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SOM - Teaching Fellow, Basic Sciences

St. George’s University invites applicants for a full-time Teaching Fellow position in the School of Medicine.

Job Description

The Basic Sciences component of the MD program at St. George’s University is 2-year systems-based spiral curriculum. The first year comprises a complete sequence of systems modules that integrate Human Anatomy, Histology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, and Neuro and Behavioral Sciences. The second-year revisits all of the systems, with emphasis on the clinical integration of Pathology, Microbiology and Pharmacology for each of the systems. Physical examination and communication skills are taught throughout the 2-year program.

Objective:

The Teaching Fellow’s main duties involve providing clinical correlation to the Basic Sciences. In this context, Teaching Fellows will be responsible for facilitating student group academic activities, on clinical skills, developing clinical vignettes and modelling and assessing professional behaviors linked to the objectives of the basic science courses. In addition, Teaching Fellows will contribute to the Interactive Team Instruction delivery method, which is a more intensive small group delivery method that augments the delivery of Basic Sciences and clinical content to our students in facilitated small group activities.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitation of small groups and practical sessions for medical students.

• Contribution to written and practical student assessments.

• Development of USMLE Step-style assessment items.

• Participation in content and teaching training sessions through attendance at live sessions and participation in self-directed study of provided materials.

• Availability during Small Group sessions, training sessions, or in the Clinical Instructor offices of the department during working hours.

• Service to the University.

• Any other related duties assigned by the Chair.

  Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Confidence and interpersonal skills to operate effectively.

• Demonstrate commitment to the education of future health-care professionals.

• All candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

  Hours:

  Expected to work for 40 working hours a week and be available during the core operation time of the department with flexibility to be available according to the student timetable.

  Salary:

  Successful applicants will be offered a competitive salary.

  Qualifications:

• A Medical Degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine or a St. George’s University School of Medicine student who will earn their degree and graduate within the next two months.

• Candidates should have demonstrated high academic performance at medical school.

• All candidates should have taken or have the intention to complete board exams such as USMLE STEP/PLAB, MRCS, MRCP or equivalent and be working towards procurement of a residency position.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This is a full time position in the Caribbean island of Grenada.

• To ensure full consideration, complete application materials including CV, Cover Letter and names and email address of three references must be submitted.

• Please ensure that your name and surname which is used to complete your profile on your application form, is the same as it appears on your passport. Also, please include your primary email address when filling out the form for your profile.

• Salary is competitive and paid in US dollars.

• Review of applicants will be ongoing until the position is filled.

• For further information about this position or the application process, please contact facultyrecruitment@sgu.edu.

St. George's University (SGU) is a leading center of international medical education, drawing students and faculty from 140 countries to the island of Grenada, in the West Indies. SGU has helped change lives through its more than 21,000 alumni, which include physicians, veterinarians, scientists, and public health and business professionals across the world.

We Are

· Student Centric: We approach every task with a focus on supporting our students to achieve their lifelong learning goals in a safe, vibrant and welcoming environment.

· A Global Community: We are one team with an international outlook welcoming the strength in our diversity and the value each of us brings to what we do.

· Accountable: We take responsibility for our actions by being responsive, resourceful and respectful in delivering on our commitments with integrity and the highest ethical standards.

· Collaborative: We support and empower one another through open communications, cooperation, sharing knowledge and taking time to always listen and show we care.

· Committed to Excellence: We take pride in our ongoing pursuit for continuous improvement through creativity, rigor and best practices to produce meaningful outcomes.

SGU is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. SGU is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment, employment-related decisions, or in business dealings on the basis of race, color, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. SGU strives to provide an environment free of discrimination to our employees, customers, vendors and other third-party partners.