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Instructor - Medical Scholarship for Academic Affairs/Rowan-Virtua SOM

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Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Stratford, New Jersey
Categories: Faculty - School of Osteopathic Medicine

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Job Description

Job Title:                   Instructor, Medical Scholarship

Department:             Office of Academic Affairs /Curriculum

Facility:                     School of Osteopathic Medicine 

Reports to:                Medical Scholarship Director 

SUMMARY:

The Medical Scholarship Instructor is responsible for supporting the Medical Scholarship Director in enhancing student outcomes in the longitudinal, medical scholarship curriculum. This four-year longitudinal curriculum is dedicated to the fundamentals of research in medicine, evidence-based practice, biostatistics, and quality improvement.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teaches core Medical Scholarship content as qualified by candidate’s background 
  • Grades Medical Scholarship assignments including written and oral assignments 
  • In collaboration with the Medical Scholarship Director, supports student research endeavors through IRB applications, statistical analyses, and publications/grants.
  • Assists in exam development
  • Serves as a facilitator for small group sessions
  • Supports faculty by coordinating webex lectures or in-person medical scholarship course lectures as directed 
  • In collaboration with Medical Scholarship Director, creates and maintains course schedules 
  • Supports curricular inventory through exam tagging in Examsoft and lecture tagging in One45  
  • Undertakes special tasks and projects as assigned by the Medical Scholarship Director or Associate Dean for Curriculum. 
  • Understands and adheres to the school’s compliance standards as they appear in Rowan-Virtua SOM’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:  

The ideal candidate must have a demonstrated track record of published scholarly works in indexed, peer-reviewed journals, as well as oral presentation skills, organizational skills and leadership skills. In addition, the candidate will have proficient knowledge of current issues and trends in healthcare, clinical, and community health research. The ability to work well with a varied constituency (students, faculty, chairs, staff) is critical. The candidate will have a demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain positive relationships and will boast a record of respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one’s own.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL:

  • Doctorate degree (PhD/DO/MD) with 1 year of experience or master’s degree in biological/biomedical sciences, medicine, public health, or a related field with 2 years of experience in research or higher education
  • Published, peer-reviewed articles in indexed journals
  • Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Proficiency in at least one of 
    • IRB applications 
    • Writing Grant Applications 
    • Statistical analyses
  • Willingness to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment within the department/organization.

PREFERRED:

  • Experience working in medical education/as part of a team.
  • Experience with diverse populations
  • Administrative/leadership experience
  • Proficiency with Canvas, Echo360, and One45

Salary is competitive and is accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package.

Our clinical campus is located in Southern New Jersey, which is within the Philadelphia metropolitan area approximately eight miles from Center City Philadelphia, one hour from the Jersey Shore, an hour and a half from NYC, and two hours from Washington, DC.

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Experience with diverse populations.  Record of respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one’s own. Ability to recognize and manage one’s behaviors and communication to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment within the department/organization.

NOTE: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US.  The university will not sponsor an applicant's work visa for this position.

NOTE: This is a non-tenured position.

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About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

Now celebrating its Centennial, Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality and affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Non-Discrimation at Rowan University

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

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If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the Department of Public Safety Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or 4506.

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