Neuroanatomist, Dept of Medical Education & Scholarship, Open Rank

About the role

The Department of Medical Education and Scholarship at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM) seeks an experienced faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor or above to teach neuroanatomy and neurophysiology content, facilitate in-person small groups of problem-based learning (PBL), provide large group lectures, and facilitate gross anatomy lab as needed. This position will cover faculty duties as assigned in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Physician Assistant program, and the School of Translational Biomedical Engineering and Sciences as their expertise allows.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly PBL sessions for up to two groups, with each group meeting three times per week for 2.5-hour sessions from July to May.
• Complete mid-block (formative) and end-of-block (summative) student evaluations.
• Ensure all evaluations are executed using the specified template to maintain consistency and adherence to established guidelines.
• Contribute to case review, case-writing, case-enhancement, item writing for exams, faculty development, and medical education research.
• Be fully committed to learning how to facilitate problem-based learning, which includes participating in training for PBL and ongoing faculty development programs provided. You are not expected to be an expert in all content of the case.
• Schedule vacations during the students' time off in the winter, spring, and summer.
• Notify the Chair of the Department of Medical Education and Scholarship before taking conferences or vacation to ensure a substitute can be provided for your group.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (PhD, DO, or MD) with expertise in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology with significant gross anatomy lab experience.
• For physician applicants, clinical duties and/or teaching in the simulation center may be required.
• Experience teaching medical students and small group facilitation, specifically PBL experience, is preferred.

Pay

For eligible employees, benefits include comprehensive NJ state health, dental, and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employees, spouse, and dependents attending Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

Benefits

For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benfits/

Contact Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.