Job Description

Company Description

Trinity Medical Sciences University / Trinity School of Medicine is a community of professionals dedicated to excellence in teaching, education research and scholarly engagement, as well as community involvement. The basic science section of the MD program is based on the stunning Caribbean island of St. Vincent, while the clinical science component is located in Warner Robins, Georgia. Successful applicants will be expected to work in Warner Robins, Georgia with occasional travel to the St. Vincent campus.

We are seeking a highly qualified MD/DO or PhD educator with demonstrated success teaching USMLE® Step 1–relevant content and/or leading comprehensive review courses. This Assistant Dean would provide individualized and small-group instruction, develop and vet assessment items, and coach students in evidence-based test-taking strategies. This is an in-house, on-site role responsible for improving NBME® CBSE performance and first-time Step 1 pass rates through targeted remediation, structured review sessions, and close collaboration with faculty and student support services.

Responsibilities

Direct Instruction & Tutoring

• Deliver high-yield sessions aligned to USMLE Step 1/CBSE/ NBME blueprints, integrating foundational sciences with clinical correlations.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group tutoring; create individualized learning plans, study schedules, and active-learning activities.
• Teach metacognitive strategies, spaced retrieval, and question-dissection methods to enhance accuracy and speed.

Assessment & Item Development

• Author, review, and calibrate multiple-choice questions to NBME item-writing standards (single best answer, appropriate stems/options, plausible distractors).
• Conduct post-exam analyses (difficulty, discrimination, point-biserial) and use data to refine instruction and items.
• Curate and align third-party question resources and formative quizzes to curricular objectives.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Track learner performance (CBSE subscores, discipline-level trends, question bank analytics) and maintain confidential progress notes.
• Generate actionable weekly reports and dashboards for students, advisors, and leadership, including risk flags and recommended interventions.

Program Development & Collaboration

• Design structured review blocks, boot camps, and targeted workshops (biostatistics/epidemiology, ethics, pharmacology, microbiology, physiology, pathology, and systems-based integration).
• Coordinate with course directors, the Term 5 review team, learning specialists, and the registrar to ensure timely scheduling and student compliance.
• Contribute to academic integrity practices and proctoring standards for mock exams and diagnostic assessments.

Student Support

• Coach learners on time management, resilience, and test-day readiness; connect students to appropriate academic and wellness resources.
• Hold consistent office hours and maintain high-touch communication, especially for students on remediation plans.

Required Qualifications

• MD/DO or PhD in a relevant biomedical discipline.
• Significant experience (minimum 3 years) teaching medical students in basic/clinical sciences or leading a recognized Step 1 review course.
• Documented success improving learner outcomes on CBSE/Step 1 (e.g., pass rates, score gains, remediation completion).
• Demonstrated excellence in question writing and item review consistent with NBME standards.
• Strong command of Step 1 content domains and competency-based medical education.
• Proficiency with educational technologies (learning management systems, question banks/analytics, virtual whiteboards).

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in assessment, psychometrics, or medical education 
• Experience with learning analytics dashboards and data-informed coaching.
• Prior service in a review company or as a course/clerkship director.
• Experience supporting diverse learners, including test anxiety, ESL, or non-traditional backgrounds.

Core Competencies

• Instructional Mastery: Clear, engaging teaching with emphasis on integration and clinical reasoning.
• Assessment Literacy: Skilled in item writing, blueprinting, and post-hoc exam analysis.
• Coaching & Communication: Empathic, organized, and outcome-focused; excellent written/oral communication.
• Data-Informed Practice: Uses metrics to personalize interventions and demonstrate impact.
• Professionalism: Confidentiality, reliability, and collaborative mindset.

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Improved CBSE mean and subject subscores for coached cohorts.
• Increased first-time Step 1 pass rate and reduced time-to-readiness.
• Completion rates for individualized learning plans and documented coaching encounters.
• Quality and performance of tutor-authored items (e.g., acceptable difficulty and discrimination indices).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and disability insurance (short- and long-term)
• Paid time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Work Location

• On-site role based in Warner Robins, GA, with scheduled afternoon, evening and/or weekend review sessions as needed around exam cycles.
• Occasional travel to nearby instructional sites for coordination or workshops may be required, including to St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Compensation

Based on education and experience; expected range: $125,000 - $175,000 annually.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following as one combined PDF to hr@tmsu.edu.vc or via LinkedIn Easy Apply attachment:

1. Cover letter detailing Step 1/CBSE teaching and outcomes,
2. Curriculum vitae,
3. Two sample NBME-style items (with keys/rationales), and
4. Contact information for three references.

Equal Opportunity Statement: We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.

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