Faculty- Learning Specialist; Savannah Campus

Overview

Open Rank Faculty - Learning Specialist (Savannah Campus)

The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is seeking a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor as a Learning Specialist on the Savannah Campus. The primary purpose is to promote and advance medical education through student advising and support, faculty development, and curricular development. This position must stay current in teaching strategies, technologies, and research in medical education.

This position is not on tenure track.

• Work collaboratively to continually provide students optimal support and experiences
• Participate in academic performance hearings
• Provide guidance to students on various study skills and strategies for learning
• Provide faculty development in teaching and evaluation strategies and current technologies appropriate to the department
• Provide curricular support to all students on the Savannah Campus
• Engage and support the COM in curriculum and program development
• Conduct assessment of curriculum, student achievement and learning technologies on a regular basis and present findings to COM administrators and faculty
• Research current trends and new technologies in health care education to advise and counsel faculty for curricular design, modification and implementation
• Participate in department and college-wide committees
• Provide and maintain a reliable schedule of office hours for student advising, tutoring, remediation and consultation
• Maintain a personal and professional development plan including teaching, research, scholarly activity and service
• Display behavior consistent with professional ethics
• Performs other duties as assigned

Must have five years of related educational experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Assistant Professor — Early level career with appropriate post-graduate training
• Associate Professor — Mid level career with at least five years at the rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent
• Professor — Senior level career with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or equivalent

For all USG institutions and academic ranks: evidence of ability as a teacher; activity as a scholar and ability in all assigned duties; successful experience (waivable for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and desirable personal qualities judged on interview, biographical data, and recommendations.

• Evidence of effective teaching in clinical, small group, and large group classroom settings, and leadership in courses.
• Evidence of effective teaching, experience in faculty development, and ability to collaborate with a team of medical educators from clinical and basic science disciplines.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to work collaboratively and independently, problem solve, think critically, and be flexible.
• Evidence of innovation and scholarship in medical education is desired.

This position is fiscal year-based and works year-round. The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements; subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Tuition Assistance may be available after six months of employment.

Rank and salary are determined at hire based on factors including experience, education, credentials, specialty, and training, while considering internal equity and market data. Advancement through the faculty ranks occurs through the annual Promotion and Tenure process (typically five-year increments).

The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation’s largest medical schools by class size, anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional campuses across Georgia, and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia.…