Instructor

George Mason University

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Instructor position supports instructional faculty in delivering classes and assisting students in improving study skills and learning graduate biomedical concepts needed for success in the health professions. Additionally, the position assists the program in advising and logistic activities needed for program operations.

Requirements

Master’s degree in related field;
At least one year in a graduate biomedical education program;
Several years of experience in a clinical setting;
Demonstrated leadership and teamwork activity, and successful performance on standardized tests;
Must have demonstrated knowledge of advanced biomedical science, the skills to assist students who have encountered academic difficulty as undergraduates, and the ability to help these students improve their understanding of biomedicine and their study skills overall; and
An awareness of specific reasons for student academic struggles and an appreciation of a diversity of backgrounds, learning styles, and approaches to improved academics are other attributes required in this position.

Nice To Haves

Relevant academic performance in a graduate biomedical educational environment;
Experience teaching and/or tutoring at the high school level or above;
Experience working in healthcare or other team settings; and
Familiarity with the practice of medicine or dentistry, and perspectives on different learning modalities such as online education, hybrid formats, and flipped curricula.

Responsibilities

Offers in-person and online follow up and review sessions for students;
Develops and delivers online instructional sessions for in person and fully online students in the program;
Holds office hours for individual and small group help sessions for students;
Advises students on progress in the program, appropriate study methods, applying to health professional school, career goals, and related matters;
Assists with student-oriented event planning and management;
Provides logistic and other support for invited speakers, recruiters, and other visitors;
Serves as Supplemental Faculty for BMED-George Squared; and
May carry a teaching load.
Provides classroom and online technical, administrative, and teaching support for instructors;
Prepares various course materials for Instructors as requested; and
Helps prepare, edit, administer, and grade examinations and assignments.
Provides logistic support for room reservations, IT equipment and management, and communications to students;
Student academic record management and tracking;
Participates in recruiting events both locally and nationally; and
Performs other program related activities as assigned by the Director.