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Requirements

The Georgetown Experimental Medical Studies Program (GEMS) has a 47-year history of preparing disadvantaged students from groups underrepresented in the medical profession for success in medical school. This school of medicine-based, pipeline program provides 85% of the School of Medicine’s underrepresented student population enrolled in the MD program at Georgetown School of Medicine. The program is managed by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

The Basic Science Learning Facilitator (BSLF) is responsible for teaching the educational objectives of the medical science modules and graduate courses for the Georgetown Experimental Medical Studies (GEMS) Program. The candidate is responsible for the GEMS curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation in alignment with the School of Medicine’s curriculum for allopathic medicine, with significant emphasis on classroom teaching requiring expertise in promoting mastery learning and advanced academic skills competencies to successfully prepare students for the rigor of medical education. Reporting to the Director of the GEMS Program, additional duties include, but are not limited to:

Implement the GEMS curriculum, instructing 30 student cohorts annually in biomedical sciences.

Oversee the academic skills and learning strategies’ advising of 30 student cohort annually.

Manage course assessment metrics and success outcomes data to the program director.

Assist the medical module director & faculty engagement with MD/GEMS curricular alignment.

Manage the GEMS Academic Advisory Committee and GEMS Admissions Committee duties.

Coordinate the academic skills enrichment initiatives for middle school, high school, and undergraduate student outreach pipeline programs for the District of Columbia and sponsored by the Dean for Medical Education/Senior Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion.

Perform administrative and other assigned duties when needed.

Requirements and Qualifications

M.S. Degree in Biomedical Sciences

Four years teaching experience in a health professions curriculum with application to clinical contexts, or 2 years with MD Degree

Four years academic skills and learning strategies advising experience in higher education

Two years’ experience with direct engagement and teaching of a cohort of underrepresented students in higher education

Two years’ experience with anatomical dissection of a human cadaver

Demonstrated knowledge of pedagogical methods for allopathic medicine context

Preferred Qualifications

M.D. or Ph.D. in a Biomedical Science with emphasis in Gross Anatomy, Microscopic Anatomy, Embryology, Neuroanatomy, Physiology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology and Microbiology

Seven years teaching experience in graduate level biomedical science courses

Two years teaching experience in a health professions degree program

Five years’ experience with direct engagement and teaching of a cohort of underrepresented students in higher education

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.