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Job Summary The Department of Pharmacology & Physiology of the Drexel University College of Medicine (DUCOM) is recruiting a full-time Physiology educator for our Philadelphia campus. This full-time, tenure-track, 12-month position will serve as the Physiology Thread Leader (equivalent to a Course Director at other institutions) and will participate in multiple M1 courses. DUCOM's integrated Foundations and Frontiers curriculum prepares medical students to provide humanistic care to a diverse population as an integral member of a healthcare team. The 18-month Foundations phase includes multidisciplinary, integrated basic and clinical science courses that utilize a combination of technology-enhanced instructional formats to deliver course content as well as in-class team-centered instructional activities that extend and apply knowledge to clinical problems. Successful applicants must have a terminal degree in Physiology or a related discipline, preferably with multidisciplinary experience. The successful applicant will work as part of a team of educators from basic and clinical science disciplines as part of an innovative and integrated medical education curriculum that includes teaching opportunities in high-fidelity simulations, small group, and large group settings, as well as facilitating in our small group Case-Based Learning course. Additionally, the successful candidate is expected to actively engage in professional development, provide service to the Institution, and engage in scholarly activity in medical education. With over 1,200 medical students, Drexel University College of Medicine has the largest enrollment of any private medical school in the nation and receives over 13,000 applications yearly. We have two campuses: the Philadelphia campus, with 260 students in each class year, and our Tower Health/West Reading campus, with 40 students per class year. Preclinical education in Philadelphia takes place at the new state-of-the-art Health Sciences Education building in the University City section of Philadelphia. DUCOM carries forward its tradition as a college of opportunity, embracing an environment of diversity and inclusion. Our innovative curriculum spans both campuses and involves Drexel faculty who work together across the campuses and disciplines to deliver educational excellence. The position can be filled at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor commensurate with the applicant's experience and accomplishments in medical education. The successful applicant will report to the Chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology. Essential Functions ACADEMIC Coordinating the teaching activities in the program. Regular evaluation of the curriculum to ensure that it is current and meets the requirements of accrediting organizations. Periodic review of course content to ensure that it is current and of high quality. Recommendation and review of new courses to address educational opportunities or needs of the program. Actively participate in teaching activities. Serve as course director or co-director for key courses. Serve as a mentor to students and provide individual guidance with regard to course selection, academic progress, professional development and career advice. Actively participate in the coordination and evaluation of student research projects. Develop educational initiatives that will strengthen the curriculum and expand the program. When appropriate, provide educational support for other programs in the graduate school. ADMINISTRATIVE Coordinate the activities of the faculty who participate in the program. Identify potential external faculty who can fill critical needs in the program and ensure that there are qualified faculty available to teach essential courses. Support and facilitate the relationships that the program h s established with various institutions that provide research opportunities for students in the program, including teaching graduate students in the Department's MS/PhD programs. Required Qualifications Minimum of a PhD or Doctorate Health science-related field. Minimum of 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience. Preferred Qualifications Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills Knowledge of professional development Experience in decision-making in complex environments Understanding of curriculum development process Ability to set and clearly articulate an academic vision Record of integrity, ethical behavior, and uncompromising treatment of others with respect, fairness, and compassion Respect for and appreciation of diversity in culture, ethnicity, gender, and perspectives Ability to build consensus among relevant and diverse constituencies and stakeholders Experience with online education is preferred Graduate or undergraduate teaching experience is preferred Physical Requirements Typically sitting at a desk/table. Typically standing, walking. Location Center City - Philadelphia, PA Additional Information This is a full-time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The salary offered is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or Part-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet. Special Instructions to the Applicant Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application. A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified. Advertised: Jun 13 2024  Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: Sep 13 2024  Eastern Daylight Time Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend

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