Careers @ WAUSM

WAUSM provides an exciting opportunity for individuals that wish to join an energetic team of medical educators that are committed to building a fresh, new, dynamic, and innovative medical education program. Our students will study medicine in a highly integrated, systems-based, hybrid curriculum that incorporates active learning strategies into large and small group settings. With a powerful focus on active, case-based learning; robust simulation; and early exposure to clinical patients, WAUSM students can expect an integrated learning experience with individualized support that will prepare them to excel in the clerkship portion of their studies, and beyond. We seek outstanding, team-oriented teachers who will share our excitement in building this dynamic and innovative educational program. The pre-clerkship foundational sciences program will be built around a 5-semester (15 weeks per semester) model of instruction with basic science concepts and competencies related to patient centered care integrated and woven throughout. Phase I of campus construction is currently underway to include multi-functional academic learning spaces, student study, tutoring and leisure space, faculty offices and collaboration areas, simulation and clinical exam rooms and outdoor spaces.

WAUSM will operate on three semesters per year with a new class of students matriculating each semester. Therefore, teaching duties and administrative responsibilities continue throughout the year. A focus on teaching, student learning and support is paramount, and we look to individuals who can provide excellence in these areas. Positions are located in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively teach, advise, mentor, and evaluate students in a manner that exemplifies excellence and care.
• Prepare teaching materials including presentations, pre-reading assignments, practice questions, quizzes, workbooks or other as required.
• Facilitate small group learning including clinical skills, simulation, standardized patient interactions and other learning experiences.
• Assist in the creation and review of formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress and performance. Grade clinical examinations and proctor written examinations as required.
• Revise teaching materials and techniques to stay current and innovative, aligning with the continuous improvement of the curriculum.
• Assist leadership in ensuring that the curriculum is integrated, clinically relevant, delivered in a logical manner and that content is at a depth and breadth suitable for learners who will enter clinical practice.
• Ensure that all teaching materials, communications, posts, assessment materials and any other materials delivered to students are updated, current and polished.
• Support students through the Center for Academic Success and collaborate in their initiatives as required.
• Preceptorship of students in local clinics as required.
• Participate in and support standing committees, task forces, academic and operational plans and initiatives as appointed / elected and/or determined by the Assistant Dean and Chair.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean and Chair or Dean.

Education, Experience and Attributes:

• Earned MD, MBBS, DO degree or other equivalent medical qualification from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Current medical licensure, residency trained and Board Eligible/Board Certified.
• Significant medical practice experience within a specialty
• Academic appointment within an accredited U.S. medical school and/or experience teaching medical students or residents preferred
• Experience with NBME / USMLE environments preferred.
• Experience in medical education required, with demonstrated teaching experience and skill in presenting to students and colleagues.
• Familiarity with simulation technology: Laerdal, Harvey, Vimedix Ultrasound, preferred.
• Evidence of committee work and participation in other initiatives.
• Experience with curriculum development and continuous improvement desired.
• Experience with assessment programs and the ability to lead successful programmatic changes based upon assessment results and adult student learning.
• Solid technological skills and experience with virtual learning platforms (Canvas), computer-assisted delivery of didactic and active learning content, video-conferencing and other academic / computing platforms (Panopto, Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft suite and Teams, etc.).
• Possibility and opportunities for direct patient care as applicable.
• Ability and desire to work with others in a collegial and collaborative atmosphere.
• Strong communication skills in English. Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with faculty, staff, and students.
• Exhibit flexibility, adaptability and be open to and embrace creative, innovative, “break the mold” ideas of others.
• Comfortable living a Caribbean, island lifestyle and embracing that experience.

Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM) is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support applicants from all backgrounds to join our team. We strive to build a community that represents the students we serve and exhibits a variety of skills, cultures, perspectives, and experiences. Employment is a decision based upon qualifications, merit, and the needs of the University.

WAUSM provides an exciting opportunity for individuals that wish to join an energetic team of medical educators that are committed to building a fresh, new, dynamic, and innovative medical education program. Our students will study medicine in a highly integrated, systems-based, hybrid curriculum that incorporates active learning strategies into large and small group settings. With a powerful focus on active, case-based learning; robust simulation; and early exposure to clinical patients, WAUSM students can expect an integrated learning experience with individualized support that will prepare them to excel in the Clerkship portion of their studies, and beyond. We seek outstanding, team-oriented teachers who will share our excitement in building this dynamic and innovative educational program. The pre-clerkship foundational sciences program is built around a 5-semester (15 weeks per semester) model of instruction with basic science concepts and competencies related to patient centered care integrated and woven throughout. The current WAUSM campus includes multi-functional academic learning spaces, student study, tutoring and leisure spaces, faculty offices and collaboration areas, simulation and clinical exam rooms and outdoor spaces.

WAUSM will operate on three semesters per year with a new class of students matriculating each semester. Therefore, teaching duties and administrative responsibilities continue throughout the year. A focus on teaching, student learning and support is paramount, and we look to individuals who can provide excellence in these areas. The position is located in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Actively teach, advise, mentor, and evaluate students in a manner that exemplifies excellence and care.
• Prepare teaching materials including cases, presentations, pre-reading assignments, practice questions, quizzes, workbooks or other as required.
• Facilitate small and large group active learning sessions.
• Assist in the creation and review of formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress and performance. Proctor examinations as required.
• Revise teaching materials and techniques to stay current and innovative, aligning with the continuous improvement of the curriculum.
• Assist leadership in ensuring that the curriculum is integrated, clinically relevant, delivered in a logical manner and that content is at a depth and breadth suitable for learners who will enter clinical practice.
• Ensure that all teaching materials, communications, posts, assessment materials and any other materials delivered to students are updated, current and polished.
• Support students through active participation in the Center for Academic Success and collaborate with the Department of Medical Education and the Center for Academic Success in their initiatives as required.
• Participate in and support standing committees, task forces, academic and operational plans and initiatives as appointed / elected and/or determined by the Assistant Dean and Chair.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean and Chair or Dean.

Education, Experience and Attributes:

• Earned doctoral degree (PhD, MD or MD/PhD, or equivalent degree) from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with a team to teach and refine curriculum.
• Commitment to team-based learning with a broad base of knowledge and the ability to facilitate multidisciplinary student learning.
• Evidence of excellence in medical education preferred, with demonstrated teaching/facilitating experience and skill in presenting to students and colleagues.
• Evidence of committee work and participation in other initiatives.
• Experience with curriculum development and continuous improvement.
• Experience with assessment programs and the ability to lead successful programmatic changes based upon assessment results and adult student learning.
• Solid technological skills and experience with virtual learning platforms (Canvas), computer-assisted delivery of didactic and active learning content, video-conferencing and other academic / computing platforms (Zoom, Microsoft suite and Teams, etc.).
• Ability and desire to work with others in a collegial and collaborative atmosphere.
• Excellent communication skills in English. Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with faculty, staff, and students.
• Exhibit flexibility, adaptability and be open to and embrace creative, innovative, “break the mold” ideas of others.
• Comfortable living a Caribbean, island lifestyle and embracing that experience.

Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM) is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support applicants from all backgrounds to join our team. We strive to build a community that represents the students we serve and exhibits a variety of skills, cultures, perspectives, and experiences. Employment is a decision based upon qualifications, merit, and the needs of the University.

The New Student Coordinator will work with newly accepted students at WAUSM, acting as a resource and providing students with important transition information, ranging from academic program questions to travel recommendations. The New Student Coordinator will also run tours of the preclerkship campus for prospective students and help with logistics for these campus visits.

This is a remote position reporting directly to the Assistant Dean, Clerkship Student Affairs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains frequent contact with applicants before, during and after completing the application process, continuing relationships through the life of the student
• Ensure all information is accurately collected within the Slate customer relationship management system (CRM)
  • Tracking conversations across all communication platforms
  • Advises and collects required student documentation
  • Confirms that all documents are accurately uploaded and coded within the CRM
  • Actively participates in offering suggestions for CRM enhancements and possible efficiencies for the admissions process
  • Creates/updates all student reports and dashboards for incoming students
• Develop expertise in student transition, including but not limited to:
  • Travel recommendations to academic program locations
  • Academic programs questions such as sample daily schedules, faculty, and student support
  • Information on pre-enrollment needs/timelines around components such as: deposit payment, registration, and technology
  • Assist with planning of orientation needs; participating in orientation program as needed
  • Advise on all immigration needs for entry to Freeport, Grand Bahama
  • Connect students with WAUSM’s housing department
• Act as a resource for students to ensure seamless transition to WAUSM
• Gains expertise of preclerkship campus and hosts prospective students and others for tours
  • Assists in running prospective student trips to Freeport
• Attains thorough knowledge of application requirements including:
  • Materials needed to move applications forward in the admissions process
  • Pre-requisite courses and any potential acceptable substitutions
    • Ability to utilize licensed software platform to calculate overall, science, and undergraduate/graduate grade point averages
  • Various test requirements and results
• Maintains professional and positive attitude in communications with prospective students, staff and other constituencies
• Provides support at WAUSM events as needed
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft systems
• Availability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate student, parent and departmental needs
• Affable personality and ability to connect and cultivate positive relationships
• Experience in event planning and/or guiding tours
• Experience with CRM preferred
• Experience in higher education preferred
• Experience photographing and videoing events preferred

Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM) is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and support applicants from all backgrounds to join our team. We strive to build a community that represents the students we serve and exhibits a variety of skills, cultures, perspectives and experiences. Employment is a decision based upon qualifications, merit and the needs of the University.

WAUSM provides an exciting opportunity for individuals that wish to join an energetic team of medical educators that are committed to building a fresh, new, dynamic, and innovative medical education program. Our students will study medicine in a highly integrated, systems-based, hybrid curriculum that incorporates active learning strategies into large and small group settings. With a powerful focus on active, case-based learning; robust simulation; and early exposure to clinical patients, WAUSM students can expect an integrated learning experience with individualized support that will prepare them to excel in the Clerkship portion of their studies, and beyond. We seek outstanding, team-oriented teachers who will share our excitement in building this dynamic and innovative educational program. The pre-clerkship foundational sciences program is built around a 5-semester (15 weeks per semester) model of instruction with basic science concepts and competencies related to patient centered care integrated and woven throughout. Phase I of the campus includes multi-functional academic learning spaces, student study, tutoring and leisure spaces, faculty offices and collaboration areas, simulation and clinical exam rooms and outdoor spaces.

WAUSM operates on three semesters per year with a new class of students matriculating each semester. Therefore, teaching duties and administrative responsibilities continue throughout the year. A focus on teaching, student learning and support is paramount, and we look to individuals who can provide excellence in these areas. Positions are located in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Actively teach, advise, mentor, and evaluate students in a manner that exemplifies excellence and care.
• Prepare teaching materials including cases, presentations, pre-reading assignments, practice questions, quizzes, workbooks or other as required.
• Facilitate small and large group active learning sessions.
• Assist in the creation and review of formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress and performance. Proctor written examinations as required.
• Revise teaching materials and techniques to stay current and innovative, aligning with the continuous improvement of the curriculum.
• Assist leadership in ensuring that the curriculum is integrated, clinically relevant, delivered in a logical manner and that content is at a depth and breadth suitable for learners who will enter clinical practice.
• Ensure that all teaching materials, communications, posts, assessment materials and any other materials delivered to students are updated, current and polished.
• Support students through active participation in the Center for Academic Success and support the Center’s­­­ initiatives as required.
• Participate in and support standing committees, task forces, academic and operational plans and initiatives as appointed / elected and/or determined by the Assistant Dean and Chair.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean and Chair or Dean.

Education, Experience and Attributes:

• Earned doctoral degree (PhD, MD or MD/PhD, or equivalent degree) from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with a team to build a medical school.
• Commitment to team-based learning with a broad base of knowledge and the ability to facilitate multidisciplinary student learning.
• Evidence of excellence in medical education preferred, with demonstrated teaching/facilitating experience and skill in presenting to students and colleagues.
• Evidence of committee work and participation in other initiatives.
• Experience with curriculum development and continuous improvement.
• Experience with assessment programs and the ability to lead successful programmatic changes based upon assessment results and adult student learning.
• Solid technological skills and experience with virtual learning platforms (Canvas), computer-assisted delivery of didactic and active learning content, video-conferencing and other academic / computing platforms (Zoom, Microsoft suite and Teams, etc.).
• Ability and desire to work with others in a collegial and collaborative atmosphere.
• Excellent communication skills in English. Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with faculty, staff, and students.
• Exhibit flexibility, adaptability and be open to and embrace creative, innovative, “break the mold” ideas of others.
• Comfortable living an island lifestyle and embracing that experience.

Western Atlantic University School of Medicine (WAUSM) is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support applicants from all backgrounds to join our team. We strive to build a community that represents the students we serve and exhibits a variety of skills, cultures, perspectives, and experiences. Employment is a decision based upon qualifications, merit, and the needs of the University.