Assistant Clerkship Director

Florida International University is classified by Carnegie as a R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity and recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university with colleges and schools that offers 196 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, computer science, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida’s anchor institutions, FIU contributes almost $9 billion each year to the local economy. FIU is Worlds Ahead in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. FIU has awarded more than 220,000 degrees and enrolls more than 54,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU@I-75, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. FIU’s Medina Aquarius Program houses the Aquarius Reef Base, a unique underwater research facility in the Florida Keys. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through  its  three  museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA and more   than   400   student-athletes   participating   in   18   sports.   For   more   information   about   FIU, visit http://www.fiu.edu/.

ASSISTANT CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR FOR INTERNAL MEDICINE

The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University is currently seeking an Assistant Professor Faculty position with duties as Assistant Clerkship Director (ACD) for the division of Internal Medicine (IM), for a full-time, non-tenure appointment within the Department of Humanities, Health and Society. This position will be responsible for assistance in planning and implementation of the Internal Medicine third year clerkship, meeting the objectives of the College of Medicine by visiting the multiple sites, maintaining contact with preceptors, providing feedback and assessment of student assignments, and assisting in administrative duties required for the success of the clerkship. The assistant clerkship director role comprises approximately 50% of the duties of this position. In addition, the ACD for the IM clerkship will assist in clinical skills training in earlier parts of the curriculum, in case-based teaching, OSCEs, and in other teaching duties as assigned. This position may also provide specialty medical care at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine’s Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) or other sites as directed by the Department Chair.

Minimum qualifications include a terminal degree as a MD/DO, and board certification or eligibility for board certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) within one year of employment, a valid and unrestricted Florida Medical License or the ability to obtain a medical license in the State of Florida prior to employment, as well as a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate is also required.

Preferred qualifications include experience in academic medicine, medical student/residency teaching, or clerkship experience in internal medicine, although this is not a requirement.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 513743 at https://facultycareers.fiu.edu and attach (cover letter and curriculum vitae) as (single pdf file). Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least (three) references who will be contacted upon (as determined by the search committee). To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by July 31, 2019. Review will continue until position is filled.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.