Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number 00655
Title Pre-Clerkship Course Director
Position Number PS02192
Job Summary
Pre-clerkship Course Directors will plan and implement the 12 courses that
comprise the first 18 months of the pre-clerkship phase of the CDU, Medical
Degree Program curriculum. In addition to the individual course for which they
are responsible, course directors will participate collectively in COM
curriculum planning activities as the Pre-clerkship Course Directors Group,
which will operate as a subcommittee of the Education Program Curriculum
Committee (EPCC).
Essential Duties
Essential Duties:
Select a co-director who should be clinical faculty if the director is
basic science faculty and a basic science faculty if the director is
clinical faculty.
Organize a team of faculty and staff to produce the course as required by
the EPCC.
Lead the course pre-planning activities, including identification of
appropriate content, and teaching faculty, identifying problem based cases
for small group learning, and linkages with other pre-clerkship and
longitudinal courses.
Review pre-package course content that is on the market for possible
inclusion as course materials and delivery mechanism
Develop and present the course materials to the EPCC for approval,
including overall learning objectives, syllabus and bibliography, course
schedule and session-by-session learning objectives and faculty.
Attend curricular retreats, planning meetings, session administration and
exam meetings, and any other meetings appropriate for course success.
Attend lectures/activities in the unit (approximately 15 hours per week
for the duration of the unit, 4-6 weeks). Provide peer review for
lecturing faculty as needed.
Contribute to, facilitate and approve all quiz and final exam questions.
Actively participate in the post-planning/debriefing/evaluation of the
course sessions, including annual review activities.
Work collaboratively with Associate Dean for Medical Education, Assistant
Dean for Medical Education, Director of Medical Education, Director of
Pre-clerkship Courses and the EPCC to meet the needs of course and the
EPCC. This includes collaborating with the Fundamentals of Medicine and
Organ Systems Course Directors, to plan for clinical cases that align with
the sessions.
Teaching in the unit is not required.
Activities may be assigned to a co-director and other faculty on the
teaching team for the course.
Pre-clerkship Courses:
FM 1 – Anatomy
FM 1 – Medical Physiology
FM 2 – Medical Genetics/Embryology/Histology
FM 3 – Medical Biochemistry/Microbiology
FM 4 – Medical Immunology/Microbiology
FM 5 – Fundamentals of Medical Pharmacology/Pathology
OS 1 – Cardiovascular/Respiratory Systems
OS 2 – Renal/Urologic/GI Systems
OS 3 – Musculoskeletal/Rheumatology/ Skin Systems
OS 4 – Endocrinology/Reproductive Systems
OS 5 – Nervous System/Behavior
OS 6 – Ophthalmic/Otolaryngolic Systems
OS 7 – Blood & Lymphoreticular System
Time Commitment:
Immediate planning and participation (next 5 months) approximately 8
hours/week
Pre-course (12 weeks prior): approximately 8 hours/week
While course is in progress (4-6 weeks): approximately 15 hours/week
Post-course (rest of year): 1-3 hours per week
Required Qualifications
Basic Science course directors: Must have expertise in the course content
area for a basic medical science as needed for one of the 12 courses,
preferably with a earned doctorate (PhD) and experience in pre-clerkship
teaching in an accredited medical school
Clinical Course Directors: Must have expertise in the course content area
for a clinical science as needed for one of the 12 courses, preferably with an
MD and Board Certification and experience in pre-clerkship teaching in an
accredited medical school
Minimum Requirements
Understanding of educational pedagogy as it relates to the clinical
sciences
Experience developing medical school clinical courses
Experience managing professionals in a complex organization
Proven experience in management of multiple initiatives and multiple sites
Experience with LCME and/or other accrediting bodies
Experience working with diverse students or diverse populations
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
A record of teaching excellence, educational leadership, and
organizational talent
Commitment to cultural diversity and equal opportunity
Experience in working with and developing faculty
Special Requirements
COVID -19 Vaccination: As a health professions institution of higher
education, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science seeks to
protect the health and safety of the University community. Accordingly,
CDU will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all University students,
faculty, and staff subject to limited exceptions and exemptions. The
University vaccine requirement has been implemented consistent with
federal and state law related to medical exemptions for students, faculty,
and staff. Requests for disability and religious accommodations from
faculty and staff will be evaluated consistent with the law and University
policies and procedures.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
FLSA
Category Part Time
Grade $18,000 - 30,000 annually
Number of Vacancies 15
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity.
Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color,
religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital
status, disability or covered veteran status.
Fair Chance Statement
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified
applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent
with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.
Open Date 12/07/2021
Close Date
Open Until Filled (overrides close date if active)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Do you have expertise in the course content area for a basic medical and/or clinical science as needed for one of the 12 courses?
Yes
No
Do you have an understanding of educational pedagogy as it relates to the clinical sciences?
Yes
No
Do you have experience developing medical school clinical courses?
Yes
No
Do you have experience managing professionals in a complex organization?
Yes
No
Do you have proven experience in management of multiple initiatives and multiple sites?
Yes
No
Do you have experience with LCME and/or other accrediting bodies?
Yes
No
Do you have experience working with diverse students or diverse populations?
Yes
No
Pre-clerkship Courses: FM 1 – Anatomy FM 1 – Medical Physiology FM 2 – Medical Genetics/Embryology/Histology FM 3 – Medical Biochemistry/Microbiology FM 4 – Medical Immunology/Microbiology FM 5 – Fundamentals of Medical Pharmacology/Pathology OS 1 – Cardiovascular/Respiratory Systems OS 2 – Renal/Urologic/GI Systems OS 3 – Musculoskeletal/Rheumatology/ Skin Systems OS 4 – Endocrinology/Reproductive Systems OS 5 – Nervous System/Behavior OS 6 – Ophthalmic/Otolaryngolic Systems OS 7 – Blood & Lymphoreticular System Which course(s) are you interested in?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Other Document
Professional Certifications or Permits
Letter of Recommendation or Nomination
