EDU – Open Rank Professor – remote (m/w/d)
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About us
Founded in June 2018, EDU is operated by Digital Education Holdings Ltd. (DEH), a private institution for higher education with a vision to increase the quality and accessibility of education.
In a world where technology is reshaping the way we study and live, we want to harness technology as a tool to support continuous lifelong learning. Our aim at EDU is to make high-quality education accessible to anyone in the world who is passionate about studying. We are a dedicated team with a broad background in Medicine, Education, and Technology. Our team has a proven track record of successfully building online learning platforms.
EDU Medical is the first digital Medicine Programme globally and the first digital-native Institute of Higher Education in Europe!
Our students are taught using new evidence-based didactic methodologies in conjunction with synchronous learning in small groups and personalized support from medical expert tutors and mentors.
This is supported by the latest digital learning technologies. To ramp-up our growth, we are looking for a Quality Assurance Manager (m/w/d). As a new role in the business, you will have the opportunity to help shape our approach to quality assurance.
Expectations and Tasks
EDU medical is now recruiting for the online theoretical courses additional academic faculty with broad medical knowledge at all academic levels.
Teaching will take place in virtual classrooms. The teaching obligations can be fulfilled from any location, also such as home office-based. Some physical meetings during the year might be required. EDU medical is looking for academic staff in various specialties, in particular surgery, internal and general medicine.
The academic staff is expected to teach medicine in a broad range, not necessarily in one specialty but also in neighboring specialties. Depending on qualification, various degrees, such as associate and full professors, but also adjunct professors are possible.
The positions can be part-time or full time. The candidates should have a superb command of the English language, a strong academic background, and ample experience in medical education.
The academic staff is expected to teach medicine in a broad range, not necessarily in one specialty but also in neighboring specialties. Depending on qualification, various degrees, such as associate and full professors, but also adjunct professors are possible.
The positions can be part-time or full time. The candidates should have a superb command of the English language, a strong academic background, and ample experience in medical education.
In detail
- 30 X 8 Week Ahead sessions
- 6 oral student presentations: 90-150 minute session, depending on group size, followed by reviewing the grading done by the tutor that take place once a week
- 1 written student presentation: Review of the grading done by the tutor
- 30 minute faculty meetings every 2-3 weeks
- 30 minute mandatory faculty meeting prior to start date
- Onboarding session with a staff member
- Expert sessions: Information added in contract that explains these sessions are fee-for-service on top of the base Module Leader pay, there is no mandatory amount of expert sessions
Skills and Competencies
- Master degree or alike
- Conferral of a doctorate/graduation (e.g. Ph.D.)
- Currently or previously holding a professor role in a recognized institution
- Masters Degree in Medical Education (MME) is to the best advantage
- For professors in the medical field: medical specialist/consultant in her/ his field
- At least five publications in internationally renowned journals with peer review and specific impact factor (IF), of which three need to be as first or last author.
- At least 10 lectures within the last three years
- Excellence in guiding and counseling students, residents
- A good reputation as a clinician
- Leadership of safety and/or quality improvement initiatives
- Interest in harnessing the latest technology and digital approaches to Medicine
- Experience in the development or direction of courses or special teaching.
What we offer
- An innovative faculty with a friendly organizational culture;
- The opportunity to join a professional and passionate multi-cultural team, with over 20 nationalities;
- An exciting online work environment;
- Possibility to work remotely;
- Competitive remuneration.
Diversity Commitment
To harness the power of innovation, EDU invests in the development of its diverse employees. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to the company. EDU is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical, sensory and/or mental disabilities.
