Company Description
RUSM
Founded in 1978, Ross University School of Medicine (Ross Med) prepares skilled, practice-ready physicians to lead within the U.S. healthcare system, supported by a network of more than 16,000 alumni.
Ross Med is committed to expanding access to opportunities across the medical profession and offers students from a wide range of backgrounds the opportunity to pursue a Doctor of Medicine degree. Students complete their foundational studies in Bridgetown, Barbados, before completing their clinical training in one of our affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the U.S.
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Job Description
Join Our Faculty at Ross University School of Medicine – Histology and Cell Biology
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 Histology and Cell Biology.
Our academic center is housed in the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Center, offering a dynamic and collaborative environment focused on excellence in medical education.
What We’re Looking For:
We seek dynamic, adaptive, and tech-savvy educator preferably with prior teaching experience at a North American, United Kingdom or Irish medical school, who is enthusiastic about teaching in diverse formats, including small group learning, interactive workshops, and digital content creation. Ideal candidates will embrace technology and be committed to student-centered learning.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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 Dean.
- Comply with all institutional policies and standards.
Why Join RUSM?
- 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.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications & Preferred Experience:
- Terminal degree required: PhD, MD, or equivalent, with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
- Prior teaching experience at a North American, United Kingdom or Irish medical school is strongly preferred.
- Strong teaching skills and a demonstrated ability 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.
- Preference will be given to candidates with proven teaching experience in Histology & Cell Biology and ability to contribute to other areas of the anatomical sciences
- 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.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Willingness and ability to reside in Barbados is required
Additional Information
If you’re ready to inspire future physicians and thrive in a forward-thinking academic environment, we encourage you to apply.
Please include cover letter with your applications that highlights your interest and experience teaching in required subject areas for 1st & 2nd year medical students.
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
