A Health Sciences Professor teaches foundational health science ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the health science curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
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Primary Purpose:
Medical educators may teach in one or more discipline-based courses (anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, pathology, physiology) in the Health Professions Division (Allopathic Medicine, Biomedical Sciences Program, Dental, Health Sciences, Nursing, Optometry, Osteopathic Medicine, and Pharmacy). Additionally may teach in interdisciplinary blocks, facilitate problem based learning and/or team based learning groups.
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Subject to Grant Funding?
Essential Job Functions:
1. Facilitate students meeting course objectives by providing appropriate learning experiences. 2. Evaluate student performance in meeting objectives. 3. Maintain communication with course director and/or Chair, Department of Medical Educator. 4. Enter final grades for students as required. 5. Attend all required NSU and facility training and orientation programs. 6. Maintain professional relationships with faculty, staff, clinical facilities, and students.
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Master's Degree Major (if required:
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Previous experience teaching in the health professions. Is this a safety sensitive position? Background Screening Required?
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Sensitivity Disclaimer:
Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
