Position Summary
The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP), funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, seeks to support undergraduate students who are economically disadvantage and/or those who identify with groups that have been historically underrepresented in healthcare professions.Program participants are selected because of promising achievement in college as well as a commitment to pursue careers within the health professions. SHPEP is national academic enrichment program offered at twelve medical center sites across the country.
At Columbia University Irving Medical Center, the program offers career exposure in Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing and Physical Therapy to eligible students for free. Throughout the duration of the six-week program, students are afforded intensive and personalized health professions school preparation. The support provided for participating students help them to become more competitive applicants to health professions schools. Each year, SHPEP serves 80 scholars who will be rising college sophomores and juniors at the time of program participation.
A major component of the programs is centered on academic enrichment with a focus on improving of scholars’ performance in pre-health science courses. Supplemental courses are also offered to help scholars strengthen their learning and study skills. Alongside their coursework, scholars participate in practical experiences and career exposure seminars.
SHPEP Program Facilitators will assist with managing pre-health science courses and general program execution for all program scholars. Participating scholars are undergraduate students (rising sophomores and Juniors at the time of the program) from diverse backgrounds who generally have varying skillsets and require guidance for education advancement and career exploration. Ideal candidates for the SHPEP Program Facilitator positions are those interested in working with students who fit the demographics previously described. This is a great opportunity to assist with exercising curriculum construction, providing course instruction, and establishing differentiation skills.
Responsibilities
SHPEP Program Facilitators will be responsible for assisting with the supervision, guidance and education of college students enrolled in the summer program. Specific responsibilities will require that Program Facilitators:
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Full-time CUIMC students with education and training in science and/or mathematics.
Demonstration of leadership and organization skills.
Previous teaching experience is extremely helpful, but not necessary.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
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