties and responsibilities include:
- Knowledge of the principal mechanisms that underlie the basis of disease.
- Preparation of course materials relevant to pathology/mechanisms of disease and integration of student and peer feedback to enhance the learning experience
- Delivery of interactive lectures, small group sessions, and case-based presentations
- Supervision of educational activities of students under actual or simulated situations
- Preparation, administration, and grading of formative and summative assessments to prepare students for licensing examinations and clinical rotations.
- Participation in curriculum planning, development, and delivery
- Actively engage in professional development activity to stay abreast of changes in their field
- Serving 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.
- Participation in other activities as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
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.
Qualifications
- PhD, MD, Required or other relevant terminal degree Required
- 3-5 years of relevant experience Required
- Completion of residency training in a medical specialty and recent practice experience, preferably in pathology in North America - preferred
- Experience in teaching pathology/mechanism of disease
- Excellent working knowledge of United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) content areas relevant to pathology/disease mechanisms - required
- Clinical and teaching experience in the United States, Canada, or the UK preferred
- 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 pedagogical methodologies
- Flexibility and ability to work well on a team.
- Willingness and ability to reside in St. Maarten
Additional Information
Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
