Small Group Facilitator (2 positions available) | Hofstra University - Military Veterans

About Hofstra: Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers. Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities to apply. Position Title: Small Group Facilitator (2 positions available) School/Division: School of Medicine Full Time/Part Time: Part-Time Description: The Small Group Facilitator provides guidance to medical students during small group learning activities. This is a 0.5 FTE position, with varying hours that will be scheduled based on curricular needs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Facilitates PEARLS for first- and second-year medical students. Completes all PEARLS formative and summative assessment requirements. Attends weekly PEARLS faculty development sessions. Facilitates Physical Diagnosis and Clinical Learning sessions. Attends faculty development for Physical Diagnosis and Clinical Learning sessions. Completes formative and summative grading for Clinical Learning sessions. Participates in the planning and development of Physical Diagnosis and Clinical Learning sessions, as needed. Precepts formative clinical skills sessions. Participates in simulation debriefs as needed. Assists with grading final essay exams as needed. Serves as a Family Head. Facilitates Structure stations as needed to ensure the successful execution of the Structure curriculum. Participates in structure sessions in GALEN initiative with third-year students, as appropriate. Participates in grading structure examinations, as needed. Participates in ACE rounds, as appropriate and needed. Assists with various administrative activities such as reviewing faculty guides for small group facilitation, editing weekly essay questions as requested, and reviewing prework as requested. Attends monthly First 100 Weeks meetings. Qualifications: MD or DO with at least three years of clinical experience. Demonstrated interest in innovative pedagogical approaches. The ability to contribute to a multi-disciplinary educational environment and to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, faculty, and students. Willingness to engage in a student-centered curriculum with emphasis on learning rather than teaching. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, faculty, and students of diverse cultural backgrounds. Strong organizational skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook. Flexibility and the ability to adjust work hours to meet curricular needs that change weekly. Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in medical education, particularly facilitating small group sessions. Experience with learning management systems and other educational software. EEO Statement: Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.