Reporting to the Phase 1 Co-Directors in the Office of UME, the Clinical Module Co-Director will be responsible for the development of the curriculum, structure, and assessment of the clinical component of the curriculum module during Phase 1 of the M.D. Degree Program, and oversight of its teaching faculty. It is expected that the Clinical Module Co-Director will meet regularly with appointed Phase 1 Co-Directors. In addition, the Clinical Module Co- Director should regularly communicate using established pathways with other curriculum module directors across the M.D. Degree Program to ensure vertical and horizontal curriculum integration.

1. In collaboration with modules basic science co-director, relevant faculty, and phase 1 co- directors:
   1. Determine overall goals, objectives, structure, instructional methods, and assessment architecture for curriculum module. With faculty content experts:
      1. Develop SMART learning objectives for all teaching sessions included in curriculum module.
      2. Develop student assessments that are of high quality and align with learning objectives.
   2. In consultation with phase directors and directors of longitudinal curriculum themes, incorporate relevant longitudinal theme content in curriculum module .
   3. Mapping the module curriculum using tools provided by the Office of UME.
   4. Facilitate active learning experiences (e.g., self-directed learning, laboratory exercises, patient engagement) within the curriculum module, ensuring balance of instructional methods aligns with institutional policy.
      1. Collaborate with the Director of Self-Directed Learning (SDL) and course faculty to develop appropriate SDL cases and activities for curriculum module.
2. In collaboration with the module co-director:
   1. Develop and maintain an up-to-date course syllabus and course materials that are accurate and facilitate student learning.
   2. Review all teaching material for curriculum module, ensuring adherence to best practices and design standards.
   3. Oversee faculty recruitment and development for curriculum module including:
      1. Outlining faculty needs (e.g., expertise, time commitment).
      2. Assisting with the identification and recruitment of clinical teaching faculty.
      3. Onboarding teaching faculty to the overall module objectives, student assessment, the learning environment, the learning management system, and best practices in teaching.
      4. Observing teaching sessions within the module and provide feedback to faculty.
3. Assist co-director with assignment of student evaluations/grades in the Learning Management System in a timely fashion that is consistent with SOM policies and procedures.
4. Monitor student progress throughout curriculum module.
   1. Meet with students who require additional help.
   2. Develop remediation plan for students who fail to meet competency benchmarks.
5. Provide direct instruction as relevant to expertise.
6. With the Assistant Dean for Assessment, Evaluation and Accreditation, Phase 1 Co-Directors, and Module Co-Directors, participate in the educational continuous quality improvement process for the curriculum module, including the development of short- and long-term action plans for program improvement for relevant curriculum committees.
7. Identify and advocate for teaching and other resource needs to support the curriculum.
8. Committee service: active participation in SOM curriculum subcommittees committees related to curriculum phase.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Education requirement:

• Terminal degree (M.D., D.O., Ph.D.) with experience and demonstrated interest in undergraduate medical education; board-certification/eligibility and/or active MOC status in related foundational science/ clinical discipline.

Licenses or certifications:

• Advanced training in health professions education preferred.

Technical/computer skills:

• Computer literacy in PC and Mac-based software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Office Suite, Colleges learning management system.

Prior experience:

• Demonstrated leadership
• Experience developing, implementing, and planning complex medical education programs and curricula
• Evidence of excellence in teaching in an undergraduate medical education and/or other medical education setting
• Experience in faculty development, educational research, and academic scholarship preferred

Other skills/ requirements:

• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships internally and externally with colleagues, stakeholders, faculty, and staff
• Excellent leadership skills, planning and organization skills requiring time management in a deadlinedriven and goal-oriented environment
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects concurrently from inception to completion
• Ability to exercise sound judgment routinely and independently in making decisions
• Understand organizational and change management and its processes with track record of working collaboratively to plan and organize successful initiatives
• Ability to engage and motivate a group of diverse team members
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to role model and work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and support staff
• Ability to oversee and maintain an effective team of task-oriented employees who are able to work both autonomously on projects and as a team
• Ability to help maintain a positive work environment built on trust and camaraderie among team members
• Courage and maturity to make difficult decisions when required
• Ability to give, accept, and act on constructive feedback
• Demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional actions and performance, including discretion and confidentiality that upholds the Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Physical and Environmental Demands

Physical: General Office environment; general instructional settingEnvironmental: None