Instructor - Medical Scholarship for Academic Affairs/Rowan-Virtua SOM

Instructor - Medical Scholarship for Academic Affairs/Rowan-Virtua SOM

Job no: 499248
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Stratford, New Jersey
Categories: Faculty - School of Osteopathic Medicine

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Job Description

Job Title: Instructor, Medical Scholarship

Department: Office of Academic Affairs /Curriculum

Facility: School of Osteopathic Medicine

Reports to: Medical Scholarship Director

SUMMARY:

The Medical Scholarship Instructor is responsible for supporting the Medical Scholarship Director in enhancing student outcomes in the longitudinal, medical scholarship curriculum. This four-year longitudinal curriculum is dedicated to the fundamentals of research in medicine, evidence-based practice, biostatistics, and quality improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches core Medical Scholarship content as qualified by candidate's background
• Grades Medical Scholarship assignments including written and oral assignments
• In collaboration with the Medical Scholarship Director, supports student research endeavors through IRB applications, statistical analyses, and publications/grants.
• Assists in exam development
• Serves as a facilitator for small group sessions
• Supports faculty by coordinating webex lectures or in-person medical scholarship course lectures as directed
• In collaboration with Medical Scholarship Director, creates and maintains course schedules
• Supports curricular inventory through exam tagging in Examsoft and lecture tagging in One45
• Undertakes special tasks and projects as assigned by the Medical Scholarship Director or Associate Dean for Curriculum.
• Understands and adheres to the school's compliance standards as they appear in Rowan-Virtua SOM's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
• Performs other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate must have a demonstrated track record of published scholarly works in indexed, peer-reviewed journals, as well as oral presentation skills, organizational skills and leadership skills. In addition, the candidate will have proficient knowledge of current issues and trends in healthcare, clinical, and community health research. The ability to work well with a varied constituency (students, faculty, chairs, staff) is critical. The candidate will have a demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain positive relationships and will boast a record of respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL:

• Doctorate degree (PhD/DO/MD) with 1 year of experience or master's degree in biological/biomedical sciences, medicine, public health, or a related field with 2 years of experience in research or higher education
• Published, peer-reviewed articles in indexed journals
• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Proficiency in at least one of

• IRB applications

• Writing Grant Applications

• Statistical analyses

• Willingness to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment within the department/organization.

PREFERRED:

• Experience working in medical education/as part of a team.
• Experience with diverse populations
• Administrative/leadership experience
• Proficiency with Canvas, Echo360, and One45

Salary is competitive and is accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package.

Our clinical campus is located in Southern New Jersey, which is within the Philadelphia metropolitan area approximately eight miles from Center City Philadelphia, one hour from the Jersey Shore, an hour and a half from NYC, and two hours from Washington, DC.

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.

Experience with diverse populations. Record of respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own. Ability to recognize and manage one's behaviors and communication to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment within the department/organization.

NOTE: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US. The university will not sponsor an applicant's work visa for this position.

NOTE: This is a non-tenured position.

Advertised: Jan 29 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Jun 29 2024 11:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time