Faculty (Rank TBD) - Medical Education/Director, Global Health and Graduate Program/Director, NSU Ocean Health Initiative (NOHI) - 991421

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Primary Purpose:

Teaches in one or more discipline-based courses (anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, pathology, physiology) in the Health Professions Division (Allopathic Medicine, Dental, Health Sciences, Nursing, Optometry, Osteopathic Medicine, and Pharmacy). Additionally, teaches in interdisciplinary blocks (fundamentals, hematology, neurological sciences/musculoskeletal, cardiovascular/pulmonary/renal, gastrointestinal/nutrition, endocrine/reproductive, psychiatry/behavior/prevention over the lifecycle) and facilitates problem based learning and team based learning groups.

The Program Director for the Master of Science in Global Health is responsible for the development, implementation, oversight, and evaluation of the Master of Science in Global Health program within the Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD). This role includes academic leadership in curriculum design, teaching, faculty collaboration, and student mentorship. The position also involves establishing and maintaining global partnerships to support educational, research, and experiential learning initiatives. The faculty member contributes to the strategic goals of the college through scholarship, service, and the advancement of interprofessional and international education initiatives. This individual serves as a key liaison between the program and internal departments, as well as external partners, to ensure alignment with institutional standards and global health competencies. Teaches graduate and undergraduate medical education courses within the Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD).

The Director of NSU Ocean Health Initiative (NOHI) is responsible for the university-wide program advancing human health through ocean and environmental sustainability. This is a strategic appointment focused on research leadership, program development, and cross-sector collaboration to position NSU as a national model for integrated ocean and health sciences. This role will facilitate building NOHI’s identity and impact by uniting NSU’s strengths across medicine, marine science, public health, environmental studies, biotechnology, and sustainability to drive innovation at the intersection of planetary and human health.

 

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range:  Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

Teaching Job Functions:
1. Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course/block content, course/block materials, and methods of instruction.
2. Prepares course/block materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, test questions, and handouts.
3. Prepares materials for laboratory activities and course/block materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
4. Compiles bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
5. Initiates, facilitates, and moderates PBL and TBL discussions.
6. Assists students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.
7. Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
8. Evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papers.
9. Compiles, administers, and grades examinations, or assigns this work to others.
10. Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
11. Advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
12. Assesses medical student needs using a variety of methods.
13. Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
14. Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
15. Participates in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
16. Participates in campus and community events, such as giving presentations to the public.
17. Conducts research in a particular field of knowledge and publishes findings in professional journa