Course Director, ECR

Compensation

$75,000.00 - $84,192.94 based on experience

ECR 2 is a required course for all second year Chicago Medical School and Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine students. ECR 2 builds upon ECR 1, a required course in the curriculum, where students learn history‑taking, physical examination, and other clinical skills. In ECR 2, students build on their clinical reasoning skills, including connecting clinical assessment to the pathophysiology of common disease, the general approach to patients with common symptoms, and interpretation of basic diagnostic studies.

Students also participate in a series of hands‑on clinical experiences with real patients and in simulated environments. The course covers fall, winter and spring terms. The primary methods of teaching are lecture, small group discussion, skills building workshops, and preceptorship experiences in real clinical settings. This position is a hybrid.

Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes an 8% employer contribution after two years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee well‑being and work‑life balance. Part‑time staff who work at least 18.5 hours a week are eligible for up to 15 prorated days of vacation / paid leave, 15 pro‑rated sick days, and holiday pay (if regularly scheduled to work on a University holiday), plus 2 floating holidays.

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA.

Today, the university’s 6 colleges continue Dr. Franklin’s legacy through rigorous academics, pioneering research, and innovative community service. Our unique interprofessional education model allows students to learn from and with each other in a variety of settings, including our simulation labs, the student‑led Interprofessional Community Clinic, and through partnerships with area hospitals and clinics. RFU is a national leader in interprofessional research and practices, and is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain‑related diseases, inherited disorders, proteomics, cancer cell biology and immunology, cardiac resuscitation, and gait and balance.

A summary of the roles and responsibilities of Course Director of Essentials of Clinical Reasoning (ECR) 2 consists of the following:

Serve as Course Director for the second year medical and podiatric students in the interprofessional course Essentials of Clinical Reasoning
2. Coordinate all facets of the courses, including, but not limited to:

• Design and development of all lectures, course activities, and skills labs
• Oversight of the Learning Management Site content
• Design and oversight of all examinations and student remediation as needed
• Communication and collaboration with other course faculty and course directors
• Work with Assistant Course Director of ECR 1 & 2 in reviewing format and skills with preceptors to ensure consistency in approach during lab and workshop sessions
• Attend meetings and participate in planning and coordinating goals/objectives with ECR1/2, M1/M2 course directors, andthe Preclerkship Assistant Dean
• Prepare a course syllabus, and the yearly required courser eview report
• Communicate with the Curriculum Committee on course modifications as appropriate per policies and procedures

Course Goals/Objectives/Syllabus/Assessment:

• Establish goals and objectives of the courses
• Establish grading policies
• Determine reading assignments to reflect course goals and objectives
• Maintain syllabi for both courses and present to students at the start of each academic year
• Review all course surveys

Lecture Planning:

• Prepare and present learning content not provided by other speakers
• Coordinate…