Basic Science Learning Facilitator, School of Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center

Georgetown University•Vinalhaven, ME

2d•$66,783 - $126,720•Onsite

About The Position

The Basic Science Learning Facilitator (BSLF) leads instruction across the medical science modules and graduate courses of the GEMS Program at Georgetown University School of Medicine. This role involves designing, implementing, and evaluating the GEMS curriculum in alignment with the School of Medicine’s curriculum, with a strong emphasis on classroom teaching that promotes mastery learning and advanced academic competencies. Beyond instruction, the BSLF provides academic advising and student support, including individualized and group coaching, developing learning plans, and identifying students needing additional support. The role also coordinates the GEMS mentoring program and offers transitional support to first-year medical students. The BSLF fosters an interactive and respectful learning environment for an annual cohort of approximately 25 students, upholding the University's Jesuit values and mission.

Requirements

MS or PhD in the Biomedical Sciences, with emphasis in one or more of the following: Gross Anatomy, Microscopic Anatomy, Embryology, Neuroanatomy, Physiology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, or Microbiology; or an MD.
Four years of teaching experience in a health-professions curriculum with application to clinical contexts (two years with an MD).
Four years of experience in academic-skills and learning-strategies advising in higher education.
Two years of experience providing direct instruction and academic support to students transitioning into rigorous graduate or professional education.
Two years of experience with anatomical dissection of a human cadaver.
Demonstrated knowledge of pedagogical methods for the allopathic medical context.

Nice To Haves

PhD in Biomedical Science.
Seven years of teaching experience in graduate-level biomedical science courses.
Two years of teaching experience in a health-professions degree program.
Five years of experience providing direct instruction and academic support to students transitioning into rigorous graduate or professional education.

Responsibilities

Deliver instruction across the GEMS biomedical science modules and graduate courses for an annual cohort of approximately 25 students.
Design, implement, and evaluate the GEMS curriculum in alignment with the School of Medicine’s allopathic medical curriculum.
Provide individualized and group academic coaching and learning-strategies support to students.
Develop, document, and monitor student-directed learning plans, identifying and intervening early with students who would benefit from additional support.
Coordinate the GEMS mentoring program and provide transitional support to first-year (M1) medical students adjusting to medical school.
Maintain accurate records and documentation of instruction, advising, learning plans, and assessment data, and report outcomes to the Program Director.