Clinical ATL - Teaching Assistant

Covista•Remote, REMOTE

60d•Remote

About The Position

As a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Clinical Academy of Teaching & Learning (cATL), you will assist senior faculty in all areas of board preparation and academic success support provided to students who are in their last two years of their medical school journey. Reporting directly to the Director of cATL, the Teaching Assistant will support the delivery of individualized tutoring, schedule regular individual academic advising sessions, present NBME MCQ reviews in large-group tutoring sessions, and provide mentorship of clinical students. The role will also include providing general academic support for the Clinical Academy of Teaching & Learning (cATL) for Steps 1 and 2 CK consistently for about 20 to 30 students on a weekly basis. Teaching Assistants will spend most of their time coaching students in one-on-one and group tutoring sessions and working as a team to carry out the academic content provided to students. You will be required to assist with large group interactive learning activities under the guidance of the Academic Student Support Coordinator. You will be assigned projects for continual improvement on the delivery of board preparation services. You will also be assigned a group of 20 to 30 students as they prepare to take their Step 1 exam after their successful completion of the last medical sciences semester and help them achieve their Step 1 goal.

Requirements

Must be a recent graduate of Ross University School of Medicine
Must have an M.D. degree and completed all clinical rotations.
Must have graduated within twelve months prior to the start date
Must have first attempt passing scores on USMLE examination attempts (Step 1 and Step 2 CK); preferred high performance on both Step 1 and Step 2 CK examinations
Satisfactory (or better) grades in all activities undertaken as RUSM student, including performance on NBME qualifying exams
Strong teaching/tutoring skills and experience; or evidence of potential
Must work well on a team and show flexibility
Excellent communication skills in English
Desire for self-improvement and openness to feedback for improvement
Must be a recent RUSM Graduate and eligible to work in the USA

Nice To Haves

Teaching and/or tutoring experience in a healthcare related field
Mentoring or advising experience in academic setting
Leadership experience in student co-curricular activities
Prior work experience in a team environment and healthcare setting (e.g. paramedic, scribe, simulation tech)
Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office (specifically, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Experience with prioritizing while under pressure in an independent work environment
Strong academic performance in the RUSM curriculum and USMLE licensing exams preferred
Deep commitment to the Clinical Academy of Teaching & Learning’s (cATL) mission and our commitment to an exceptional student experience
Exceptional initiative and solutions orientation in the face of complex problems; acts with purpose, urgency, high standards, and a long-term view
Exhibits integrity while working 100% remotely
Comfortable operating in environments of change
Thrives on feedback and willing to continually learn, improve, and help others grow
Exceptionally skilled at developing and cultivating deep relationships and networks to achieve results
Applicants must be able to work in their role as TAs until June 2027
Expected to work Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM local time, remotely
Expected to work 40 hours a week on average
Ability and willingness to work and collaborate with other RUSM teams, like Admissions, Student Affairs, and Office of Career Attainment
Ability and willingness to work evenings or weekends if necessary
Complies with all policies and standards

Responsibilities

Assist in the instruction of essential skills for OSCE/standardized patient formative and summative exercises in the RUSM Step 1 preparatory courses.
Academic support will consist of at least one-hour weekly tutoring sessions to support Academic Advisor’s recommended study strategy, content review, and test taking skills, as well as monitor the progress and improvement of students toward their Step exam goal.
Serve as mentors to a cohort of students, by maintaining close communication with each student and providing guidance in all aspects of their performance.
Engage in weekly step 1 progress support outreach calls as the need arises.
Participate in faculty development courses and activities, such as, the faculty senate.
Attend training sessions to become competent in tutoring and assessment skills.
Work independently and collaboratively with a team by developing and cultivating relationships and networks to achieve results.
Create student academic resources with the senior faculty to enhance the student experience, such as, presentations, videos, and electronics resources.
Act as a point of contact for students via phone/email – give problem solving assistance to student questions
Completes other duties as assigned by the Director.