STEP Medical Instructor (79506)
About The Position
The Iona University Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) is a STEM enrichment program for students in grades 7th – 12th. The Medical Summer Camp will run for the month of July (7/6/26 – 7/24/26). This role addresses the gap in STEM education by providing students with opportunities to enhance skills for success in their academic and future careers. The instructor will establish innovative ways to create a welcoming place for all students, introduce students to various modern medical treatments through interactive lectures and in-class assignments, and help them understand the connections between science and medical treatments. The position involves examining the functioning of medications, introducing students to basic clinical duties (e.g., pre-op patient interview), and demonstrating the use of medical simulation equipment. Additionally, the role includes introducing students to anatomy laboratories, providing basic suture training and CPR training, guiding research projects on modern medical treatments, and coordinating medical/health-related field trips. The instructor will also monitor and address student concerns, evaluate student work, and write evaluations. This position works in close collaboration with the STEP Director, STEP Assistant Director, and STEP Student Advisor, and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be a current 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year medical student.
- A strong foundation of knowledge in biology, human anatomy & physiology, and medical terminology.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Resume and references required.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Responsibilities
- Address the gap in STEM education by providing students with opportunities to enhance skills for success in their academic and future careers.
- Establish innovative ways to create a welcoming place for all students.
- Introduce students to various modern medical treatments.
- Conduct interactive lectures and in-class assignments designed to help students understand the connections between science and medical treatments.
- Examine the functioning of medications.
- Introduce students to basic clinical duties (e.g., pre-op patient interview).
- Introduce students to a variety of medical simulation equipment and communicate proper technique to students.
- Introduce students to anatomy laboratories.
- Provide basic suture training.
- Provide CPR training.
- Guide research projects exploring how various modern medical treatments work (treatment of conditions such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, etc.).
- Coordinate medical/health-related field trips; potential visits to hospital or clinic sites.
- Monitor and address student concerns and inquiries.
- Evaluate student work and write an evaluation of each student after the medical camp ends.
- Works in close collaboration with the STEP Director, STEP Assistant Director, and STEP Student Advisor.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
