Open Rank Faculty in Medical Education program- part-time

Position Purpose 

The part-time hourly faculty provides the opportunity to teach in different areas of the MD program depending on availability and needs. The two main areas of teaching include Clinical Skills and small group learning.

Essential Functions

• Teach in clinical skills to medical students which includes providing constructive feedback on their performance. 
• Assess students during clinical examinations (OSCE).
• Prepare for sessions. Session plans and the resources are sent by the Course Director in advance.
• Advise, mentor, and provide academic support to students.
• Participate in faculty development related to the Clinical Teaching Faculty program and other relevant curricular components. 
• Facilitate weekly small-group meetings on clinical case-based discussions and/or sessions on public/population health, professionalism, and ethics. 
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Required Qualifications  

• MD or DO degree. 
• Clinical experience
• Familiarity with regional standards of care 
• Evidence of successful collaboration and interdisciplinary work in a medical education environment.
• Eligibility for appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor in the interdisciplinary Department of Medical Education.

Skills and Abilities 

• Skill in effectively using a computer and applications such as Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Skill in analyzing information to define and follow up on problems or objectives. Can identify solutions and independently act toward solving problems.
• Skill in working independently and completing assignments according to defined goals and objectives.
• Expertise in writing, speaking, presenting, and listening; display a collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and deliver assignments under the pressure of deadlines and with frequent interruptions and competing priorities. 
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly and multitask with excellent organizational skills. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to interact professionally with diplomacy, patience, and courtesy with diverse individuals; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships while providing exceptional customer service.
• Ability to supervise, advise, training and assess peers and students, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling assignments. 
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and information with discretion.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Specialty board certification and eligibility for a California medical license. 
• Clinical experience. 
• Experience in higher education, medical education, or university environment, policies and procedures as well as current trends in higher education. 
• Experience with LCME accreditation process and requirements. 
• Familiarity of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99).  This law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

Other Requirements 

Items Used 

Standard office equipment including computer, printer/copy machine, and telephone.

Physical Requirements 

• Sit: Constantly
• Stand: Constantly
• Walk: Frequently
• Bend: Occasionally
• Squat: N/A
• Climb: N/A
• Crawl: N/A

 Mental Requirements 

• Read/Comprehend: Constantly
• Write: Constantly
• Perform Calculations: Frequently
• Communicate Orally: Constantly
• Reason and Analyze: Constantly

 Environmental Requirements 

• Is exposed to excessive noise: No
• Is around moving machinery: No
• Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity: No
• Drives motorized equipment: No
• Works in confined quarters: No
• Dust: No
• Fumes: No

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required to employees assigned to this job. 

Proof of full vaccination and one booster of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) is a condition of employment or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection.)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Description Preparation Date: December 20, 2024