Foundational Sciences Educator (Assistant or Associate Professor of Medicine)

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

22h

About The Position

The University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine (COM) invites applications for a non-tenure earning assistant professor of medicine or associate professor of medicine position in the Department of Medical Education. We are seeking an experienced medical educator with expertise in foundational biomedical sciences, particularly pharmacology, to contribute to our innovative curriculum and support the development of future physicians. The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team of educators to design, deliver, and continuously improve a competency-based, integrated medical curriculum. Responsibilities include teaching in areas such as pharmacology, cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics. The ideal candidate will have experience in curricular design, active learning methodologies (e.g., case-based and team-based learning). The incumbent will be expected to engage in educational scholarship and will have service responsibilities to the department, college, and university. The Department of Medical Education is composed of a multidisciplinary team representing the foundational sciences, clinical sciences, and health library sciences. Its mission is to develop, enhance, and evaluate integrated educational programs that promote student learning across the basic and clinical curriculum.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. or equivalent in a foundational biomedical science discipline from an accredited institution.
• ABD's will be considered, but all the degree requirements must be completed by the time of appointment.
• The candidate’s scholarly background and experience must be commensurate with the faculty rank for which the application is submitted.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience teaching pharmacology, cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, and other foundational sciences within an LCME-accredited medical school.
• Demonstrated record of success in developing and implementing high-quality foundational sciences curricula, including the integration of digital tools, emerging technology and competency-based assessments.
• Documented effectiveness in the use of active learning strategies and in small-group facilitation.
• Excellent communication and a substantiated record of collaborative, multidisciplinary, team-based work.

Responsibilities

• Teaching in areas such as pharmacology, cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team of educators to design, deliver, and continuously improve a competency-based, integrated medical curriculum.
• Engage in educational scholarship
• Service responsibilities to the department, college, and university.

Benefits

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

What This Job Offers

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