Supplemental Instruction Leader II

Charles R. Drew University•Los Angeles, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of South Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts uprising. CDU was founded to address inadequate medical care in the region and to provide equitable medical education opportunities for underrepresented students. CDU is strongly invested in the local and regional community. The university leads multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in a variety of South Los Angeles neighborhoods. Provide Supplemental Instruction to enhance students’ academic success in the College of Medicine. The Supplemental Instruction Leader II will assist students with regularly scheduled, out-of-class review sessions for all students enrolled in a targeted course. SI will provide informal seminars in which students review notes, discuss readings, develop organizational tools, and prepare for examinations. Students learn how to integrate course content with reasoning and study skills.

Requirements

Successful completion of the pre-clinical curriculum at a US or International medical school (proof of completion in the form of unofficial transcripts are required prior to hiring)
Successful passing of the USMLE Step 1 exam (proof of passing is required prior to hiring)
Be able to work flexible hours 10-20 hours per week, including weekly student sessions and office hours for the entire academic year.
Prior experience with tutoring or teaching medical students.
Prior experience with tutoring or teaching students in higher education settings.
Prior experience with tutoring/teaching in health sciences programs.
Be able to understand the importance and application of effective study skills and strategies.
Possess good organizational and time management skills. (SI Leaders are responsible for submitting attendance sheets, lesson plans, and time sheets in a timely manner.)
Effective communication skills.
Prior enrollment in the selected foundations of medicine and organ systems courses or the medical school equivalent is highly
Capacity to work with students with diverse backgrounds.
Commitment to work the time promised.
Be able to attend a paid mandatory training prior to working with students.
Teaching and/or tutoring experience strongly desired
Understanding different learning styles and tactics for teaching and developing student comprehension.
The ideal candidate would have familiarity with all levels of courses, but would be working specifically within one of the curricular sequences: FM, OS, Step Prep or Clerkships

Responsibilities

Ascertain course requirements by meeting with the course director(s) and course coordinator(s) prior to the start of each course and maintain contact throughout each course with the course directors and/or course coordinators.
Maintain regular contact throughout the term with the Senior Director of Learning Skills in the College of Medicine regarding student progress and concerns
Be familiar with campus resources available to students and able to offer applicable resources to students when needed to ensure student success.
Plan SI sessions using a wide variety of interactive learning strategies (without re-teaching, lecturing, or completing students’ assignments for them).
Conduct SI sessions with students and ensure timely arrivals (sessions will be held both virtually and in person).
Prepare handouts, informal quizzes, and other learning aids for SI sessions.
Administrative responsibilities include but not limited to collecting attendance data survey for every session and turning it in weekly
Report on all critical issues the Academic Success Manager immediately.
Allot up to 3 hours per week for meeting with course directors and/or coordinators (minimum 1 meeting/check-in per week)
Allot a total of 3 hours weekly preparation for SI instruction
Allot a minimum of 3 hours weekly for SI instruction, including holding review sessions and assisting with USMLE Step 1 prep sessions
Allot 3 minimum hours weekly for office hours with students
Attend and participate in SI Leader group meetings in order to report and discuss any issues, concerns, and study strategies with Academic Success Manager and other SI Leaders.
Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
Follow all university procedures and policies.
Ensure commitment to the students’ success.
Performs other duties as assigned.