Western Atlantic University School of Medicine Looking for Clinical Faculty, Department of Medical Education Full Time

Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM) currently invites applications for a Clinical Faculty
member, specifically in the area of Family or Internal Medicine. Come join us at our newly constructed
pre-clerkship campus in Freeport, Grand Bahama! Enjoy a warm, collegial campus environment and an island lifestyle with potentially tax-free
living!

WAUSM provides an exciting opportunity for individuals that wish to join an energetic team of medical educators that are
committed to building a fresh, new, dynamic, and innovative medical education program. Our students will study medicine in a highly
integrated, systems-based, hybrid curriculum that incorporates active learning strategies into large and small group settings. With a
powerful focus on active, case-based learning; robust simulation; and early exposure to clinical patients, WAUSM students have an integrated
learning experience with individualized
support that will prepare them to excel in the clerkship portion of their studies, and beyond. We seek outstanding, team-oriented teachers who will share our
excitement in building this dynamic and innovative educational program. The pre-clerkship foundational sciences program is built around a
5-semester (15 weeks per term) model of instruction with basic science concepts and competencies related to patient centered care integrated
and woven throughout. The current campus includes multi-functional academic learning spaces, student study, tutoring and leisure
space, faculty offices and collaboration areas, simulation bays and clinical exam rooms and outdoor spaces.

WAUSM
operates on three terms per year with a new class of students matriculating each term Therefore, teaching duties and administrative
responsibilities continue throughout the year. A focus on teaching, student learning and support is paramount, and we look to individuals
who can provide excellence in these areas. Positions are located in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island.

Duties and
Responsibilities:

• Actively teach, advise, mentor, and evaluate students in a manner that exemplifies
  excellence and care.
• Prepare teaching materials including presentations, pre-reading assignments, practice questions, quizzes,
  workbooks or other as required. 
• Facilitate small group learning including clinical skills, simulation, standardized patient
  interactions and other learning experiences.
• Assist in the creation and review of formative and summative assessments to evaluate
  student progress and performance. Grade clinical examinations and proctor written examinations as required.
• Revise teaching
  materials and techniques to stay current and innovative, aligning with the continuous improvement of the curriculum.
• Assist
  leadership in ensuring that the curriculum is integrated, clinically relevant, delivered in a logical manner and that content is at a depth
  and breadth suitable for learners who will enter clinical practice.
• Ensure that all teaching materials, communications, posts,
  assessment materials and any other materials delivered to students are updated, current and polished.
• Support students through the
  Center for Academic Success and collaborate in their initiatives as required.
• Preceptorship of students in local clinics as
  required.
• Participate in and support standing committees, task forces, academic and operational plans and initiatives as appointed
  / elected and/or determined by the Assistant Dean and Chair.
• Participate as a unit or course director as necessary.
• Other
  duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean and Chair or Dean.

Education, Experience and
Attributes:

• Earned MD, MBBS, DO degree or other equivalent medical qualification from an accredited
  institution of higher education.
• Residency trained, current medical license or eligbility to be licensed and in good standing, and
  Board Eligible/Board Certified.
• Significant medical practice experience within a specialty
• Academic appointment within an
  accredited U.S. medical school and/or experience teaching medical students or residents preferred
• Experience with NBME / USMLE
  environments preferred.
• Experience in medical education required, with demonstrated teaching experience and skill in presenting to
  students and colleagues.
• Familiarity with simulation technology: Laerdal, Harvey, Vimedix Ultrasound, preferred.
• Evidence
  of committee work and participation in other initiatives.
• Experience with curriculum development and continuous improvement
  desired.
• Experience with assessment programs and the ability to lead successful programmatic changes based upon assessment results
  and adult student learning.
• Solid technological skills and experience with virtual learning platforms (Canvas), computer-assisted
  delivery of didactic and active learning content, video-conferencing and other academic / computing platforms (Panopto, Zoom, WebEx,
  Microsoft suite and Teams, etc.).
• Possibility and opportunities for direct patient care as applicable.
• Ability and desire
  to work with others in a collegial and collaborative atmosphere.
• Strong communication skills in English. Ability to communicate
  effectively and respectfully with faculty, staff, and students.
• Exhibit flexibility, adaptability and be open to and embrace
  creative, innovative, “break the mold” ideas of others.
• Comfortable living a Caribbean, island lifestyle and embracing that
  experience.