Medical Foundations - Genetics Faculty Job at Adtalem Global Education (Bridgetown)

Job Description

Join Our Faculty at Ross University School of Medicine – Geneticist with strength in Biochemistry. Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), located in the vibrant capital city of Bridgetown, Barbados, is seeking passionate and innovative educators to join our faculty team. We invite applications for a full-time faculty position specializing in Genetics, with the ability to contribute to Biochemistry instruction. Our academic center is housed in the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Center, offering a dynamic and collaborative environment focused on excellence in medical education.

Job Responsibility

Deliver engaging lectures, workshops, and small group sessions
Prepare course materials including handouts, practice questions, and digital resources
Create and utilize modern teaching tools such as videos, digital workbooks, and iBooks
Incorporate educational technology platforms (e.g., Turning Point, Doceri, NearPod, Socrative, Kahoot)
Use mobile learning tools and iPads in instruction
Advise and mentor students individually and in groups
Collaborate with the Academy for Teaching and Learning to enhance student outcomes
Write and review NBME-style questions for assessments
Develop, administer, and evaluate examinations
Continuously improve instructional materials and teaching techniques
Participate in curriculum review and development with departmental colleagues
Engage in professional development to enhance teaching and subject expertise
Serve on faculty committees and contribute to course content updates
Facilitate Case and Problem-Based Learning discussions
Deliver interactive instruction remotely when needed
Participate in other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or Campus Dean
Comply with all institutional policies and standards

Requirements

Terminal degree required: PhD, MD, or equivalent, with 3–5 years of relevant experience
Strong teaching skills and a demonstrated ability—or clear potential—to engage and inspire students
Excellent communication skills in English
A genuine desire for self-improvement, professional growth, and continuous learning
Flexibility and a collaborative spirit—someone who thrives in a team-oriented environment
Willingness and ability to reside in Barbados is required

Nice to have

Preference will be given to candidates with proven teaching experience in the subject areas covered by the department
Prior teaching experience at a North American or United Kingdom medical school is strongly preferred
Familiarity with postsecondary teaching principles, methods, and tools is preferred
A documented record of teaching effectiveness is desirable
Comfort with educational technology, including e-learning platforms, audience response systems, online exams, and videoconferencing tools, is desirable
Ability to demonstrate ongoing faculty development in medical education is desirable
Experience with active teaching methods is preferred
Capacity to initiate, complete, and present medical education research projects is desirable

What we offer

Year-round academic calendar with three student intakes annually
Strong commitment to technology-enhanced, learner-centered education
Opportunities for research in medical education
Collaborative and supportive academic community

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