Module Co-Director

Overview

This is a position in the Office of UME that reports directly to the Phase 1 Co-Directors who in turn report to the Assistant Dean of Basic Sciences. The Phase 1 Module Co-Director (Clinician) will collaborate with their Basic Science Module Co-Director counterparts, to develop curriculum, including teaching and assessment, for their designated module within the Phase 1 portion of the M.D. Degree Program. It is expected that the Phase 1 Module Co-Director ("Module Co-Director") will meet regularly with the Phase 1 Co-Directors in addition to regular communication with other Module Directors across the curriculum to ensure vertical and horizontal integration using established communication and reporting pathways.

Responsibilities

Teaching Duties:

• Provide direct instruction as relevant to expertise.
• Facilitate active learning experiences (e.g., self-directed learning, laboratory exercises, patient engagement) within the curriculum module, ensuring that the balance of instructional methods aligns with institutional policy
• Collaborate with the Director of Self-Directed Learning (SDL) and course faculty to develop appropriate SDL cases and activities for the curriculum module.
• Monitor student progress throughout curriculum module.
• Meet with students who require additional help.
• Develop remediation plan for students who fail to meet competency benchmarks.
• Assist Phase 1 Co-Directors with assignment of student evaluations and grades in the Learning
• Management System (LEO) in a timely fashion that is consistent with SOM policies and procedure.

Curriculum Development:

• In collaboration with module's basic science co-director, relevant faculty, and Phase 1 Co- Directors:
• Determine overall goals, objectives, structure, instructional methods, and assessment architecture for curriculum module.
• In collaboration with other faculty content experts:
• Develop SMART learning objectives for all teaching sessions included in curriculum module.
• Develop student assessments that are of high quality and align with learning objectives.

Incorporate relevant longitudinal theme content in curriculum module:

• Map the module curriculum using tools provided by the Office of UME.
• In collaboration with Module Co-Director:
• Develop and maintain an up-to-date course syllabus and course materials that are accurate and
  facilitate student learning.
• Review all teaching material for curriculum module, ensuring adherence to best practices and design
  standards.
• Oversee faculty recruitment and development for curriculum module including (a) outlining faculty
  needs (e.g., expertise, time commitment); (b) assisting with the identification and recruitment of
  clinical teaching faculty; (c) onboarding teaching faculty to the overall module objectives, student
  assessment, the learning environment, LEO, and best practices in teaching.
• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
• Participate in the educational CQI process for the curriculum module, including the development of
  short- and long-term action plans for program improvement for relevant curriculum committees.
• Committee Service
• Active participation in SOM curriculum subcommittees related to curriculum phase as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education requirement: Terminal degree (M.D., D.O., Ph.D.) with experience and demonstrated interest in UME; board certification/eligibility or active MOC status in related foundational science or clinical discipline.

License and certification: Advanced training in health professions education preferred

Technical/computer skills: Computer literacy in PC and Mac-based software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Office Suite, College's learning management system (LEO).

Prior experience: Demonstrated leadership. Experience developing, implementing, and planning complex medical education programs and curricula. Evidence of excellence in teaching in an UME and/or other medical education setting. Experience in faculty development, educational research, and academic scholarship preferred.

Other Skills and Attributes: Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships internally and externally with colleagues, stakeholders, faculty, and staff. Excellent leadership skills, planning and organization skills requiring time management in a deadline-driven and goal-oriented environment. Ability to exercise sound judgment routinely and independently in making decisions.
Ability to engage and motivate a group of diverse team members.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to role model and work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and support staff.
Ability to help maintain a positive work environment built on trust and camaraderie among team members.
Ability to give, accept, and act on constructive feedback.
Demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional actions and performance, including discretion and confidentiality that upholds the Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act.