Director of Medical Practice, and Faculty

Mercer University•Macon, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercer University School of Medicine is seeking a non-tenure track Clinical Faculty position to serve as Director of Medical Practice. The rank will be determined based on the credentials of the selected candidate. The Mercer University School of Medicine is seeking a highly qualified educator with a passion for teaching thorough history and physical exam skills. This position is available on the Macon campus. This teaching position will play a key role in planning for the 2nd year curriculum, including all clinical skills practices, practicums, and final exams. This M.D. will give lectures or recruit faculty to provide overviews as directed in the curriculum and lead practice sessions. This position will need to oversee and grade any written assignments and clinical investigation curriculum, as well as remediate students as needed. Coordination with the Directors of Medical Practice and the entire Medical Practice Team on the Columbus and Savannah campuses is key. For over thirty years, MUSM has focused on training medical students to fulfill MUSM’s mission of preparing healthcare professionals to meet the primary care and health care needs of rural and underserved Georgia residents and communities. Emphasizing interactive and problem-based teaching strategies, our student-centered faculty provides a conceptual and practical foundation that equips graduates to be discerning consumers and innovative producers of knowledge across a variety of medical and community settings, as well as academic institutions. Through teaching, scholarship, and service, students and faculty work closely to have local, regional, national, and international impact.

Requirements

Hold a terminal degree (M.D.)
Experience in health professions education
10+ years of clinical experience
Experience with ultrasound and a willingness to learn point of care ultrasound as directed in the curriculum
Commitment to helping students refine their clinical reasoning ability and physical exam skills
Knowledge of computer based teaching applications (i.e. Learning Space, Canvas)
Working knowledge of electronic presentation applications (i.e. PowerPoint)
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work with members of the academic and clinical community
Strong service orientation and commitment to teamwork
Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

Planning for 2nd year curriculum including all clinical skills practices, practicums and final exams
Give lectures or recruit faculty to provide overviews as directed in the curriculum
Lead practice sessions
Oversee and grade any written assignments and clinical investigation curriculum
Remediate students as needed
Coordinate with the Directors of Medical Practice and the entire Medical Practice Team on the Columbus and Savannah campuses