Medical Educator - Department of Medical Education

Position Details

Job Title Medical Educator - Department of Medical Education Position Title Medical Educator - Department of Medical Education Position Number Job Category University Faculty Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Location Code DEPT OF MEDICAL EDUCATION (06425A) Department Name Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Medical Education is seeking a Medical Educator to teach biomedical science to the Stritch School of Medicine students in Years 1-2, and to participate in Years 3-4 with other curricular programs that support undergraduate medical education through a variety of other academic responsibilities.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:
• Master’s degree in a biomedical science required; terminal degree in a biomedical science or medical degree is preferred.
• Cadaver dissection experience for Medical Educators assigned to human anatomy-related courses.
• Demonstrated student academic support skills or the clear ability to be developed.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Teaching experience in higher education setting; 3 – 5 years preferable. In lieu of teaching experience, enrollment in the Professional Development Program in Medical Education is a requirement for continued employment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop student curricular materials, lecture and record lectures for asynchronous delivery and integrate a variety of technologies into the curriculum.
• A strong background/experience with the topics of human anatomy (including dissection/prosection)
• Familiarity with medical physiology, biochemistry, pathology, and neurosciences as the candidate will participate and support these courses.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technological and social media skills to support learning (e.g., develop online course curricular material).
• Flexibility to participate in curricular events/activities or student tutoring that may occur later in the day.

Physical Demands Working Conditions Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

The Department of Medical Education is seeking a Medical Educator to teach biomedical science to the Stritch School of Medicine students in Years 1-2 and participate in Years 3-4 with other curricular programs that support undergraduate medical education through a variety of other academic responsibilities.

Required qualifications include:
• Master’s degree in a biomedical science required; terminal degree in a biomedical science or medical degree is preferred.
• Cadaver dissection experience for Medical Educators assigned to human anatomy-related courses.
• Demonstrated student academic support skills or the clear ability to be developed.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Teaching experience in higher education setting; 3 – 5 years preferable. In lieu of teaching experience, enrollment in the Professional Development Program in Medical Education is a requirement for continued employment.
• Demonstrated ability to lecture, develop student curricular materials, and integrate technology into the curriculum.
• Familiarity with the topics of medical physiology, biochemistry, pathology, and neurosciences as the candidate will participate and support these courses.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technological and social media skills to support learning (e.g., develop online course curricular material).
• Flexibility to participate in curricular events/activities or student tutoring that may occur later in the day.

Open Date 05/21/2021 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/16005 Job Number 855030 Organizational Location HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS
Posting Details

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Position End Date Open Until Filled Yes Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Statement

Optional Documents

1. Research Statement
2. Writing Sample
3. Scholarly Publications
4. Teaching Evaluations
5. Other Document
6. Unofficial Transcripts
7. Multi Media
8. Resume

Supplemental Questions

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