Associate Professor

The Meharry Medical College School of Medicine is seeking individuals to fill an educator-track faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level in Professional and Medical Education. In particular, we seek an individual that is focused on the basic medical science courses (e.g., anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacology and pathology).

We are seeking innovative educators with energy and commitment to medical student education. The successful candidates must be interested in curriculum development and integration with the clinical sciences, working collaboratively with like-minded and talented individuals at Meharry Medical College. The candidate for this position will be appointed as Associate Professor in School of Medicine with the Role of Associate Director for Student Academic Success. The School of Medicine is committed to active learning, clinical relevance, and measurement of educational outcomes. The candidate will collaborate with course Instructors and Faculty, of time and effort and meet regularly with course instructors to align supplemental instruction (SI) content with course objectives, learning goals, and upcoming assessments, and provide additional support based on performance and feedback from assessments and exams. Share insights and student feedback with Faculty to improve the overall learning experience and adjust SI strategies accordingly. Provide individualized or small group tutoring to students; monitor and evaluate student progress throughout the semester; create and distribute supplementary learning resources; academic support and mentorship to students; administer pre/post sessions quizzes, surveys, or evaluations to assess student learning and the effectiveness of the SI sessions. The candidate will analyze assessment data and adjust SI strategies to ensure students are mastering course material effectively. Candidate to stay updated on the current trends and best practices in medical education, active learning, and academic support. The candidate will participate in the management and instruction of the Principles & Practice of Medicine (PPM) courses.

Daily Operations

• Generate curricular materials for instructional activities. Practical consideration will be given to applicants experienced in innovative teaching methodologies that incorporate active and student-directed learning (e.g. TBL, flipped classrooms or case-based instruction). Coordinate and integrate instructional activities and curricular materials with other faculty in order to enhance the learning experience for students.
• Establish learning objectives and competency standards for undergraduate medical students.
• Contribute to the process of student assessment, and the development, implementation and evaluation of assessment materials and procedures.
• Develop and implement effective remediation experiences for students performing below established competency standards.
• Use and promote best practices in education. Provide mentoring, training and support for peers in order to improve instruction across the curriculum and encourage the adoption of improved instructional techniques by the faculty.
• Maintain and improve competence in areas of teaching and scholarship through self-directed efforts and participation in faculty development opportunities.
• Advise, and mentor medical students regarding academic and curricular matters.
• Collaborative scholarly work is encouraged and although not required, extramural support is valued.
• Participating in the management and instruction of the Principles & Practice of Medicine (PPM) courses: You will have a major role in the management and instruction of these courses. Focusing on enhancing of students’ experience of this course and enhancing the development of the students’ clinical skills.
• Administrative/Scholarly Activity includes but is not limited to: Perform administrative duties, such as committee service, course directorships and/or college service.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills

• Active participation in local, regional, national, or international professional organizations related to the individual’s discipline
• Previous administrative responsibility within a medical school department or a program of medical education
• Expertise and experience in medical student academic supervision and assessment
• Experience with teaching subjects related to scientific methods, the philosophy of science, clinician-scientist collaboration, and the role of the scientist in medicine and society
• Demonstrated extramural interests outside of bio-medicine or medical education
• Active involvement in community affairs
• Scholarly work within the area of the individual’s discipline demonstrated by publication, presentation, or recognition as an authority.
• Established track record of mentoring
• Ability to demonstrate a potential for scholarly and creative activity that would merit appointment and potential for promotion in an education-based foundational science department.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• PhD in biomedical sciences or related field or MD with clinical experience and teaching expertise in the field.
• Ability to present unequivocal evidence of excellent and effective teaching.
• Candidates must demonstrate experience with, or a commitment to, diversity and inclusion.