Behavioral Sciences Faculty - Barbados

Job Description

RUSM has a strong commitment to technology enhanced learning utilizing learner centered classrooms with technology enhanced learning methods.

• The successful candidate will have demonstrated familiarity with incorporating modern teaching tools and technology in their instruction
• Familiarity with electronic platforms used in academic content delivery and educational apps such as Zoom Interdashboard Turning Point Doceri NearPod Socrates Kahoot and /or other learning applications.
• Familiarity with mobile learning use of ipads in teaching creation of ibooks would be an asset
• Prepare course material (handouts practice questions etc.)
• Deliver effective lectures and workshops
• Facilitate small group learning opportunities
• Work one on one with our highly motivated students
• Advise individuals or groups of students in academic matters and exercise professional judgment in referring students to appropriate personnel
• Cooperate with our Academy for Teaching and Learning in supporting improved student learning
• Write and review NBMEstyle questions for practice and assessments
• Prepare administer and evaluate examinations to assess the development of student accomplishments
• Develop and improve instructional materials and teaching techniques
• Participate in ongoing reviews and revision of curriculum particularly with departmental colleagues
• Actively participate in relevant professional activities in order to improve both teaching and subject matter competence
• Serve on faculty committees as appointed or elected and confer with advisory groups in order to modify course content
• Experience or ability to adapt to delivering interactive instruction from a remote location
• Initiates facilitates and moderates Case and Problem Based Learning discussions
• Participate in other activities as assigned by the Department Chair or Executive Dean
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications :

• Ph.D. PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or Doctoral degree in a relevant Behavioral Health field (MD or equivalent degree with specialty in Psychiatry also considered)
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist or Board Certified Psychiatrist preferred
• Extensive experience across the Behavioral Sciences (interpersonal communication psychopathology developmental theory multicultural and inclusive science health promotion and health behavior)
• Specialty in Neuropsychology Health Behavior Multicultural Psychology Serious Mental Illness or Primary Care Mental Health Integration preferred (but all specialties considered)
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Flexibility and ability to work well on a team
• Desire for selfimprovement
• Prior teaching experience at a North American or United Kingdom medical school preferred
• Knowledge of principles methods techniques materials and equipment used in postsecondary teaching/medical education preferred
• Documented record of teaching effectiveness desirable
• Educational technology skills including use of elearning management systems audience response systems online examinations videoconferencing desirable
• Ability to demonstrate ongoing faculty development in medical education desirable
• Ability to demonstrate use of active teaching methods preferred
• Ability to initiate complete and present results of medical education research projects desirable  

Additional Information :

Equal Opportunity Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime