Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Supplemental Instruction Leader II
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Supplemental Instruction Leader II – Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (South Los Angeles)
Job Description Provide Supplemental Instruction to enhance students’ academic success in the College of Medicine. The Supplemental Instruction Leader II will assist students with regularly scheduled, out‑of‑class review sessions. SI will provide informal seminars in which students review notes, discuss readings, develop organizational tools, and prepare for examinations. Students learn how to integrate course content with reasoning and study skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ascertain course requirements by meeting with course director(s) and course coordinator(s) prior to the start of each course and maintain contact throughout the term.
Maintain regular contact with the Senior Director of Learning Skills regarding student progress and concerns.
Be familiar with campus resources and offer applicable resources to students when needed.
Plan SI sessions using a wide variety of interactive learning strategies (without re‑teaching, lecturing, or completing students’ assignments for them).
Conduct SI sessions with students and ensure timely arrivals; sessions will be held both virtually and in person.
Prepare handouts, informal quizzes, and other learning aids for SI sessions.
Collect attendance data survey for every session and submit weekly.
Report on all critical issues to the Academic Success Manager immediately.
Allot up to 3 hours per week for meetings with course directors and/or coordinators (minimum 1 check‑in per week).
Allot a total of 3 hours weekly preparation for SI instruction.
Allot a minimum of 3 hours weekly for SI instruction, including holding review sessions and assisting with USMLE Step 1 prep.
Allot 3 minimum hours weekly for office hours with students.
Attend and participate in SI Leader group meetings to report and discuss any issues, concerns, and study strategies with the Academic Success Manager and other SI Leaders.
Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
Follow all university procedures and policies.
Ensure commitment to the students’ success.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements Education
Successful completion of the pre‑clinical curriculum at a US or International medical school (unofficial transcripts required prior to hiring).
Successful passing of the USMLE Step 1 exam (proof of passing required prior to hiring).
Ability to work flexible hours 10‑20 hours per week, including weekly student sessions and office hours for the entire academic year.
Prior experience with tutoring or teaching medical students.
Prior experience with tutoring or teaching students in higher education settings.
Prior experience with tutoring/teaching in health sciences programs.
Skills
Understanding the importance and application of effective study skills and strategies.
Good organizational and time‑management skills (must submit attendance sheets, lesson plans, and timesheets promptly).
Effective communication skills.
Prior enrollment in Foundations of Medicine or Organ Systems courses (or equivalent) is highly desirable.
Capacity to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
Commitment to work the time promised.
Ability to attend a paid mandatory training prior to working with students.
Teaching and/or tutoring experience strongly desired.
Understanding of different learning styles and tactics for teaching and developing student comprehension.
Ideal candidate familiar with all levels of courses, specifically within FM, OS, Step Prep or Clerkships:
Foundations of Medicine 1 (FM1): Anatomy and Physiology (6 weeks)
Foundations of Medicine 2 (FM2): Genetics, Embryology, and Histology (5 weeks)
Foundations of Medicine 3 (FM3): Biochemistry & Metabolism (4 weeks)
Foundations of Medicine 4 (FM4): Immunology and Microbiology (4 weeks)
Foundations of Medicine 5 (FM5): Pharmacology and Pathology (6 weeks)
Organ Systems 1 (OS1): Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems (4 weeks)
Organ Systems 2 (OS2): Gastrointestinal and Renal Systems (5 weeks)
Organ Systems 3 (OS3): Musculoskeletal System and Rheumatology (4 weeks)
Organ Systems 4 (OS4): Hematology, Oncology and ENT (5 weeks)
Organ Systems 5 (OS5): Neurological System and Behavioral Science (5 weeks)
Organ Systems 6 (OS6): Renal and Endocrine Systems (5 weeks)
Core Clinical Clerkships (Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Neurology, Obstetrics‑Gynecology, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Surgery)
Courses subject to change based upon need.
Additional Information Conditional Employment:
This position is classified as “Conditional,” contingent upon continued funding and any restrictions of the Title II grant (expires 05/08/2026). Continuation of the position depends on availability of funding; work may not continue after the grant end dates unless an extension is obtained in writing.
Physical Demands:
Occasional stooping, frequent standing, constant walking, sitting, climbing, reaching high/low levels, finger movement, speaking clearly, hearing conversationally, and seeing far and near. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
Occasionally required to work in confined space. Position is on‑site unless specific authorization from the manager. Reasonable accommodations may be made to accommodate disabilities.
Mental Demands:
Frequent work on a variety of unrelated tasks, constant calculation, interrupted work, use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to accommodate disabilities.
Special Requirements:
Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
Compliance with CDU COVID‑19 requirements as described on the CDU COVID‑19 webpage. See https://www.cdrewu.edu/covid-policy/ or contact the Campus Nursing Office at nurseofficer@cdrewu.edu.
EEO Statement:
Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, or covered veteran status.
Fair Chance Statement:
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.
Seniority level:
Associate
Employment type:
Part‑time
Job function:
Administrative
Industries:
Higher Education
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Job Description Provide Supplemental Instruction to enhance students’ academic success in the College of Medicine. The Supplemental Instruction Leader II will assist students with regularly scheduled, out‑of‑class review sessions. SI will provide informal seminars in which students review notes, discuss readings, develop organizational tools, and prepare for examinations. Students learn how to integrate course content with reasoning and study skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ascertain course requirements by meeting with course director(s) and course coordinator(s) prior to the start of each course and maintain contact throughout the term.
Maintain regular contact with the Senior Director of Learning Skills regarding student progress and concerns.
Be familiar with campus resources and offer applicable resources to students when needed.
Plan SI sessions using a wide variety of interactive learning strategies (without re‑teaching, lecturing, or completing students’ assignments for them).
Conduct SI sessions with students and ensure timely arrivals; sessions will be held both virtually and in person.
Prepare handouts, informal quizzes, and other learning aids for SI sessions.
Collect attendance data survey for every session and submit weekly.
Report on all critical issues to the Academic Success Manager immediately.
Allot up to 3 hours per week for meetings with course directors and/or coordinators (minimum 1 check‑in per week).
Allot a total of 3 hours weekly preparation for SI instruction.
Allot a minimum of 3 hours weekly for SI instruction, including holding review sessions and assisting with USMLE Step 1 prep.
Allot 3 minimum hours weekly for office hours with students.
Attend and participate in SI Leader group meetings to report and discuss any issues, concerns, and study strategies with the Academic Success Manager and other SI Leaders.
Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
Follow all university procedures and policies.
Ensure commitment to the students’ success.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements Education
Successful completion of the pre‑clinical curriculum at a US or International medical school (unofficial transcripts required prior to hiring).
Successful passing of the USMLE Step 1 exam (proof of passing required prior to hiring).
Ability to work flexible hours 10‑20 hours per week, including weekly student sessions and office hours for the entire academic year.
Prior experience with tutoring or teaching medical students.
Prior experience with tutoring or teaching students in higher education settings.
Prior experience with tutoring/teaching in health sciences programs.
Skills
Understanding the importance and application of effective study skills and strategies.
Good organizational and time‑management skills (must submit attendance sheets, lesson plans, and timesheets promptly).
Effective communication skills.
Prior enrollment in Foundations of Medicine or Organ Systems courses (or equivalent) is highly desirable.
Capacity to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
Commitment to work the time promised.
Ability to attend a paid mandatory training prior to working with students.
Teaching and/or tutoring experience strongly desired.
Understanding of different learning styles and tactics for teaching and developing student comprehension.
Ideal candidate familiar with all levels of courses, specifically within FM, OS, Step Prep or Clerkships:
Foundations of Medicine 1 (FM1): Anatomy and Physiology (6 weeks)
Foundations of Medicine 2 (FM2): Genetics, Embryology, and Histology (5 weeks)
Foundations of Medicine 3 (FM3): Biochemistry & Metabolism (4 weeks)
Foundations of Medicine 4 (FM4): Immunology and Microbiology (4 weeks)
Foundations of Medicine 5 (FM5): Pharmacology and Pathology (6 weeks)
Organ Systems 1 (OS1): Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems (4 weeks)
Organ Systems 2 (OS2): Gastrointestinal and Renal Systems (5 weeks)
Organ Systems 3 (OS3): Musculoskeletal System and Rheumatology (4 weeks)
Organ Systems 4 (OS4): Hematology, Oncology and ENT (5 weeks)
Organ Systems 5 (OS5): Neurological System and Behavioral Science (5 weeks)
Organ Systems 6 (OS6): Renal and Endocrine Systems (5 weeks)
Core Clinical Clerkships (Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Neurology, Obstetrics‑Gynecology, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Surgery)
Courses subject to change based upon need.
Additional Information Conditional Employment:
This position is classified as “Conditional,” contingent upon continued funding and any restrictions of the Title II grant (expires 05/08/2026). Continuation of the position depends on availability of funding; work may not continue after the grant end dates unless an extension is obtained in writing.
Physical Demands:
Occasional stooping, frequent standing, constant walking, sitting, climbing, reaching high/low levels, finger movement, speaking clearly, hearing conversationally, and seeing far and near. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
Occasionally required to work in confined space. Position is on‑site unless specific authorization from the manager. Reasonable accommodations may be made to accommodate disabilities.
Mental Demands:
Frequent work on a variety of unrelated tasks, constant calculation, interrupted work, use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to accommodate disabilities.
Special Requirements:
Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
Compliance with CDU COVID‑19 requirements as described on the CDU COVID‑19 webpage. See https://www.cdrewu.edu/covid-policy/ or contact the Campus Nursing Office at nurseofficer@cdrewu.edu.
EEO Statement:
Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, or covered veteran status.
Fair Chance Statement:
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.
Seniority level:
Associate
Employment type:
Part‑time
Job function:
Administrative
Industries:
Higher Education
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