Open Rank Faculty & Medical Educator

University of Georgia • Athens, GA

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About The Position

The University of Georgia School of Medicine is seeking two experienced, innovative faculty members at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor who will serve as medical educators to teach primarily in our pre-clerkship curriculum (Years 1 and 2). This may include, but is not limited to, serving as a facilitator in small group learning and as a large group instructor. We are seeking to address current curricular needs in neuroscience, cell biology/histology, physiology and pathology, so individuals with training and teaching experience in one or more of these areas are especially encouraged to apply. Medical Educators are expected to participate in developing assessment questions for weekly quizzes and module examinations, participate in exam adjudication sessions when appropriate, and participate in faculty development sessions. Medical Educators also participate in collaborative educational research or other scholarly endeavors, and will serve on department, school and/or university committees as needed. UGA School of Medicine basic science and clinical science faculty work closely together within our unique curriculum, including in pairs to facilitate case-based small group student learning on a weekly basis. The successful candidate will have a primary appointment at the University of Georgia School of Medicine, in either the Department of Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences or the Department of Clinical Sciences, depending on whether he/she has basic sciences training or clinical training. The candidate will also have an adjunct faculty appointment in the appropriate department at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. Our campus will continue to educate medical students from the Medical College of Georgia through approximately 2030, as the UGA School of Medicine becomes fully established. The position is a non-tenure track appointment, and rank will be awarded commensurate with experience. Department of Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences promotion guidelines can be found here: https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/capu-criteria-interdisciplinary-biomedical-sciences.pdf. Department of Clinical Sciences promotion guidelines can be found here: https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/capu-criteria-clinical-sciences.pdf For candidates with an MD or DO degree, if additional campus duties require hospital privileges, the following would also be required: board certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (when appropriate), the ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license in the state of Georgia and appropriate hospital credentials, and the ability to obtain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration license.

Requirements

• PhD, MD, DO, DVM, PharmD or equivalent degree.
• For candidates with an MD or DO degree, if additional campus duties require hospital privileges, the following would also be required: board certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (when appropriate), the ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license in the state of Georgia and appropriate hospital credentials, and the ability to obtain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration license.

Nice To Haves

• Postdoctoral training is highly desirable.
• Evidence of teaching excellence is highly desirable, as is at least one year of experience with case-based and active learning methods in both small and large group settings.
• Preference will be given to candidates with at least one year of prior teaching experience in U.S. medical education programs, and to those who will be actively engaged in some form of research or scholarship.
• Our students study basic and clinical sciences in a highly integrated, systems-based, hybrid curriculum that incorporates active learning strategies in small and large group settings. We seek outstanding, team-oriented educators with excellent communication skills who will share our excitement in contributing to this dynamic and innovative educational program.
• Preference will be given to candidates who also demonstrate a commitment to educational research or other scholarly endeavors.

Responsibilities

• Teach basic science concepts and facilitate self-directed learning as needed in the integrated curriculum at the School of Medicine in both large and small group settings.
• Participate in faculty run quiz and exam building and post-examination faculty adjudication sessions throughout the academic year.
• Participation in educational research or other forms of research/scholarship.
• Participation on department, school and/or university committees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees