Assistant Professor - Medical Education & Scholarship

Expectations:

• The faculty member will be based at either the Stratford, NJ or Sewell, NJ campus, with some travel between campuses as needed.  

• Facilitate weekly PBL small group sessions and/or large group lectures as needed. Be available to answer students’ questions in content areas of expertise. 

• Complete mid-block (formative) and end-of-block (summative) student evaluations. Ensure all evaluations are executed using the specified template to maintain consistency and adherence to established guidelines. 

• Contribute to case review, case-writing, case-enhancement, item writing for exams, faculty development, and medical education research. 

• Faculty should be fully committed to learning how to facilitate problem-based learning, which includes participating in training for PBL and ongoing faculty development programs provided. You are not expected to be an expert in all content of the case. 

• Ensure support for student learning through collaboration with the Center for Student Success (CSS) and/or Office of Faculty Development 

• Know curriculum policies and procedures related to pre-clerkship delivery.  

• Participate in academic committees as assigned.  

• Whenever possible, vacations should be scheduled during the students’ time off in the winter, spring, and summer. When you have conferences or vacation, prior notification will be required so that a substitute can be provided for your group. 

• Other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department of Medical Education and Scholarship.  

Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (PhD, DO, or MD) with expertise in physiology and/or biochemistry. For physician applicants, clinical duties and/or teaching in the simulation center may be required.   

• At least 3 years experience teaching medical students and small group facilitation, specifically PBL experience, is preferred.