Adjunct Faculty - Case-Based Collaborative Learning

Job Duties Outlined: 

• Before a session, the facilitator should review all materials pertinent to the case. This includes any readings or other pre-work that the students will receive in addition to a guide created especially for the facilitator which covers key points and learning objectives for the session. 

• Guide the discussion andpromote self-directed learning and intellectual inquiry during small groups.  

• Empower students to work through the case themselves by creating a teaching environment that succeeds in achieving input from all students in the small group sessions.  

• Facilitators should intervene if students are clearly off track, rushing to conclusions too quickly, or if there is not equal participation among team members, etc. 

• Demonstrate professionalism in communication skills, ethical behavior, and respect with students and colleagues. The facilitator does not lecture, but is still responsible for ensuring key learning objectives are achieved.  

• Provide brief written assessment for each student after the CBCL session. 

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Required Qualifications:

Education:MD, DO, EdD, PsyD, D. Sc, Sc.D, or PhD degree  

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position.  The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community. 

Work Experience: 

• Experience teaching  

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Experience: 

• Experience working in or teaching in a biomedical-related field such as microbiology, anatomy, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, or immunology.

• Experience facilitating small group teaching sessions 

 Required Documents: 

• Resume/CV 

• Cover Letter