Assistant Professor of Medicine or Associate Professor of Medicine, Foundational Sciences Educator

The Opportunity

The University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine (COM) is seeking a dedicated and experienced medical educator to join our team in the Department of Medical Education. This is a non-tenure earning junior faculty position at the assistant or associate professor of medicine rank. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Foundational Biomedical Sciences. The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team of fellow faculty to develop and deliver a competency-based, integrated curriculum. Ideally, candidates will have experience in curricular design and active learning modalities (e.g. case-based and team-based learning). The incumbent will be expected to engage in educational scholarship and will have service responsibilities to the department, college, and university.

The Department of Medical Education consists of a diverse array of faculty with experience in Foundational, Clinical and Librarian Sciences. The mission of the department is to develop, enhance, and evaluate integrated educational programs for students involved in the basic science and clinical curriculum at the College of Medicine. Medical Education Department - College of Medicine Continuing Medical Education funds are also provided by the department to fund professional growth as well as relocation costs, subject to budgetary approval.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. or equivalent from an accredited institution in the foundational biomedical sciences. ABD's will be considered, but all the degree requirements much be completed by the time of appointment.

The candidate's scholarly background and experience must be commensurate with the faculty rank for which the application is submitted.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching biochemistry, cell biology, and/or molecular pharmacology to medical students at an LCME-accredited medical school.

Demonstrated experience in implementing high-quality foundational sciences curricula, including incorporating digital and emerging technology and competency-based assessments.

Evidence of exceptional communication and collaborative skills.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/.In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to Maria Meier-Molina at Maria.Windyga@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

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Job Close Date:

Open until Filled

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

• Retirement savings options.

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

• Education assistance.

• Flexible work environment.

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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