Behavioral Science Professor

The University of Medicine and Health Sciences-St. Kitts (UMHS) invites applications for a faculty position in Behavioral Science

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

UMHS Campus, St. Kitts

The University of Medicine and Health Sciences-St. Kitts (UMHS) invites applications for a faculty position in Behavioral Science. Our modern campus is among the best in the Caribbean, equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology and a cloud-based Learning Management System, ensuring an exceptional educational experience for our students.

This faculty member is expected to support the design and delivery of pathology content in an integrated, cross-disciplinary, active learning-based curriculum.  Applicants must have a medical degree with outstanding credentials in teaching pathology/pathophysiology in an undergraduate medical education program or in a health professions educational setting in the United States. Applicants must also have training in a formal anatomic and/or clinical pathology residency program and demonstrated scholarship, which can be in any research field. At this time, all faculty appointments in the College of Medicine are non-tenure track. The College of Medicine anticipates being able to make tenure track positions available for application by existing faculty in the future.The University of Medicine and Health Sciences-St. Kitts (UMHS) invites applications for a faculty position in Behavioral Science. Our modern campus is among the best in the Caribbean, equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology and a cloud-based Learning Management System, ensuring an exceptional educational experience for our students.

About the Role: As part of our team, you will teach the Behavioral Science course in the second year of our MD program. Faculty members benefit from a collaborative teaching environment that allows time for research and scholarly activities. The academic year consists of three semesters, with teaching responsibilities distributed throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver approved syllabi and learning objectives.
• Organize and update course content regularly.
• Employ diverse teaching techniques and technologies for effective lectures.
• Prepare and administer assessments.
• Provide academic support and mentorship during office hours.
• Engage in faculty committees and community service.
• Supervise students in various learning activities, including problem-based learning and local clinical settings.
• Align the Behavioral Science program with USMLE exam requirements.
• Participate in departmental activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Passion for teaching and student success.
• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology or MD in Psychiatry.
• 3-5 years of teaching experience at an accredited medical school, preferably in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, or the UK.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

Course Description: MBEH 0830 Behavioral Science (5 credits)
This course explores the relationship between psychological factors and human development. Topics include common behavioral issues, culturally competent care, recognition of psychological disturbances, and workshops on clinical problems such as sexual dysfunction and bereavement. Students will develop skills for effective interviewing and empathetic patient interaction, focusing on psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacological interventions.

Salary: This is a full-time position with a salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health care coverage for both US and St. Kitts services.
• Seven weeks of vacation annually.
• One week of funded leave for approved professional conventions.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in faculty recruitment.

About UMHS: UMHS offers a four-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree and operates year-round with three semesters starting in January, May, and September. Our institution is accredited by ACCM and recognized by the Department of Education. Graduates have successfully obtained residencies across the United States and Canada. 

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, CV, and references to: Ed Purcell,  

For more information about our academic programs and student successes, visit www.umhs-sk.org.