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Small Interactive Group Facilitator
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Position Number: 2210471
Location: San Antonio, TX
Position Type: Multicultural Affairs and Affirmative Action

Small Interactive Group Facilitator

UIW Mission

Position Summary
The University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) educates aspiring physicians to be justice-minded, global citizens using a community-based, distributed model of education, which fosters inclusion, discovery and innovation.

The UIWSOM invites applications for Small Interactive Groups (SIGS) facilitators. Small Group Interactive Sessions (SIGS) are a cornerstone of the first two years of the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) curriculum. During the first phase (first two years), learners meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8am to noon in small groups along with a faculty process facilitator.

Faculty facilitators guide and evaluate the SIGS process. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to adult learning principles and student-centered learning. In addition, the applicant must successfully complete the SIGS facilitator training program.

This position is considered a "Responsible Employee" under Title IX federal regulations and "Mandatory Reporter" under Texas state law and The UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about violating Title IX. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Essential Functions
Guide and evaluate the SIGS process
Strong commitment to adult learning principles to include student-centered learning
Check learner weekly formative assessments
Attend weekly or bi-weekly SIGS facilitator debriefs

Job Duties

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of and commitment to the mission, vision, and guiding principles of UIWSOM
Ability to collaborate effectively with administration, staff, peers, faculty, and community-based partners
Strong interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and motivation to learn and contribute to the growth and development of UIWSOM
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
Strong collaboration, team building, and conflict resolution skills
Strong verbal/written communication skills
Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA

Required Education
DO, MD, JD, EdD, PhD or terminal degree in any health profession field.

Required Work Experience
Evidence of effective interpersonal, organizational, team-building, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in small group facilitation.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

Work Hours
Must be available to work 8-10 hours per week.Monday-Wednesday-Friday and some availability on Sunday.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands of this job include:
Frequent use of hands, vision (e.g. close and color vision and the ability to adjust focus) and hearing
Ability to tolerate exposure to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties

Posting Number: UN484PO
Job Type:
Job Category: Faculty
Desired Start Date:
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Associate Dean of Medical and Interprofessional Education
Salary:
Open Date: 04/05/2021
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/18003

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sex, gender, age, or religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).