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Montana State University WWAMI Non-Tenure Track Clinical Mentor in Bozeman, Montana
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26126
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Kayla Ouert
(406) 994-4411
kayla.ouert@montana.edu
Classification Title Instructor
Working Title WWAMI Non-Tenure Track Clinical Mentor
Brief Position Overview
The Montana WWAMI Medical Education Program invites applications for two non-tenure track clinical mentor positions. The mentor positions provide an integrated, four-year curriculum of consistent training and mentoring in clinical skills and professionalism to the students in the WWAMI program. The WWAMI Medical Education Program provides classroom-based education at MSU Bozeman for first and second-year medical students in partnership with the University of Washington School of Medicine and clinical education to third and fourth-year students throughout the five-state WWAMI region.
Faculty Tenure Track No
Faculty Rank Non-Tenure Track
Position Number 4A6155
Department WWAMI Medical Educ Program
Division WWAMI Medical Education Program
Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track (Pooled)
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FTE 0.25
Benefits Eligible Depends on FTE (please contact Human Resources - 406-994-3651)
Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type LOA
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
The Montana WWAMI Medical Education Program invites applications for two non-tenure track clinical mentor positions. These positions are 25% FTE part-time positions. Applicants can concurrently apply for a 25% FTE clinical lead administrative role if they desire a 50% benefited position.
In the WWAMI curriculum, all Montana WWAMI students constitute the “Big Sky College” of the University of Washington School of Medicine ( UWSOM ). The College Faculty are the clinical heart and soul of the curriculum. As college faculty, you will introduce students to clinical medicine and teach them the fundamental clinical skills that they will use throughout their career. You will mentor your students through all four years of medical school helping them select their career and providing support and guidance through difficult times. The clinical skills curriculum is largely developed by UWSOM , but each site also implements some of the objectives in their own style.
Duties and Responsibilities
COLLEGE FACULTY LOGISTICS :
Each faculty member has, on average, a student load of 20-24 individuals consisting of 5 medical students per year (including expanded students).
The mentorship of student with faculty member lasts throughout the student’s tenure in medical school.
Each faculty member will spend one half-day each week teaching College Clinical Tutorials. Much of this instruction will take place in a patient care setting.
Each faculty member will spend one additional half-day each week working on College activities, either teaching aspects of the Foundations of Clinical Medicine Course; in meetings; in faculty development; or in other College related activities.
MENTORING RESPONSIBILITIES :
Foundations Phase
Introduce yourself to each new student and welcome them to medical school at the start of year; including orientation activities. Meet with your group of 5 students for a community building activity at least once per semester.
Provide support, guidance, and mentoring to each student in the context of a personal mentoring relationship. This includes one-on-one meetings starting early in the curriculum and then occuring once per term. May also include social group gatherings, or individual college activities (parties, service projects, etc.). Some of these may occur during evenings or weekends.
Assist students with academic issues as they develop.
Assist students with clinical issues as they develop.
Assist students with professional identify formation and career advising.
Assist students with scholarship requirements.
Attend White Coat Ceremony.
During Clinical Training (Patient Care Phase and Exploration and Focus Phase)
Continue to provide a mentoring relationship with your students, proactively contacting each student at least quarterly by email, phone call or through social gatherings.
Review and assist in the progress of each student through the clinical curriculum including: written clerkship performance; performance on Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) or other clinical assessments; review reflections/experiences of students as they proceed through clinical training.
Track and monitor the progress of each student through all aspects of clinical skills training which includes an electronic dashboard system.
Provide career counseling as requested.
Provide residency application advice as requested.
Review and edit students’ personal statements as requested.
If schedule permits, attend Physician’s Oath and Hooding Ceremony and annual College Faculty retreat in Seattle.
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES :
Foundations Phase
Participate in the delivery of the curricular content of the Orientation and Clinical Immersion timeframes, typically delivered over 2-3 days in July and the first two weeks of September, respectively.
Teach the Foundations of Clinical Medicine curriculum in College Clinical Tutorial sessions to assigned College students in bi-weekly bedside (or outpatient clinic) teaching sessions
Develop and expand the student’s medical interviewing and communication skills
Teach technique and skills of complete medical database acquisition
Teach basic and advanced physical examination
Observe and critique the skills and technique of the comprehensive patient evaluation (history and physical examination) at the bedside during College Clinical Tutorials
Listen to and correct the student oral case presentations during College Clinical Tutorials.
Assist in the development of each student’s clinical reasoning ability, including differential and working diagnoses, as pertains to each patient encounter
Read and correct/edit student write-ups within one week of receipt
Participate in additional teaching sessions of the Foundations of Clinical Medicine curriculum including small group skills development sessions; Interprofessional Education ( IPE ) sessions; simulation sessions; and other teaching activities on regular College Clinical Tutorials or during College meeting/clinical skills teaching ½ day
Read and comment on students’ required and optional written reflections, and other required or optional assignments
Provide detailed written student feedback for the College Clinical Tutorial component of the Foundations of Clinical Medicine Course at the end of each term
Precept or observe required OSCEs (for students of other College faculty)
Assist in remediation for students from your own group who have had two or more “needs development” ratings on OSCE station evaluations
Routinely teach and model professionalism
Routinely teach and model medical ethics
During Clinical Training (Patient Care Phase and Exploration and Focus Phase)
Review/monitor progress of each student through their clinical training including; clerkship performance, performance on clinical experiences such as OSCEs, review of the reflections/experiences, and continued assistance in personal and professional development.
GENERAL :
Participate in faculty development sessions, general faculty meetings, and clinical faculty meetings (which occur periodically throughout the year) as appropriate
Provide faculty development at the request of the Regional Dean or the Associate Dean for the Colleges
Be a resource for teaching faculty within the state
Develop collaborative projects with the WWAMI leadership to promote the mission of the Colleges and UWSOM within the WWAMI region
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
MD degree or the equivalent.
Completion of residency training with board eligibility.
Montana Medical License in good standing (or ability to obtain).
Courtesy privileges at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital, or ability to obtain.
Demonstrated passion for teaching the art and science of medicine.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Training or experience in medical education.
Experience teaching medical students.
Training or experience in advising medical students.
Training or experience with longitudinal mentorship.
The Successful Candidate Will
Have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
Be able to relate effectively to and establish rapport with medical students
Help to build innovative teaching programs
Work productively in a team-oriented environment
Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with faculty and the Bozeman physician community
Possess a commitment to providing health education for Montanans and providing for Montana’s physician workforce needs
Be willing and able to travel occasionally to meetings out of state
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
It is expected that the successful candidates be available for in-person work during days assigned for clinical skills workshop teaching on Wednesdays during normal business hours and on either Tuesday or Thursday every other week during the academic year for bedside teaching known as College Clinical Tutorials.
The position for which you have applied MAY BE a Union position. Union affiliation is determined by job duties and the collective bargaining unit.
Non-Tenure Track Faculty – Any position that is .5 FTE or more is represented by the Associated Faculty of Montana State University ( AFMSU ). Faculty covered by AFMSU may choose to pay membership dues. This is a condition of employment. Additional information can be found at AFMSU (http://afmsu4ntt.org) or by emailing AFSMU (afmsu4ntt@gmail.com) .
Any position less than .5 FTE is not represented by the Union and is not required to pay dues.
If the FTE changes during employment, the representational status of this position could be impacted.
Exceptions: Anyone having successfully completed a PEI exam or any faculty working in Extension are exempt from the Union
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
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Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 2
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Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on March 27, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
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