UNIV-Pre-clerkship Medical Educator (Physiology), (Open Rank) College of Medicine

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The Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine offers an exceptional opportunity for a qualified medical educator to participate in the delivery of physiology content within the preclerkship phase of the integrated MD curriculum using multiple innovative pedagogies and mixed methods of assessment. The successful applicant will serve as a core preclerkship faculty member in cross-disciplinary teaching activities and academic coaching of preclerkship students, implement appropriate technologies that support excellent teaching and learning, and serve as a member of relevant curriculum and assessment planning committees that develop and continuous improve the school’s systems-based preclerkship curriculum blocks.

Position Requirements:

• PhD in physiology or related field and at least three years of experience teaching clinically oriented physiology 
• Experience teaching introductory physiology with expertise in endocrinology, gastrointestinal physiology and reproductive physiology in health and disease
• Evidence of participation in development and implementation of curricula
• Demonstration of excellence in teaching in lecture-based, classroom instruction
• Interest in teaching utilizing various pedagogical approaches (e.g., team-based learning) and willingness to contribute to multidisciplinary biomedical instruction in both small group and large group settings
• Experience with formative and summative assessment of medical student performance

Preferred Expertise and Experience:

• Expertise in additional content areas, including anatomy, histology, and neurophysiology, would be highly valued
• Experience and expertise in teaching using various pedagogical approaches (e.g., team-based learning)

This tenure-track position will be salaried, and the person selected for this position is expected to devote 75-100% effort to this role. Support for the remainder of the effort may be determined based on the interests and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the home department.  Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with experience, and the academic department will align with the successful candidate’s background and experience. Factors that will be considered for selection and determination of rank:

• Strong leadership skills and ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, faculty, and students of diverse cultural backgrounds
• Ability to create measurable goals, set timelines and meet deadlines
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and an ability to approach challenges with flexibility, creativity and innovation
• Experience with learning management systems and other educational platforms to support transition to virtual learning when necessary. Proficiency in software (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• A strong record of academic productivity and evidence of continued scholarship/research in areas of medical education

Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter that describes the applicant’s interest in the position, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and the names and contact information for three professional references to:

Anne Bergin, MS

LCME Manager of Accreditation

MUSC College of Medicine Dean’s Office

bergin@musc.edu

Please direct questions about the position to:

Donna Kern, MD
Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education
Assistant Dean for Patient Safety and Simulation

Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine
MUSC College of Medicine

email: kerndh@musc.edu

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.

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