Clinical ATL - Teaching Assistant

About the role

The Clinical Academy of Teaching & Learning (cATL) at Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) is seeking a Teaching Assistant (TA) to support students preparing for the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK exams. This role is remote and open to recent RUSM graduates eligible to work in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the instruction of essential skills for OSCE/standardized patient formative and summative exercises in the RUSM Step 1 preparatory courses.
• Academic support will consist of at least one-hour weekly tutoring sessions to support Academic Advisor’s recommended study strategy, content review, and test taking skills, as well as monitor the progress and improvement of students toward their Step exam goal.
• Serve as mentors to a cohort of students, by maintaining close communication with each student and providing guidance in all aspects of their performance.
• Engage in weekly step 1 progress support outreach calls as the need arises.
• Participate in faculty development courses and activities, such as, the faculty senate.
• Attend training sessions to become competent in tutoring and assessment skills.
• Work independently and collaboratively with a team by developing and cultivating relationships and networks to achieve results.
• Create student academic resources with the senior faculty to enhance the student experience, such as, presentations, videos, and electronic resources.
• Act as a point of contact for students via phone/email – give problem solving assistance to student questions.
• Completes other duties as assigned by the Director.

Requirements/Skills

• Teaching and/or tutoring experience in a healthcare related field
• Mentoring or advising experience in academic setting
• Prior work experience in a team environment and healthcare setting (e.g. paramedic, scribe, simulation tech)
• Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office (specifically, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Experience with prioritizing while under pressure in an independent work environment
• Strong academic performance in the RUSM curriculum and USMLE licensing exams preferred

Qualifications

• Must be a recent graduate of Ross University School of Medicine
• Must have an M.D. degree and completed all clinical rotations
• Must have graduated within twelve months prior to the start date
• Must have first attempt passing scores on USMLE examination attempts (Step 1 and Step 2 CK); preferred high performance on both Step 1 and Step 2 CK examinations
• Satisfactory (or better) grades in all activities undertaken as RUSM student, including performance on NBME qualifying exams
• Strong teaching/tutoring skills and experience; or evidence of potential
• Must work well on a team and show flexibility
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Desire for self-improvement and openness to feedback for improvement

Pay

$48,000 annually

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity

Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation