SOM - Assistant Professor, Microbiology, Immunology and Pharmacology

Job Description Objective The faculty of St. George’s University School of Medicine are dedicated to upholding the University's mission of providing an international, culturally diverse environment in which students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for postgraduate training in the health professions. Faculty are expected to inspire compassion, curiosity, tolerance, a commitment to patients and society, dedication to lifelong learning, and an understanding of the vital role of research in healthcare. All faculty are expected to contribute to the development of medical knowledge, clinical reasoning, and professional behaviors among students enrolled in the MD program. Essential Functions Instructional Activities Deliver lectures and instructional sessions in Microbiology, Immunology, and/or Pharmacology, based on departmental needs and individual expertise. Develop higher-order learning objectives aligned with course and module outcomes. Develop, review, and revise USMLE-style assessment items that emphasize clinical reasoning and application of basic science principles. Develop course resources, instructional materials, and interactive learning activities to support effective teaching. Contribute to small-group teaching, laboratory sessions, case-based learning, problem-based learning, team-based learning, flipped classroom activities, and interactive multiple-choice question sessions. Facilitate the integration of microbiological, immunological, and pharmacological concepts with clinical presentations, disease processes, and therapeutic management. Provide regular office hours and respond to student inquiries through email, discussion forums, and Learning Management Systems. Participate in the development, delivery, and review of formative and summative assessments. Contribute to the Course Management and Learning Management Systems as required. Support Module Coordinators, Course Directors, Content Managers, and Discipline Managers in the delivery and coordination of departmental teaching. Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to support integration of basic and clinical sciences throughout the MD curriculum Supplemental Teaching In addition to teaching in the core courses of the MD program, faculty may be required to support departmental teaching in the graduate and premedical programs, as well as Integrated Team Instruction (ITI), a small-group-based approach to curriculum delivery. Faculty may also contribute to interdisciplinary teaching activities and educational initiatives that support the integration of foundational and clinical sciences. Research and Scholarly Activities Actively engage in research and scholarly activities in Microbiology, Immunology, Pharmacology, medical education, or another relevant area of expertise. Participate in collaborative research initiatives within the department and with other academic or clinical institutions. Support student research and scholarly development through supervision and mentorship. Contribute to peer-reviewed publications, scientific presentations, and other scholarly activities. Participate in curriculum review, educational innovation, and the development of evidence-based teaching strategies. Contribute to continuous quality improvement of departmental courses, instructional content, and assessment methods. Actively participate in scientific conferences, faculty development activities, and Continuing Medical Education (CME). Service Participate in the following University activities: Faculty Senate. Departmental reviews and quality assurance activities, as required. Faculty and departmental meetings. Special committee assignments, as designated by the Dean. Administrative responsibilities, as assigned by the Chair of the Department and/or the Dean. Community outreach and health education initiatives. Academic advising and mentorship of students enrolled in the MD program. Faculty development, curriculum improvement, and institutional accreditation activities, as required.