Medical Student Advisor and Learning Community Facilitator (Med Clinical Prof-Med Series)

Medical Student Advisor and Learning Community Facilitator (Med Clinical Prof-Med Series)

Medical Student Advisor and Learning Community Facilitator (Med Clinical Prof-Med Series)

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The City University of New York (CUNY) School of Medicine (SoM) is the only medical school in the CUNY system. Our innovative curriculum allows students to complete both their undergraduate Bachelor of Science (BS) and Doctor of Medicine (MD) degrees in seven years. CUNY SoM graduated its first MD class in 2020. In addition, the CUNY SoM offers a two-year Physician Assistant (PA) program to prepare health professionals licensed to practice medicine with physician supervision. Our mission is 1) to provide access to medical education to talented youth from historically underrepresented in backgrounds in medicine and to develop health professionals committed to practicing in under-served communities and 2) to perform innovative research in community health and biomedicine.

CSOM is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Medical Student Advisor and Learning Community Facilitator in a non-tenure-track position under the contractual title of Medical Clinical Professor–Med Series. Individuals appointed to the Medical Clinical Professor–Med Series are experienced practitioners and educators in their respective fields. The Medical Student Advisor and Learning Community Facilitator will guide and support medical students throughout their education, including career planning, clinical rotations, board examinations (such as the USMLE), and residency matching. The successful candidate will also review students’ academic performance and work closely with faculty, course directors, and the Student Affairs Department to support student success and prepare students to become ethical medical practitioners and scientists.

Reporting directly to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, the Medical Student Advisor and Learning Community Facilitator will be responsible for but not limited to:

Advising medical students on career choice & residency planning and facilitate individual or group educational sessions to students about Careers in Medicine.

Develop and conduct informational seminars and workshops (such as using the AAMC Careers in Medicine Program) for students to support academic, professional and personal growth including career opportunities and residency choice.

Conduct learning assessments and implement evidence-based strategies to help students improve performance, including preparation for NBME assessments and USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 exams.

Provide structured academic performance intervention strategies; including early identification, proactive outreach, and support contributions to individualized remediation plans for students at academic risk.

Meet regularly with students in one-on-one advising sessions regarding, academic challenges, medical careers, residency choice, fourth year planning and preparing for life after medical school.

In conjunction with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, will meet individually with students and prepare the MSPE for students entering the Residency Match Program during year 7.

Serve on various college, medical school and university committees to give input relevant to the role of Medical Student Advisor.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean of Student Affairs or designee.*This position will require some evening and weekend hours.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM:

• MD, PhD or EdD and 2-5 years of experience in teaching and advising medical students and/or residents from a wide range of cultures, and academic backgrounds.

• Experience in teach advising groups in the medical school portion years 4-7 of the 7-year BS/MD continuum.

• Demonstrated commitment to building and promoting equitable, diverse and inclusive academic environments and must be willing to contribute to the CSOM’s diversity and inclusion goals.

• Commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural and structural competence in a learning environment.

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and people skills as well as excellent presentation skills - diversity

• Knowledge of and ability to utilize advising practices and principles that inclusively and equitably serve a diverse student population in a variety of settings.

• Experience teaching in large and small group settings

• Must have demonstrated satisfactory qualities of personality and character, a record of achievements in his/her profession or field of expertise, and a willingness to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds for the good of the institution.

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of learning strategies, inclusive pedagogy, and experience coaching at risk students.

• Knowledge of medical school and residency requirements regarding curriculum requirement, personal attributes and professional experiences (research, leadership, etc.).

• Familiarity with MSPE letters and the ERAS match process for residency.

• Familiarity with the LCME accreditation process.

• Experience in managing a range of student affair issues.

• Experience in supporting student academic success, particularly for members of underrepresented groups.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.