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Assistant Director of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) - College of Medicine

Overview

Date Posted:

6/3/2025

Location:

Jacksonville

City:

Jacksonville

State:

FL

Country:

United States of America

Category:

Education

Employment Status:

Full-time

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant PBL Director assists in the leadership of both students and facilitators throughout our PBL curriculum. In addition, the Assistant Director serves as a full-time basic science faculty member and plays a critical role in implementing, improving, and designing our PBL curriculum to meet the mission and goals of LECOM.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The following are a list of academic and management exercises that may be required of the Assistant Director of PBL:

+ Assist in providing leadership, vision, and faculty development for the PBL program to support the goals and missions of the College;

+ Assist in the management, training, development, and recruitment of PBL facilitators;

+ Assist in the assigning and managing PBL student groups;

+ Assist in PBL facilitator assignment;

+ Assist in PBL case revision and new case generation;

+ Collaborate with administration on PBL course delivery and schedule development;

+ Keep informed of current literature on PBL through networking with national organizations and individuals;

+ Assume a leadership role in the guidance of PBL student learning through student advisement and group discussions;

+ Lead institutional collaborations as related to the PBL curriculum;

+ Serve as content expert in area of expertise;

+ Serve as Problem Based Learning PBL facilitator;

+ Provide examination questions for PBL exams in area of expertise;

+ Oversee PBL examination process and outcomes;

+ Assist in the coordination of question submission by faculty for their areas of expertise:

+ Lead test construction for OMSI or OMSII classes as assigned;

+ Serve on and facilitate the test construction committee;

+ Serve on post-exam review committee and facilitate validity assessments;

+ Serve on the Board Preparation Committee and other committees as assigned;

+ Interview prospective candidates for the College of Medicine (COM);

+ Serve as student advisor;

+ Provide, at minimum, two scholarly activity or research project yearly;

+ Preparation of educational tools (A/V, demonstration models, lectures, lesson plans…etc.);

+ Prepare evaluation tools that will aid in the evaluation of students’ work product and help to identify students that are discovered to be weak in various areas;

+ Attend “Team” meetings approved by COM that require advancement of your profession;

+ Must be able to take direction and receive assignments from the Assistant Dean of Preclinical Education;

+ Assist in the preparation of the PBL course syllabus in detail that will guide the student through the rigorous curriculum;

+ Faculty member will contribute and be responsible for overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising and student outcomes;

+ Faculty member will contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;

+ Faculty member will participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;

+ Faculty member will commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach;

+ Must be available for work during the hours assigned, for student advisement; and

+ Accept other duties assigned/needed for the Institution’s needs.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Minimum Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

+ Knowledge of the PBL curriculum and prior experience in the role of PBL facilitator;

+ Prior experience in a leadership role;

+ Protect equipment (office, facility…etc.);

+ Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suit [i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Excel]) and accurate data entry skills;

+ Excellent organizational skills;

+ Must be accurate and attentive to detail;

+ Must be trained and certified on the Institutional Data System;

+ Maintain an established work schedule;

+ Effectively use interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy;

+ Effectively use organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through;

+ Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands;

+ Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials;

+ Establish and maintain effective working relationships;

+ Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the PBL program;

+ Work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;

+ Report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; and

+ The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education and experience equivalent to: Ph.D., D.O., or M.D. degree required. Prior teaching experience for 2 – 5 years at a Medical College or similar educational Institution required. Prior leadership role in a PBL curriculum with a deep knowledge of PBL philosophy and other theories of learning and curricular design preferred.