Position Summary
The Assistant Professor-Course Facilitator is responsible for implementing the approved MCW curriculum and clinical experiences for the assigned Clinical course(s) to meet student educational needs. With support from the Regional Assistant Deans, the facilitator provides high-quality educational activities compliant with LCME and HLC accreditation standards while adhering to state and federal regulations pertaining to education. The Assistant Professor-Course Facilitator provides an innovative and supportive active learning educational environment by providing direction and student support and mentoring. This position is located in Wausau, WI. We are comprised of nationally and internationally renowned, dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to education, clinical care, community engagement and research.
Position Highlights
This faculty position encompasses both teaching and administrative duties within several courses. In partnership with faculty, staff, and students, the successful candidate will help ensure students achieve program learning outcomes, progress successfully through the curriculum, engage in a supportive learning environment, and utilize appropriate resources to develop skills in critical thinking and inquiry.
Commitment to excellence in medical education and the institution's educational mission.
Demonstrated leadership and management experience, including a strategic vision for medical student education and the ability to lead collaborative teams.
Evidence of teaching effectiveness, learner assessment and remediation, feedback and evaluation skills, career advising, and experience in clinical and didactic instruction.
Experience with curriculum development, educational competencies, instructional methodologies, learner assessment, program evaluation, and faculty development initiatives.
Administrative and committee experience, with the ability to work effectively across departments and organizational units.
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build productive relationships with faculty, students, staff, institutional leaders, and community partners.
Central Wisconsin Regional Campus in Wausau, WI
Performs other duties assigned by Campus Dean
Department/Division Highlights
MCW-Central Wisconsin is a regional campus that develops community-focused physicians who will meet the healthcare needs of Central Wisconsin and surrounding regions. The MCW-Central Wisconsin campus features an accelerated 3-year program which provides students with an opportunity to begin practicing medicine one year earlier than traditional programs. The program is community-focused, with students working side-by-side with community physicians at different health systems offering outstanding curricular activities for our learners.
https://www.mcw.edu/education/medical-school/campuses/central-wisconsin-campus
Qualifications
Education: Medical Degree (MD, DO or equivalent), PhD or other terminal degree applicable to course(s) to be taught
Additional Experience: Evidence of academic success through the establishment of a national or regional reputation. Previous experience that includes clinical experience facilitation, teaching, curricular committee work, faculty development and/or assessment and evaluation in graduate, medical, or health care professional educational activities, preferred.
Rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful finalist.
Medical College of Wisconsin
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.
Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.
The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.
Commitment to MCW Values
All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.
Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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