Assistant Director of Problem Based Learning COM

JOB JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant PBL Director assists in the leadership of both students and facilitators throughout our PBL curriculum.
In addition, the Assistant Director serves as a full-time basic science faculty member and plays a critical role in implementing, improving, and designing our PBL curriculum to meet the mission and goals of LECOM.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are a list of academic and management exercises that may be required of the Assistant Director of PBL: Assist in providing leadership, vision, and faculty development for the PBL program to support the goals and missions of the College;Assist in the management, training, development, and recruitment of PBL facilitators;Assist in the assigning and managing PBL student groups;Assist in PBL facilitator assignment;Assist in PBL case revision and new case generation;Collaborate with administration on PBL course delivery and schedule development;Keep informed of current literature on PBL through networking with national organizations and individuals;Assume a leadership role in the guidance of PBL student learning through student advisement and group discussions;Lead institutional collaborations as related to the PBL curriculum;Serve as content expert in area of expertise;Serve as Problem Based Learning PBL facilitator;Provide examination questions for PBL exams in area of expertise;Oversee PBL examination process and outcomes;Assist in the coordination of question submission by faculty for their areas of expertise: Lead test construction for OMSI or OMSII classes as assigned;Serve on and facilitate the test construction committee;Serve on post-exam review committee and facilitate validity assessments;Serve on the Board Preparation Committee and other committees as assigned;Interview prospective candidates for the College of Medicine (COM);Serve as student advisor;Provide, at minimum, two scholarly activity or research project yearly;Preparation of educational tools (A/V, demonstration models, lectures, lesson plans…etc.
); Prepare evaluation tools that will aid in the evaluation of students’ work product and help to identify students that are discovered to be weak in various areas;Attend “Team” meetings approved by COM that require advancement of your profession;Must be able to take direction and receive assignments from the Assistant Dean of Preclinical Education;Assist in the preparation of the PBL course syllabus in detail that will guide the student through the rigorous curriculum;Faculty member will contribute and be responsible for overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising and student outcomes;Faculty member will contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;Faculty member will participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;Faculty member will commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach;Must be available for work during the hours assigned, for student advisement; andAccept other duties assigned/needed for the Institution’s needs.
EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/DisabledJob Requirements: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of the PBL curriculum and prior experience in the role of PBL facilitator;Prior experience in a leadership role;Protect equipment (office, facility…etc.
);Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suit [i.
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Word, PowerPoint and Excel]) and accurate data entry skills;Excellent organizational skills;Must be accurate and attentive to detail; Must be trained and certified on the Institutional Data System;Maintain an established work schedule;Effectively use interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy;Effectively use organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through;Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands;Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials;Establish and maintain effective working relationships;Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the PBL program;Work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;Report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; andThe ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner.