Medical Education Faculty - Neuroscience/Neuroanatomy

Geisinger • Scranton, PA

325d

About The Position

The Department of Medical Education is seeking applications for a full-time faculty position (1.0 FTE) in Neuroscience/Neuroanatomy at any rank (Assistant, Associate, Full Professor). The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum design and the delivery of neuroscience content within the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM) Total Health Curriculum (THC), an 18-month integrated, active learning-based program. Rank and salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Established in Scranton, PA, in 2008, GCSOM was founded through the efforts of visionary individuals who recognized the value of a community-based medical school. GCSOM is part of the Geisinger College of Health Sciences, which includes a School of Nursing, a School of Graduate Education, and a Research Institute across six regional campuses. This position is located at the Scranton, PA, campus.

Requirements

• Terminal Degree (e.g., Ph.D., MD, DO).
• Experience in higher education, specifically in Neuroscience and/or Neuroanatomy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in medical school curriculum.
• Experience with active learning/flipped classroom/evidence-based pedagogy (e.g., Case-Based Learning, simulation, Team-Based Learning).
• Demonstrated ability or potential to develop scholarship in medical education or your field of expertise/interest, consistent with academic rank.
• Experience in course development/leadership and/or leading faculty teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the faculty team to develop and deliver integrated neuroscience content for medical and graduate programs.
• Participate in the creation of formative and summative assessments.
• Serve as a co-course director for phase 1 (pre-clerkship) courses.
• Engage in collaborative scholarship in medical education or your field of expertise/interest.
• Supervise and mentor medical students on scholarly projects.
• Participate in the medical student interviewing and selection process.
• Maintain professional growth through seminars, training, workshops, current literature, and professional affiliations.
• Contribute to departmental, institutional, or field-related service activities.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• Encouragement of an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

What This Job Offers

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