Physiology Educator

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
? Work with an interdisciplinary team of basic science educators
and clinical faculty to develop and implement basic science content
in an innovative and integrated medical education curriculum
? Prepare and develop online educational resources in conjunction
with other basic science educators
? Participate in and design different types of active learning
sessions including team-based learning and simulations
? Identify, track and support students in academic difficulty
within the course/thread
? Facilitate case-based learning
? Participate in mentoring and advising activities for medical
students
? Contribute to the Department?s missions, including teaching
graduate students in the Department?s MS/PhD programs

Required Qualifications
? Minimum of a PhD or Doctorate Physiology or a related
discipline
? Minimum of two year's experience teaching in a graduate or
medical education setting with evidence of effective teaching
within multiple organ systems

Preferred Qualifications
? Demonstrated success in working well with faculty,
administrators, and students in an educational environment
? Preference will be given to those who demonstrate
multidisciplinary basic science expertise

Physical Requirements
? Typically sitting at a desk/table.
? Typically standing, walking.

Location
? University 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:Dec 11 2024 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close:Jun 27 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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