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Medical Educator (Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor)

Florida Atlantic University

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Location
Boca Raton, FL
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Florida Medical License Or Qualifications For LicensureBoard CertificationDoctorate

Job overview

Florida Atlantic University is hiring a Medical Educator (Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor). The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University seeks a medical educator to teach basic science courses in the first two years of the MD program, develop curriculum, facilitate problem‑based learning, assess student performance, and engage in scholarly and quality‑improvement activities.

Key focus areas include Create and present lectures and educational sessions aligned with learning objectives, Facilitate small group problem‑based learning and laboratory sessions, and Assist with preparation and administration of exams and assessments.

Successful candidates bring PhD, MD, and Terminal Degree In Related Basic Science Field Or Clinical Discipline. Important skills include Time Management, Adaptability, Communication, Professionalism, Independence, and Dependability. Preferred (not required): Curriculum Development, Educational Technology, Assessment Of Learner Performance, and Quality Improvement.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Time ManagementAdaptabilityCommunicationProfessionalismIndependenceDependabilityCurriculum DevelopmentEducational TechnologyAssessment of Learner PerformanceQuality ImprovementEducational Program EvaluationCreate and Present LecturesCollaborate With Course Directors and FacultyFacilitate Small Group Problem-Based Learning SessionsInstruct Applicable Laboratory SessionsPrepare and Administer ExamsParticipate in Course Grading CommitteesAssist With Course RemediationDirect or Co-Direct Curriculum CoursesTeach in Other Areas of Curriculum Aligned With ExperienceInstruct in COM Graduate ProgramsParticipate in Faculty/Facilitator MeetingsParticipate in Faculty Development SessionsAdvise and Mentor Medical StudentsAdvise and Mentor Graduate StudentsAdvise and Mentor ResidentsActively Engage in Continuous Quality Improvement EffortsServe on College of Medicine and University CommitteesConduct Scholarly Work Related to Medical EducationConduct Scholarly Work Related to Basic ScienceConduct Scholarly Work Related to Clinical DisciplinesManage Multiple DemandsOral CommunicationCurriculum Development Using Innovative ApproachesDirecting a Course or CurriculumScholarship Including Invited LecturesScholarship Including Enduring MaterialsScholarship Including Peer-Reviewed PublicationsScholarship Including Grant-Funded ProjectsLCME AccreditationOther Accreditation Organizations

Qualifications

Terminal Degree in Related Basic Science Field or Clinical DisciplineCredentials That Merit Appointment at Assistant Professor or HigherFlorida Medical License or Qualifications for LicensureBoard Certification3 Years Teaching Basic Sciences at Undergraduate Medical Education Level

Full job description

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Position Summary:

The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University seeks a medical educator to teach primarily in the basic science curriculum during the first two years of the MD program and serve in other potential roles within the College. The basic science courses engage students in active, participatory learning that integrates medical knowledge, clinical skills, habits of self-directed learning, and diagnostic reasoning skills with a small group, problem-based learning (PBL) approach. Student activities include case-based discussions, workshops, lectures, and laboratory work. Our integrated basic science curriculum is structured by organ systems and clinical presentations, ensuring that basic sciences and clinical skills are concurrently taught during the first two years.

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

  • Create and present lectures and other educational sessions that meet established learning objectives and collaborate with course directors and faculty to ensure integration of material across courses.

  • Serve as a facilitator for small group problem-based learning sessions and an instructor for applicable laboratory sessions.

  • Assist with preparation and administration of exams and other assessments as requested.

  • Participate in course grading committees and assist with course remediation as needed.

  • Direct or co-direct one or more designated curriculum courses, threads, programs and/or content areas.

  • Teach in other areas of the curriculum aligned with experience. Examples include classroom and small group teaching in the Year 1 and 2 Foundations of Medicine courses, the Year 3 Synthesis and Transition course and Academic Half-Day sessions, and the Year 4 Transition to Residency course.

  • As opportunities arise, serve as an instructor in COM graduate programs in fields of expertise.

  • Participate in faculty/facilitator meetings and faculty development sessions.

  • Advise and mentor medical students as well as graduate students and residents, as applicable.

  • Actively engage in continuous quality improvement efforts to ensure that the curriculum meets LCME accreditation standards.

  • Serve on College of Medicine and University committees as required or requested.

  • Conduct scholarly work related to medical education, applicable basic science or clinical disciplines, or another area of interest.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Terminal degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent degree) in a related basic science field or clinical discipline, such as Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathology, Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Microbiology, or Molecular Biology and credentials that merit appointment at the rank of assistant professor or higher.

  • Candidates with an MD or equivalent degree may require a Florida medical license or qualifications for licensure and board certification, depending on scope of professional activities.

  • Exceptional time management, the ability to be flexible, adaptable, and manage multiple demands and effectively communicate (oral and written) with a wide range of university stakeholders.

  • Possess a high level of professionalism, independence and dependability.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 3 years of experience teaching basic sciences at the undergraduate medical education level.

  • Experience in curriculum development using innovative approaches to education, including use of educational technology.

  • Expertise in assessment of learner performance.

  • Experience directing a course or curriculum.

  • A track record of scholarship including invited lectures, enduring materials, peer-reviewed publications and/or grant-funded projects.

  • Experience with LCME accreditation or other accreditation organizations.

  • Experience with quality improvement and educational program evaluation.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2026-09-01

Special Instructions to Applicant:

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:

FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full consideration are to provide 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

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