"Asst/Assoc/Prof of Clinical FCM, Clinical Director SMS-3724"

Job Description

Serve as Clinical Director for the Lincoln Scholars Program Rural Medical Education Track: Coordinate clinical rotations and activities within the curriculum. Advise and mentor students of the LSP. Participate in scholarly activities and provide service to the profession and University.

TEACHING 55%

• Coordinate supervised clinical experiences for students of the LSP.
• Advise students of the LSP and support their professional development.
• Assist with clinical curriculum planning, development, and implementation, and assist with the evaluation of students.
• Coordinate didactic components of clinical courses and offer resource sessions in areas of expertise.

SERVICE 15%

• Participate in committee activities at Program, School, and University levels.
• Attend faculty/staff meetings, professional development activities, and retreats.
• Serve on LSP Committees as assigned.
• Assist with accreditation activities and assist in the development of program policies as requested.

ADMINISTRATION 25%

• Oversee the LSP clinical sites and facilitate student onboarding for clinical rotations.
• Collaborate closely with other schools and colleges within Southern Illinois University system. Act as liaison for the LSP to hospital systems and outpatient clinical locations and recruit new clinical sites and preceptors.
• Assist the Director in ensuring Program compliance with University and School standards and accreditation requirements.

RESEARCH 5%

• Contribute to the identification and implementation of appropriate research projects and publications.
• Offer support to other faculty conducting research projects.
• Conduct research in areas of particular interest and present findings to the learning community via publications/presentations.
• Attendance/presentation at state, regional and/or national professional meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine / Doctor of Osteopathy Degree
• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations

Desirable Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in an active clinical practice
• Clinical experience in a rural setting
• Post-secondary teaching experience

About the Institution

SIU School of Medicine was established in 1970 with a mission to educate physicians for central and southern Illinois. We are a medical school with four areas of excellence: medical education, patient care, research and community service. SIU School of Medicine provides education to undergraduate medical students, medical and surgical residents, fellows, and physician assistant students. Our clinical practice, SIU Medicine, includes a team of more than 250 health care professionals including university physicians and faculty members who are collectively dedicated to providing excellent medical care, advancement of care through research, and training the next generation of physicians. As the premier provider of health care services, SIU Medicine offers both primary care and specialized treatment services including preventative and diagnostic. SIU works in partnership with hospitals and clinics throughout central and southern Illinois to meet the health care needs of our communities.