Assistant/Associate Professor (MD6 Course Director, 0088902T)

University of Hawaii•Kaka'ako - Honolulu, HI

83d•Onsite

About The Position

The John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor to serve as a co-course director for the MD6 (Neuro/Locomotor/Behavioral) curricular unit. This is an 11-month, non-tenure track, temporary position that is part-time but can be full-time equivalency. The role involves planning and implementing course content, developing and modifying PBL cases, assessing student performance, and ensuring alignment with JABSOM's educational philosophy. The position also includes recruiting and evaluating PBL tutors, participating in educational committees, maintaining curriculum maps, recruiting and scheduling speakers, and supervising junior course directors. The faculty member will also facilitate PBL sessions, contribute to the Office of Medical Education's mission, prepare for LCME accreditation, attend faculty meetings, and participate in educational task forces. Evidence of effective teaching, including student-centered learning and a positive attitude towards student growth, is required. The role also involves serving on JABSOM and/or University committees and conducting scholarly work in medical education, including research or curriculum descriptions, with publication or presentation at peer-reviewed forums. Other duties may be assigned, including community engagement and directing office initiatives.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree or equivalent medical degree from an accredited medical school.
Relevant board certification in or qualification in the clinical discipline of the specific position.
Demonstrated clinical and/or educational expertise in one or more of the following areas: neurology, musculoskeletal/sports medicine, or psychiatry
Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others
Excellent organizational skills
Evidence of effective teaching
Demonstrated potential for research/scholarship
Experience using teaching methods such as problem-based learning, team-based learning, project-based learning, or another method that emphasizes active, self-directed learning
For Associate Professor: In the rank of Assistant Professor, or four years of other health care experience, or a total of four years of teaching in the rank of Assistant Professor and other experience, or on year at the rank of Associate Professor at another health care school of recognized .standing .
Proven ability in teaching, research, and program administration.
Recognition for having made a significant scholarly contribution to the clinical specialty.
Ability to serve as a role model for students and junior colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of experience in medical student education
Teaching evaluations that attest to creative and innovative teaching methods that are well-received by students
Demonstrated ability to work and teach collaboratively with other faculty within and across disciplines
Comfortable working in a multi-cultural setting

Responsibilities

Serve as one of the co-course directors for the MD6 (Neuro/Locomotor/Behavioral) curricular unit.
Plan and implement the contents and activities for the course, including PBL case development and modification.
Appropriately assess student performance and provide necessary student remediation.
Ensure that all aspects of the course are in-line with JABSOM's educational philosophy and advance students towards achievement of the JABSOM graduation objectives.
Recruit, orient, and facilitate evaluation of PBL tutors.
Participate as a member of the JABSOM pre-clinical education committee.
Maintain and update the curriculum map and content maps related to the course.
Recruit speakers for course lectures/seminars/workshops, work with OME staff to schedule sessions and communicate with speakers, and help to facilitate speaker evaluations.
Assign tasks to supervise and evaluate Junior Course Directors assigned to their course.
Facilitate PBL sessions as a tutor in at least one MD unit during the academic year.
Contributes to the mission of the Office of Medical Education in the areas of faculty development, community service, and community outreach.
Contributes to the preparation for LCME accreditation.
Attend and participate in functions required of all OME faculty, such as Medical Education Grand Rounds, Faculty Meetings, and Convocation.
Participate or lead educational task forces under the Office of Medical Education, the Curriculum Committee, or another educational subcommittee.
Provide lectures or conferences/colloquia upon request.
Serve on JABSOM and/or University committees.
Conduct scholarly work in medical education which may include research or curriculum descriptions.
Other duties as assigned (includes but not limited to participating in community engagement activities, directing office initiatives, etc.).