Faculty Educator

New York Medical College (NYMC or "College") seeks an enthusiastic, team-oriented, Faculty Educator in the Basic Sciences (FEBS) to join our community of educators in continuing to build and support our dynamic and innovative educational programs in the School of Medicine (SOM) and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBMS). In joining our team of health professions educators comprised of SOM faculty from basic- and clinical science disciplines, the FEBS will have the opportunity to teach broadly across several disciplines including Biochemistry, Molecular & Cell Biology, Physiology and Genetics, based on expertise. The College's medical and graduate student body is engaged in the studies of basic and clinical sciences in a variety of highly integrated, systems-based, hybrid curricula that incorporates active learning strategies into large and small group settings.  Collaboration across scientific disciplines will also support the FEBS in delivering basic sciences content as relates to, and integrates with, endocrine, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, dermatologic and rheumatologic systems. The FEBS is motivated by and strives for excellence in medical and health professions education, innovation and scholarship, professionalism and respect for all, and ultimately the improvement of the patients and populations. that our learners and College community serve.

• Develops and delivers Biochemistry curricula, in collaboration with faculty members in other disciplines, and across a range of College sponsored degree programs, as assigned
• Employs multiple teaching methods including case-based instruction, large- and small-group discussion, lecture, laboratory, demonstration, simulation, and team-based learning, as appropriate
• Serve as a small group facilitator in Phase 1 of the SOM curriculum
• Provides formative and summative assessment of student performance, including the writing of multiple choice questions
• Provides individual support, feedback, and advice to students, including career counseling as appropriate
• Participate in student remediation, as appropriate
• Participate in the ongoing continuous quality improvement efforts of the curriculum
• Works closely with the course and curriculum committees, fellow faculty, and key administrators to accomplish the goals and objectives of the degree program curriculum
• Engages in scholarship and institutional service
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism, and acts in accordance with NYMC policies and procedures
• Supports an effective and positive learning environment for students, colleagues, and peers that also upholds the institution's values of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
• Engages in professional development, including best practices in pedagogy, scholarly work and research, teaching and learning
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Department Chair and/or Deans

Education requirement:

• Ph.D., M.D., D.O., D.V.M., Ed.D., PharmD, or equivalent degree.
• Health professions educational experience and/or postdoctoral training preferred.
• Committed to team-based learning pedagogies and ability to facilitate multidisciplinary student learning.
• Track record of research and commitment to scholarly work.

 Technical/computer skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• NYMC learning management systems
• Facile with virtual teaching/learning platforms
• Familiarity with AI modalities in support of education and curricular innovation; willingness to develop.

Prior experience & Skills:

• Training or experience in development and delivery of an integrated medical, graduate, and/or health professions curricula and curriculum management software systems.
• Experience with innovative teaching methods such as interactive large and small group formats, laboratory-based instruction, team-based learning, case-based learning, problem-based learning, etc.
• Demonstrated commitment to health professions education, educational research or other scholarly endeavors.
• Emerging or established regional or national reputation with eligibility for a faculty appointment in the SOM.

Physical demands: Instructional environment; ability to work at a computer station for periods of time.

Environmental demands: Teaching and office-based setting

Internal Contacts: Faculty, staff, student, administrators NYMC SOM, GSBMS, SHSP

External Contacts: External accrediting agencies (AAMC, LCME, Middle States), Discipline-based professional and education societies