Medical Education Learning Specialist

Dept Number/Name: 0-6147-000 / Dept of Medical Education

College Division: USFHealth-College of Medicine

Salary Plan: Faculty

Job Code/Title: Open Rank - Medical Education Learning Specialist

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Up to $100,000

Position Number: 100019221

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

The Department of Medical Education (DME) in the Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM) is headed by Dr. Bryan Bognar, Chair & Vice Dean for Educational Affairs. Dr. Bognar is responsible for the oversight of the Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) program and Graduate programs curriculum, all MCOM student services (Student Affairs, Admissions, the Experiential Learning Center), the School of Physical Therapy, the Athletic Training Education Program, and the Physician Assistant program. The Chair/Vice Dean also works collaboratively with Graduate Medical Education (GME), Continuing Professional Development, and the Deans for the College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing, and College of Public Health to advance the education mission across the MCOM and USF Health. DME (including the MCOM student services) currently consists of 17 faculty members and ~ 50 administrators/staff members. The primary clients for DME are the medical students, DPT students, PA students, the doctoral, post-doc / master’s students, and the faculty/staff educators for the medical and graduate program curriculum.  The department interacts with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and healthcare providers across USF Health, USF, and other institutions.                    
 

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Learning Specialist to join our Academic Support Center (ASC) team at the Morsani College of Medicine, Department of Medical Education. In this role, the selected candidate will play a vital part in supporting medical students in their academic journey by providing individualized and group consultations, developing and delivering workshops, and collaborating with faculty and staff to identify and address student learning needs. The successful candidate will also assist with the development and operations of the college of medicine programs that support student learning and assessment. 

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the education of future physicians.                   
 

•    Provide individualized academic coaching and support to medical students on a variety of topics, including study skills, time management, test-taking strategies, learning styles, and academic goal setting.
•    Develop and deliver engaging workshops and presentations on effective learning techniques, academic success strategies, and other relevant topics for medical students.
•    Assess student learning needs through individual consultations and data analysis to develop tailored support plans.                   
•    Assist with the collection and analysis of data to evaluate the effectiveness of Academic Support Center programs.
•    Stay current with best practices and research in learning theory, academic support, and medical education.
•    Disseminate (present or publish) research related to the Medical Education Learning Specialist role and/or areas of interest.                   
•    Serve on the College of Medicine committees and support institutional goals and objectives.
•    Contribute to the development of new resources and programs to enhance student learning and academic success.
•    Coordinate and plan events that support student success.
•    Maintain accurate and confidential student records.
•    Make referrals and/or provide warm handoffs to other departments when necessary.                   
•    Participate in team meetings and professional development activities
•    Support MCOM by assisting with departmental events and activities
•    Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the Academic Support Center.                   
 

MINIMUM:  A master’s degree in education, learning sciences, educational psychology, academic advising, counseling, or a related field is required. Candidates must have experience providing academic support services to college or graduate-level students, ideally within health sciences or medical education. Strong knowledge of learning theories, study skills, and effective pedagogical practices is essential. The role requires excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Proficiency with technology and learning management systems, strong organizational and time management skills, and a commitment to student success through a student-centered approach are also n