Assistant Professor - Medical Education & Scholarship

Rowan University • Stratford, NJ

2d • $104,000 - $124,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Medical Education and Scholarship at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM) is seeking a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor to teach physiology and/or biochemistry content, facilitate in-person small groups of problem-based learning (PBL), and provide large group lectures. This position will cover faculty duties as assigned in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Physician Assistant program, and the School of Translational Biomedical Engineering and Sciences as their expertise allows. The faculty member will be based at either the Stratford, NJ or Sewell, NJ campus, with some travel between campuses as needed. Faculty should be fully committed to learning how to facilitate problem-based learning, which includes participating in training for PBL and ongoing faculty development programs provided. You are not expected to be an expert in all content of the case. Ensure support for student learning through collaboration with the Center for Student Success (CSS) and/or Office of Faculty Development. Know curriculum policies and procedures related to pre-clerkship delivery. Participate in academic committees as assigned. Whenever possible, vacations should be scheduled during the students’ time off in the winter, spring, and summer. When you have conferences or vacation, prior notification will be required so that a substitute can be provided for your group. Other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department of Medical Education and Scholarship.

Requirements

• Terminal degree (PhD, DO, or MD) with expertise in physiology and/or biochemistry.
• For physician applicants, clinical duties and/or teaching in the simulation center may be required.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the University will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years experience teaching medical students and small group facilitation, specifically PBL experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach physiology and/or biochemistry content.
• Facilitate in-person small groups of problem-based learning (PBL).
• Provide large group lectures.
• Cover faculty duties as assigned in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Physician Assistant program, and the School of Translational Biomedical Engineering and Sciences as their expertise allows.
• Facilitate weekly PBL small group sessions and/or large group lectures as needed.
• Be available to answer students’ questions in content areas of expertise.
• Complete mid-block (formative) and end-of-block (summative) student evaluations.
• Ensure all evaluations are executed using the specified template to maintain consistency and adherence to established guidelines.
• Contribute to case review, case-writing, case-enhancement, item writing for exams, faculty development, and medical education research.
• Participate in training for PBL and ongoing faculty development programs.
• Ensure support for student learning through collaboration with the Center for Student Success (CSS) and/or Office of Faculty Development.
• Know curriculum policies and procedures related to pre-clerkship delivery.
• Participate in academic committees as assigned.
• Provide prior notification for conferences or vacation so that a substitute can be provided for your group.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department of Medical Education and Scholarship.

Benefits

• Comprehensive NJ state health, dental and retirement benefits
• Extensive accrued time off/paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents attending Rowan University, Glassboro (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree