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.