Manager, Academic - School of Medicine

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Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Wellbeing, the Manager of Academic Support is responsible for the design and development of comprehensive, evidence-based, academic support programming for medical students. This role will lead a team of Medical Education Learning Specialists providing individual and group academic support to students throughout their curriculum. Use of best practice in a holistic learning strategies approach will include the delivery of Cognitive Skills elective for all courses in the medical education program including clinical skills training.

Must include Cover Letter with Resume

• Master's degree in educational or cognitive psychology with specialization in learning and remediation.
• Working knowledge of the sciences: biology, human anatomy and physiology, etc.
• Experience working with adult learners.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledge of computer software programs: MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

• Doctoral Degree in Education, Educational Psychology, Higher Education Administration, or another tertiary educational administration field.
• Enrolled in graduate study or completion of Ed.D. or Ph.D.
• Experience in medical education and administration.
• Experience in undergraduate and/or graduate medical or graduate health professions education.
• Experience in administration of an academic support or tutoring program in an institution of higher education.
• Experience working with college students in one or more of the following areas: academic advising, curriculum planning, and college teaching.
• An understanding of, ability to demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, ability, military, religious, sexual orientation and gender identity backgrounds of medical students, faculty and staff.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!