"Ast/Asc Professor - Fixed Term"

Position Summary

Reporting to the Asst. Dean of Clinical Experiences, this half-time basic science educator position focuses on educational work in support of medical student learning at our East Lansing Campus.

Job Responsibilities

• 60% Direct Teaching and Related Activities: The basic science educator will engage with students in medium and larger groups (generally 25-100 students in size), teaching content related to biochemistry, genetics, and cell biology. Our curriculum focuses on active learning and is structured to be integrative across the varied basic science disciplines and to include clinical context. Coordination will be required to ensure equivalent content is delivered in both the Grand Rapids and East Lansing campuses. In addition, teaching modalities will include recorded videos or modules for asynchronous use by students, preparation of written answers to student questions on confusing topics, and intermittent individual engagement with students around challenging topic areas.
• 20% Faculty Development: The basic science educator will participate in faculty development with other faculty focused on basic science education in the M.D. program. This includes participating in faculty development led by others and may also including presenting faculty development to basic science or clinician faculty colleagues.
• 20% Curriculum Development and Improvement Efforts: The basic science educator will collaborate with other faculty in the creation or revision of content and materials to support the educational program. This will include use of developed curricular guidance documents and reference materials to organize and create learning objectives, activities, and/or assessments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate

Minimum Requirements

The successful candidate will have a terminal degree including PhD or equivalent in biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, or a related field; teaching experience with multiple educational modalities; experience working with faculty teams; and demonstrated effectiveness working with students at a variety of performance levels.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in curriculum design or interventions to support student success are desirable. Academic department and rank will be determined based upon qualifications and experience.

Required Application Materials

Interested individuals should apply online. Application materials to be uploaded must include: a statement of interest that addresses enthusiasm and readiness for the responsibilities of the position, highlighting specific strengths related to this position; curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information of three references (not to be contacted without the permission of the applicant).

Special Instructions

This position is based in East Lansing with rare travel between campuses.

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Department Statement

The Michigan State University College of Human Medicine's (CHM) mission is to educate exemplary physicians and scholars, discover and disseminate new knowledge, and provide service at home and abroad. Foundational to our work is promoting the dignity of all people, and responding to the needs of the medically underserved.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.