Clinical Asst Professor - WWAMI Medical Education Program

University of Wyoming
90,000 - 120,000
remote work
United States, Wyoming, Laramie
Nov 13, 2024
Clinical Asst Professor - WWAMI Medical Education Program The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. JOB TITLE: Clinical Assistant Professor (WWAMI Medical Education Clinical Medicine Instructor JOB PURPOSE: The Wyoming WWAMI Medical Education program invites applications for a non-tenure track, Clinical Assistant Professor position, preferably beginning in fall term of 2024 to co-lead (with another 60% FTE faculty member) our Foundations of Clinical Medicine (FCM) course for first-year and second-year medical students and coordinate accompanying activities. Successful course delivery will require coordination, organization, and facilitation of clinical medicine instruction as part of a collaborative team. This is a year-round, 60% FTE (24-hours/week), benefitted position. The WWAMI Medical Education program is Wyoming's Medical School. The University of Wyoming participates in the WWAMI Medical Education program, which is comprised of six regional campuses in the Mountain West affiliated with the University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM) in Seattle, WA. In addition to the main campus in Seattle, the UWSOM has affiliated sites in Washington (Spokane), Wyoming (Laramie), Alaska (Anchorage), Montana (Bozeman), and Idaho (Moscow). These affiliated sites make up the WWAMI region of UWSOM. Our Laramie campus is directly responsible for instructing our Wyoming cohort in the basic sciences foundation and foundations of clinical medicine components of the medical education curriculum, which makes up most of the first two years of medical school. The selected candidate will join a team in Laramie dedicated to high-quality medical education, in coordination with UWSOM. It is expected that the selected candidate will also gain affiliate faculty status with UWSOM. UWSOM Foundations of Clinical Medicine course description: Introduction to continuity of care by working with practicing physicians and coinciding with instruction in communication skills, interviewing techniques, physical examinations, documentation, and clinical reasoning. Includes hospital-based patient encounters with an introduction to the development of the physician role.' Do note that at the Wyoming WWAMI site that we have a Hospitalist Lead who organizes hospital-based patient encounters. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Shared with Co-lead Schedule Foundations of Clinical Medicine (FCM) session facilitators, instruct or attend FCM sessions, ensure session learning objective coverage, monitor and grade student FCM assignments Attend meetings and collaborate with other UWSOM FCM leaders and co-develop course content, as needed Organize and coordinate student preceptor assignments for the FCM Primary Care Practicum Work with other units in the University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences to schedule use of shared clinical instruction space Coordinate specialty skills workshops (e.g. suturing, intubation, point of care ultrasound, etc.) that are beyond the FCM course but consistent with other specialty workshops offered throughout the WWAMI region Coordinate hospital clinical instruction at Ivinson Memorial Hospital with our Wyoming WWAMI Hospitalist Lead Ensure proper credentialing of students per Ivinson Memorial Hospital, Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, and UWSOM standards is completed prior to clinical instruction in these spaces Other duties as assigned SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS: Activities may include, but not limited to: Organize physician faculty development as it pertains to WWAMI teaching Serve on UWSOM committees and College of Health Sciences committees Offer career advising and mentorship to medical students Participation in professional organizations Participation in inter-professional education events within the College of Health Sciences Attend and contribute to Wyoming WWAMI curriculum meetings COMPETENCIES: Technical/professional knowledge Attention to detail Teamwork and collaboration Leadership Adaptability and flexibility Formal presentation skills Conflict management Confidentiality REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Earned medical degree (MD/DO) with completed medical residency and board certification or board eligibility Demonstrated interest in teaching DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Instructional experience in a medical education curriculum Current or past patient care responsibilities with a description of state licensure status Demonstrated excellence in teaching, ideally with experience in active learning and the use of instructional technology Experience with collegiality and collaboration in an inter-professional environment Skills and experience to foster and maintain a safe learning and work environment that is welcoming to all learners and colleagues Instructional experience with clinical skills including physical exam, oral case presentation, ultrasound and other medical imaging, professional identify formation, or other topics relevant to our FCM course Strong written, oral, listening, and interpersonal communication skills REQUIRED MATERIALS: Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: 1) a cover letter outlining interest and qualifications, 2) curriculum vita, 3) contact information for three work-related references. This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by August 25, 2024 will receive full consideration; however, we will continue to accept and review applications on a rolling-basis until the position is filled. Individuals with questions are encouraged to contact search committee chair Dr. John Willford by email (willford@uwyo.edu) or telephone (307-766-4249). HIRING STATEMENT: UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu. ABOUT LARAMIE: The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university. Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/ Job Identification: 242047 Apply Before: Job Schedule: Full Time Locations: 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US Posted Salary Range: 90,000 - 120,000 Schedule (Hours Per Week): 24 Travel: Yes, 5%YesYes To apply, visit https://eeik.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/242047/?lastSelectedFacet=TITLES&selectedTitlesFacet=Part-Time+Worker%253BFaculty%252FAcademic%253BClassified+Staff%253BAdministrative%252FExecutive Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-f6a03de1d43f7b41a5766b91792bce2c