Clinical Medicine Faculty - Barbados

Ross University School of Medicine, located in Bridgetown, Barbados, invites applications for faculty in Clinical Medicine in the Department of Clinical Foundations. The academic center has facilities in the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Center, which is centrally located in the vibrant capital city of Bridgetown.

Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 16,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Barbados, West Indies, before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States.

Education is the primary focus of the faculty. The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Lectures and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year. Research opportunities exist, primarily in the area of medical education.

It is important to note that we are looking for dynamic, adaptive, flexible colleagues who are interested in teaching in a variety of ways, that are open to utilizing and embracing technology, interacting with students in small group learning formats and creating materials for teaching, which may include videos, digital workbooks, etc.

Candidates are reviewed for a role based on the following two definitions:

1-Clinical Medicine Faculty: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor Rank

2-Clinical Medicine Faculty: Instructor Rank

The following outlines the details for each of these definitions:

1-Clinical Medicine Faculty: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor Rank

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare course material
• Deliver effective interactive lectures and workshops
• Facilitate small group learning in labs and simulation
• Provide summative and formative assessment of student performance in various activities
• Prepare, administer, and grade clinical examinations
• Proctor written examinations as needed
• Supervise and teach students under actual or simulated clinical situations
• Participate in curriculum planning, development and delivery
• Participate in the mentoring program and advise individuals or groups of students in academic matters and exercise professional judgment in referring students to appropriate personnel
• Develop new instructional materials and teaching techniques with participation in on-going reviews and revision of curriculum planning
• Actively participate in relevant professional activities in order to improve teaching and subject matter competence
• Serve on faculty committees as appointed or elected, and confer with advisory groups in order to modify course content
• Prepare and review examination questions to assess students’ knowledge and proficiency
• Help cover the work of the department in a cooperative and collegial fashion

2-Clinical Medicine Faculty: Instructor Rank

Clinical Skills Instructors are junior faculty that will support the development and delivery of clinical teaching at RUSM. The post provides an excellent opportunity for trainees or other post-medical degree candidates to take a sabbatical from clinical training to develop their teaching and research skills. In addition, there will be time available to support candidates in preparing for professional examinations (where appropriate).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The successful candidates will be required to facilitate small group learning sessions designed to teach physical examination skills, medical interviewing skills, and case-based clinical reasoning
• Assistance in high fidelity medical simulation used to teach students to apply clinical reasoning and a methodical approach to patients with time sensitive needs
• Clinical Medicine Faculty hired at the rank of Instructor may also be assigned extended hour duties during pre-examination periods in order to coach students in skills practice sessions and are expected to proctor practical examinations within the clinical skills courses
• Grading of patient encounter documentation is also expected as is performance of other duties, projects and tasks as requested by the department Chair
• Participate in the mentoring program and advise individuals or groups of students in academic matters and exercise professional judgment in referring students to appropriate personnel
• Opportunities exist to assist with curriculum development, medical education research projects and scholarly writing for publication
• Clinical Skills Instructors report to the Clinical Foundations Chair and are directly supervised by the Vice Chair

• The post holder must be a fully qualified medical practitioner (MD, MBBS or equivalent) holding a current medical registration and license to practice
• Subspecialty residency training is not required for this position, but post graduate clinical experience would be an asset
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Desire for self-improvement
• Flexibility and ability to work well on a team
• Candidates will be selected based on their record of academic achievement and at least one phone interview with the Department Chair and Vice Chair
• Successful candidates will not be able to promote to a higher rank unless they complete the requirements outlined for those rankings.

Ross University offers a competitive benefits package, including relocation assistance to and from Barbados, a retirement program, health care benefits, and a generous annual leave program. We also offer opportunities for professional development. We are proud to be an EEO/M/F/D/V employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

To apply, please visit our website www.rossu.edu; select Careers and complete our online application process. 

Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 12,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Bridgetown, Barbados before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States.