Teaching Assistant - Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA)

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.

Overview:

Ross University Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) team is currently seeking for per diem Teaching Assistant for remote hourly work. This role will report to the Manager of Standardized Patient Program and the Director of the Clinical Skills Assessment.  

Temporary Part time
$25/hour
Hours vary from 10 – 40 per week
Term of </= 1 year
All Simulation Teaching Assistants are expected to start on June 1, 2023, or afterwards

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The ideal applicant should be able to engage, mentor, and teach a diverse student body, as well as, work closely and cohesively with other RUSM affiliated clinical instructors under the supervision of the Standardized patient manager. To this aim, he/she must possess excellent teaching, communication, organizational, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.

• Assist with CSA high stakes summative assessments by playing the patient role, providing documented tracking, grading, and feedback
• Assist with instruction of OSCE/standardized patient formative and summative exercises
• Provide guidance on history-taking, write-ups, SOAP notes, design test questions and proctor exams
• Assist with other instructional activities, as assigned by Standardized Patient  Manager and Director of CSA
• Serve as mentors to a cohort of students, maintaining close communication with each student and providing guidance in all aspects of their performance
• Team up with Clinical Teaching Instructors staff to ensure that adequate needs, gaps, staffing, and logistics, ensuring optimum student experiences and backup coverage during residence interview season.
• Responsible for input and tracking of information associated with CSA data
• Other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

• Must be a graduate of Ross University School of Medicine
• Must have an M.D. degree and completed all clinical rotations by April 30, 2023
• Strong teaching skills and experience; or evidence of potential
• Must work well on a team, show flexibility and desire for self-improvement
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Must be US citizen or legal resident

Please include cover letter with your application, and if applying for multiple Teaching Assistant/Fellow type positions, please indication your order of preference.

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