Foundational Clinical Skills Educator - Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor (UPDATED)

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Position Summary:

The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine seeks an innovative, dynamic and collaborative faculty member to serve as a Foundational Clinical Skills Educator in the undergraduate medical education (UME) curriculum. This 1.0 FTE position supports a 12-month, non-tenured Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor who will contribute to the holistic mission of the College of Medicine as an educational leader, participate in research and scholarship, and provide service to the College and the community. In addition, opportunities to provide clinical services may exist depending on qualifications and expertise.

The Foundational Clinical Skills Educator will work with a team of faculty who teach throughout the pre-clerkship curriculum with a primary focus in the Foundations of Medicine (FOM) courses. The FOM courses provide students with an understanding of the fundamental principles necessary to become a competent, compassionate and professional physician. This series of four courses engages students with active, participatory learning and early clinical experience.

Essential duties for this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:  

• Teaching activities in all components of the Foundations of Medicine courses, including classroom, small group, and practical application sessions focused on development of clinical skills and an understanding of factors that impact patient care.

• Direct or co-direct one or more designated curriculum courses, threads, programs and/or content areas aligned with expertise. This includes creation and/or enhancement of curriculum content, recruitment and development of teaching faculty, and engagement in continuous quality improvement to ensure that the curriculum meets learning objectives.

• Assist the Director of the Community Preceptorship Program with recruitment, assignment, evaluation and development of faculty as needed.

• Assess clinical skills of medical students, including scoring student performance during Objective Structured Clinical Examinations in Years 1, 2, and 3.

• Teach in other courses and areas of the curriculum aligned with experience.  Examples include classroom and small group teaching in the preclinical basic science courses, the third-year Synthesis and Transition course and Academic Half-Day sessions, and the Year 4 Transition to Residency course. 

• Serve as a clinical preceptor for students as applicable.

• Complete student evaluations and associated documentation in a timely manner as applicable to all teaching activities.

• Participate in course grading committees as assigned

• Engage in medical student mentorship activities.

• Participate and engage in faculty development sessions as applicable to teaching activities and attend faculty meetings.

• Serve on College of Medicine and University committees.

• Conduct scholarly work related to medical education, clinical practice or other areas of expertise.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a doctoral degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited institution and be board eligible or board certified in their clinical specialty.
• Applicants must currently hold or be eligible for a Florida medical license and possess credentials that merit appointment at the rank of assistant professor or higher.
• Significant teaching experience with medical students and demonstrated teaching excellence are preferred.
• Significant experience in curriculum development and expertise in assessment of learner performance is preferred.
• A track record of scholarship including invited lectures, enduring materials, peer-reviewed publications and/or grant funded projects is preferred.
• Strong ethical and professional conduct is required.
• The ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and learners from varied backgrounds is required.
• The ability to manage multiple demands and collaborate effectively with individuals in the university and health care community is required.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

College of Medicine

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2026-03-31

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:
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The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: a cover letter and curriculum vitae.

Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711