Health Professions Education Resident

Job Details

Job Location: Logan University - Chesterfield, MO

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Education

Description

SUMMARY: This three-year residency program includes the attainment of the Doctor of Health Professions Education degree. It requires the Residents to apply their growing knowledge and skill in the educational environment. The Residency fulfills the teaching requirements of the DHPE program. The first year of the Residency includes a maximum of three hours of lead classroom time. The second year includes a maximum of eight hours of lead classroom time, and the third year of the Residency includes a maximum of twelve hours of lead classroom time. In addition, the Resident will provide the equivalent of a full-time position by working on other projects and assignments related to health professions education and classroom preparation as assigned by the Director of the Doctor of Health Professions Education program, the Director of the Masters of Nutrition and Human Performance program OR the Director of the Masters of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation program, and the Director of Resident and Fellow Education.

Under the supervision of the Director of Health Professions Education, the Director of Resident and Fellow Education, and the Director of the Masters of Nutrition and Human Performance OR the Director of the Masters of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation program, the Resident is responsible for directing innovative and engaging learning activities in line with current best practices in both content and pedagogy. Teaching Residents are responsible for facilitating student attainment of stated outcomes and objectives of the course, program, and university. Residents are tasked with supporting and promoting a culture of learning consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the university.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Foster a learning-centered community consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the institution and the college under the direction of the lead faculty
* Able to assess university, program, and course-level goals and outcomes
* Show accountability to students, self, and administration with respect to the quality of education
* Incorporate current evidenced-informed professional information into course presentations
* Use of innovative and supported pedagogy to reach diverse learners at different levels of proficiency
* Be prepared and on time, using course time effectively and maintaining professional conduct in and out of the classroom, virtual or otherwise
* Format and upload the syllabus to the Learning Management System as directed by the lead faculty or Program Director according to the standard Logan University format. All information (course objectives, reading assignments, testing, grading, etc.) contained in the syllabus must be clearly stated and not ambiguous. All administrative and class deadlines must be met
* Refrain from making pejorative statements regarding the university, faculty, students, or staff personnel in the presence of students or patients
* Prepare assessments that have sound instructional value with accurately measured and well-defined objectives. Evaluation should not be ambiguous and should appropriately represent the information presented in the course.
* Provide effective formative and summative feedback on assessments
* Establish and maintain a classroom/course atmosphere conducive to learning
* Be comfortable and proficient in online course instruction and design
* Treat colleagues, staff, and students in a professional manner
* Understand and employ the process of continuous quality improvement
* Read, understand, and follow all university policies and procedures
* Be responsible for other reasonable and related duties as assigned

Qualifications

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be dependable and have good interpersonal and communication/organization skills and the ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Listed below are the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position, as well as the Physical Demands and Work Environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must satisfy one of the following:

Must hold a degree in a healthcare-related profession at or above the level assigned to teach (e.g., masters degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field) and meet all of the applicable admissions requirements for the Doctor of Health Professions Education. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret evidence-based scientific journals. Ability to critically analyze coursework, lesson plans, assignments, and rubrics. May be asked to work with students on an internship, so must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, faculty, clients, customers, patients, internal and external coordinators, and the general public. Basic math and science skills are required. Ability to define research problems, collect data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions.

OR

Must hold a degree in exercise science at or above the level assigned to teach (e.g., masters degree in athletic training, exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, or related field) and meet all of the applicable admissions requirements for the Doctor of Health Professions Education. Must hold certification as an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologists (ACSM-EP). Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Basic math skills are required. Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Salary:

Year 1: $40,000; Year 2: $42,500; Year 3: $45,000, plus tuition and fees (except textbooks and supplies) related to the Doctor of Health Professions Education program.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of computers, including word processing and spreadsheets.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Required as appropriate to degree possessed and program assigned. See above description in the QUALIFICATIONS section.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to type on the computer, operate office equipment and handle books, files, documents, etc. Must be able to talk and hear to answer phones and when assisting others. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift objects weighing from 10 30 pounds and possibly up to 50 pounds. Close vision is needed to use the computer. Must have distance vision and depth perception for safety purposes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The work environment in this position is characteristic of a normal office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:Logan University strives to be an educational leader that is authentic, intentional and strategic about diversity, fairness and the development of an inclusive campus community. We acknowledge and respect the differences in human experience that shapes and enriches education, healthcare, society and our institution.

It is our expectation that all employees support the mission and vision of the university and carry out their professional duty aligned with Logan University Values: Diversity, Empathy, Student First, Positive Attitude, Evidence Informed, Character and Teamwork.

Logan University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All Logan employees are expected to complete annual compliance training by assigned deadlines.

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

An employee is expected to assist and provide coverage for coworkers during peak periods, vacation days, or sick days.