Behavioral Science & Epidemiology/Biostatistics Instructor

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Kaplan Medical Faculty is an exclusive team of content experts and educators who deliver innovative prep programs designed to help students advance their education and realize their potential. Our team employs first-class teaching methods based on carefully curated curriculum and score-boosting strategies, delivering engaging specialty content that effectively prepares students for their licensure exams.

This role primarily involves in-person teaching at New York-based programs, with opportunities to also teach live online sessions via Zoom Webinar.

In this part-time role, you will:

• Deliver instruction in Step 1 Behavioral Science & Epidemiology/Biostatistics.

• Exhibit strong presentation skills and interact professionally with students.

• Adapt teaching style to meet diverse learner needs and actively engage students.

• Incorporate content revisions, respond promptly to scheduling requests, arrive on time, deliver assigned content within the allotted time, and address student questions.

• Utilize teaching technology such as Zoom Webinar and PowerPoint.

• Maintain consistent availability to teach on-site in New York during scheduled program dates.

• Have the opportunity to teach on-site at medical school campuses, depending on location.
   

Requirements

• M.D., D.O., or Ph.D.

• Preferred: 5+ years teaching healthcare students preparing for licensure exams or 5+ years clinical experience working with healthcare students.

• Inactive licenses considered case-by-case if due to non-disciplinary reasons.

• Ph.D. applicants must currently teach medical students preparing for USMLE Step 1 in a degree-granting institution.

• Eligible for applicable licensure exam.

• Content expertise aligned with licensure exam blueprint.

• Active, unencumbered medical license valid in the US (if applicable).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
   

Benefits

• Paid practice class simulation time.

• Competitive compensation starting at $150/hr.

• Flexible scheduling with varying time commitments.

• Free or discounted Kaplan courses for qualifying employees or their family members through Kaplan’s Gift of Knowledge Program.
   

Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.