About the role
Job Description: Reporting to the Chair for Biomedical Sciences, this role will provide curricular development and support, specifically in the Medical Education Track.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and maintain educational materials
Organize and streamline the process of creating a class session
Author or assemble clinical cases and board-style questions
Demonstrate professionalism as defined by the KansasCOM declaration of faculty professionalism and responsibility
Foster a positive culture amongst students, faculty and KHSU-KansasCOM staff
Assist in accreditation, assessment, and quality improvement to include document creation, data collection and management, and education of faculty as assigned
Serve as requested in academic leadership roles
Serve as a student advisor and mentor, as assigned
Participate in interviewing prospective students
Assist in student testing, re-testing, and remediation as necessary
Perform other related duties, as assigned
QUALIFICATION(S): A terminal degree (PhD, DSc, DO, MD, etc.) in a basic science field from an accredited institution of higher education with appropriate experience for an Assistant Professor (or higher)
A track record of academic experience in biomedical sciences education
Preference that the applicant be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship, however, the College will consider immigration sponsorship for highly qualified candidates
Maintain appropriate licensure for practice in health care and be in good standing with all regulatory and licensing boards and agencies, as applicable
Be detailed oriented and have excellent interpersonal skills
Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products and the desire and ability to learn software for course management and third-party learning resources.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional training or experience in educational theory and/or evaluation
A record of success as a medical educator
Experience using innovative teaching methods, which might include team-based learning, “flipped classroom”, problem-based learning, distance learning, interactive large group presentation, audience response systems and curriculum delivery systems
Experience with curricular and instructional design
Record of scholarly activity
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Ability to work both individually and collaboratively within a dynamic, inter-disciplinary environment
Leadership abilities in influencing and shaping performance
Self-directed synthesis of multiple information sources
Strong, effective, and diplomatic oral communication skills
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Kansas Health Science University offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. Some of our key benefits include: generous paid time-off, medical and dental coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, professional development, and regular employee appreciation events.
Kansas Health Science University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.