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.
Visit aucmed.edu for more information, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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.
Visit medical.rossu.edu for more information, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Adtalem believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we can work flexibly. Depending on your location, this role may be hybrid or remote.
- HYBRID – If you reside within 50 miles of Adtalem offices in Chicago, IL, Addison, IL, Columbia, MD, Minneapolis, MN, and Miramar, FL this role is hybrid, requiring office presence three days a week (Tue, Wed, Thu), with the rest of the workweek spent working from home.
- REMOTE – If you live over 50 miles from Adtalem offices in Chicago, IL, Addison, IL, Columbia, MD, Minneapolis, MN, and Miramar, FL, this role is remote. However, occasional office visits may be required based on business needs, with advance communication for such requests.
Job Description
ONLY recent American University of the Caribbean SOM (AUC) or Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) graduates are eligible.
The Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP) is a medical school preparatory program operated by Adtalem Global Education, Inc., one of the world’s largest providers of educational services. Admission to MERP allows students to be conditionally accepted to either Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) or American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) and based on their performance in the program, gain admission to their respective medical school. MERP’s academic year is divided into 3 semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Since 2020, MERP is conducted 100% on-line.
For this position, MERP offers teaching responsibilities and mentoring opportunities for doctors in transition between medical school and residency as part of building their medical educational portfolio. Candidates must be able to assist faculty and staff in all areas of MERP instruction and other activities as assigned. These areas include, but are not limited to, test question design, proctoring exams, assisting student learning, providing guidance on test taking skills, conducting academic success sessions, providing teaching assistance, delivering PowerPoint presentations, participating in the grading process, conducting weekly reviews of subjects assigned, and other activities as assigned.
*Please submit application before May 10th*
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Candidates are expected to attend all subject lectures for the first semester and thereafter as assigned.
- All post quiz and post Mini reviews must be attended.
- Must be available Monday through Friday, and occasional weekends and evenings for MERP related events.
- Candidates must be available and responsive during working hours
- Candidates are required to attend required MERP activities as assigned by teaching fellow lead; There is also an expectation that candidates will guide small group review sessions on a weekly basis
- Candidates are expected to use clinical knowledge to assist with the development of clinical case activities.
- Candidates will serve as mentors and educators to a cohort of students, maintaining close communication with each student, and provide guidance
- Candidates will schedule 4 to 5 hours of individual meeting times weekly so students can request 1:1 support
- Comply with all policies and procedures
- Complete other duties as assigned
Qualifications
ONLY recent American University of the Caribbean SOM (AUC) or Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) graduates are eligible.
- Must have successfully completed the basic sciences.
- Must have a 3.0 in basic sciences.
- A graduate of MERP is preferred but not mandatory.
- Satisfactory or better grades in all activities undertaken as RUSM or AUC student, including satisfactory or better performance on NBME qualifying exams.
- Excellent communication skills in English. for
- Strong teaching skills and experience is preferred but not mandatory
- Desire for self-improvement and strong work ethic
- Flexibility and ability to work well on a team.
- Since this is a remote position and all job duties are performed on-line, it is important that the candidate has a basic understanding of and some experience with on-line platforms such as Teams and WebEx.
Please submit cover letter, including the following, with your application:
Student ID #
Current Phone Number
List of other Junior Faculty positions to which you have applied
Current location or residence
GPA, step scores, and a written description of any academic or disciplinary issue
Additional Information
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $0 and $0. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.
Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
- Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
- 12 Paid Holidays
For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
