Medical Education Learning Specialist (Finance)

Dept Number/Name: 0-6147-000 / Dept of Medical Education

College Division: USFHealth-College of Medicine

Salary Plan: Faculty

Job Code/Title: Open Rank - Medical Education Learning Specialist

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Up to $100,000

Position Number: 100019221

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

The Department of Medical Education (DME) in the Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM) is headed by Dr. Bryan Bognar, Chair & Vice Dean for Educational Affairs. Dr. Bognar is responsible for the oversight of the Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) program and Graduate programs curriculum, all MCOM student services (Student Affairs, Admissions, the Experiential Learning Center), the School of Physical Therapy, the Athletic Training Education Program, and the Physician Assistant program. The Chair/Vice Dean also works collaboratively with Graduate Medical Education (GME), Continuing Professional Development, and the Deans for the College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing, and College of Public Health to advance the education mission across the MCOM and USF Health. DME (including the MCOM student services) currently consists of 17 faculty members and ~ 50 administrators/staff members. The primary clients for DME are the medical students, DPT students, PA students, the doctoral, post-doc / master's students, and the faculty/staff educators for the medical and graduate program curriculum. The department interacts with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and healthcare providers across USF Health, USF, and other institutions.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Learning Specialist to join our Academic Support Center (ASC) team at the Morsani College of Medicine, Department of Medical Education. In this role, the selected candidate will play a vital part in supporting medical students in their academic journey by providing individualized and group consultations, developing and delivering workshops, and collaborating with faculty and staff to identify and address student learning needs. The successful candidate will also assist with the development and operations of the college of medicine programs that support student learning and assessment.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the education of future physicians. MINIMUM: A master's degree in education, learning sciences, educational psychology, academic advising, counseling, or a related field is required. Candidates must have experience providing academic support services to college or graduate-level students, ideally within health sciences or medical education. Strong knowledge of learning theories, study skills, and effective pedagogical practices is essential. The role requires excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Proficiency with technology and learning management systems, strong organizational and time management skills, and a commitment to student success through a student-centered approach are also necessary.

PREFERRED: Ideal candidates will have experience in medical education and prior work as a learning specialist. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is preferred. Additional qualifications include advanced knowledge of learning theories and pedagogical practices, familiarity with curriculum design and assessment in medical education, and experience developing and implementing academic support programs. Evidence of effective teaching and remediation, particularly with diverse learner populations and those with varying learning abilities, is highly valued.

FLSB1310 Equivalency:
4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.Working at USF
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.• Provide individualized academic coaching and support to medical students on a variety of topics, including study skills, time management, test-taking strategies, learning styles, and academic goal setting.
• Develop and deliver engaging workshops and presentations on effective learning techniques, academic success strategies, and other relevant topics for medical students.
• Assess student learning needs through individual consultations and data analysis to develop tailored support plans.
• Assist with the collection and analysis of data to evaluate the effectiveness of Academic Support Center programs.
• Stay current with best practices and research in learning theory, academic support, and medical education.
• Disseminate (present or publish) research related to the Medical Education Learning Specialist role and/or areas of interest.
• Serve on the College of Medicine committees and support institutional goals and objectives.
• Contribute to the development of new resources and programs to enhance student learning and academic success.
• Coordinate and plan events that support student success.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records.
• Make referrals and/or provide warm handoffs to other departments when necessary.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development activities
• Support MCOM by assisting with departmental events and activities
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the Academic Support Center.