Director, Clinical Skills Education & Career Advising

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

Here is what we offer: 

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match 
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

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JOB PURPOSE:

Provide instructional leadership for simulation-based learning in the College of Medicine for Years 1-4. The incumbent supports curriculum objectives by engaging and working with course/clerkship coordinators and medical students in simulation activities to teach and evaluate their clinical skills within and across the four-year program to ensure students meet established performance benchmarks in conjunction with the course/clerkship/rotation.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:

Direct and supervise the standardized patient clinical skills education program.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Instructional Design & Delivery
  • Collaborate with simulation center directors and course/clerkship coordinators to ensure simulations align with learning objectives, assessment criteria, and curricular milestones.
• Clinical Skills Instruction
  • Demonstrate proper technique and clinical reasoning approaches during simulation sessions
  • Provide real-time coaching and skill development during standardized patient encounters as needed
• Remediation Coordination
  • Identify students requiring additional support based on performance data (recordings and SOAP notes)
  • Design and delivery remediation sessions for students identified as demonstrating deficiencies

• Quality Improvement

• Serve as a member of the HUCM Curriculum and Schedules Committee and serve as a member of the Simulation & Clinical Skills Committee Subcommittee of the HUCM Curriculum Committee to support continuous improvement of simulation-based education
• Problem Based Learning
• Direct the curriculum for the problem-based learning in the M1 and M2 years. This includes receiving the evaluations, supervising the sessions, directing the content of the Sessions, evaluating the content of the sessions, and assuring alignment with LCME accreditation guidelines

• Participate in small group, learning and assisting in evaluation of clinical skills for the M1 and M2 students.
• Career Advising

• Supportive role in academic advising, M4 elective selection, and VSLO (AAMC product for students to apply for M4 away rotations/Sub-Is) lead.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• MD or PhD degree and experience in professional degree curriculum support.

Compliance Salary Range Disclosure

Expected Pay Range: $163,636 - $180,000