Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama
Application
Details
Posted: 07-Sep-23
Location: Mobile, Alabama
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Teaching
Sector:
Academia
Internal Number: 5410
Medical Educator with Expertise in Neurosciences
The University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine is seeking a medical science educator with expertise in teaching neurosciences, for appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate Professor, or Professor.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D., M.D./D.O., or equivalent terminal degree in the biomedical sciences
Evidence of substantial formal training in neurosciences, neuroanatomy, or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants with one or more of the following additional attributes:
Experience teaching neuroscience or neuroanatomy, especially clinically integrated neuroscience for medical students and/or graduate students.
Experience in teaching other basic, clinical, or health system sciences
Experience leading or assisting in the delivery of courses to medical students and/or graduate students
Formal training or experience in educational theory, instructional design, and/or evaluation and assessment
A track record of scholarship related to biomedical sciences or medical education
Experience with computer or simulation-based instructional methods
In addition to the above, opportunities for involvement in basic science, clinical, and/or translational research can be discussed for qualified and interested applicants. This position also comes with the opportunity for a joint appointment in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology for qualified candidates.
Physician candidates applying must be Board Certified (ABMS recognized), must qualify for an unrestricted Alabama Medical License, or must agree to obtain an unrestricted Alabama Medical License within 2 years of employment.
The Whiddon College of Medicine is part of the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. Recognized as the port city of the Alabama Gulf Coast, we are home to the region’s only academic medical center. The community is a vibrant city located near the Gulf beaches and many outdoor activities. It is also the home for a wide variety of exciting recreational and cultural activities. This is an amazing opportunity for energetic faculty who are passionate about education.
About Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama
We’re the University of South Alabama. South, for short. Home to nearly 14,000 students and more than 115 academic programs, South is a dynamic community of leaders and learners who support and challenge one another to be actively engaged citizens who advance the Gulf Coast region and the world. Founded in 1963, South’s vision is to foster an environment that couples engaging learning experiences with high-level research, enabling our faculty and students to be leaders in their disciplines.
The unique and beautiful Gulf Coast region is a catalyst for discovery and innovation, and South’s 1,200-acre campus has been transformed over the past decade with new facilities and resources for teaching, housing and recreation, health sciences, the arts, engineering, computer science and athletics.
Jaguar athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports, including baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.
The coastal region is healthier because of the USA Health system. Through its five components — Children’s & Women’s Hospital, University Hospital, Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Health Physicians Group and the Frede...rick P. Whiddon College of Medicine — and supported by the College of Nursing and the Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions — USA Health provides care to hundreds of thousands of people, and is a training ground for future physicians and healthcare professionals.
The University has implemented a strategic plan that is organized around five major priorities: Student Access and Success, Enhancement of Research and Graduate Education, Global Engagement, Excellence in Health Care, and University-Community Engagement. These priorities are the guiding influence in developing a strong, consistent vision for the future of the University.
USA is a place where students discover and strengthen their career passions, and form connections that result in lifelong relationships. At South, we look at the world and see things that we have the power to change, affect and shape — together. So that’s exactly what we do, every single day.
