Faculty in Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine; Medical Educator

Open Rank Faculty in Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine (Medical Educator)

Job : 299884

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

The Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine (DNRM), in collaboration with the Office of Academic Affairs at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG), Augusta University, invites applications for a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, to serve in an educator position. DNRM seeks a creative and innovative educator who will contribute to the design and delivery of neuroscience and neuroanatomy curricula for medical, graduate, and other health sciences students.

Teaching responsibilities will span a variety of instructional settings, including large-group lectures, small-group learning, and laboratory sessions. The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of DNRM and support interdisciplinary initiatives within the School of Medicine through participation in educational research, faculty development, curriculum and course design, assessment, and educational leadership. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Teach neuroscience and neuroanatomy curricula for medical, graduate, and other health sciences students, in the Medical College of Georgia and Augusta University. Participate in small group facilitation, educational research, faculty development, or other scholarly endeavors that support the mission of the MCG Office of Academic Affairs. Participate on various committees and provide public and professional service to the community and the department/college/University/USG.

Doctoral degree (MD, DO, PhD, MD/PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) from an accredited institution. Educational experience in medical education or other health sciences-related educational programs. 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. Exceptional students nearing completion of their terminal degree will also be considered.

• Assistant Professor – Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduate training.
• Associate Professor – Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.
• Professor – Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation.
• Evidence of ability as a teacher.
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned.
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements).
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

• Experience in teaching Neuroscience and Neuroanatomy.
• Significant experience in undergraduate medical education.
• Experience in assessment.
• Experience in the use of educational technology.

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

• Assistant Professor – Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.
• Associate Professor – Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.
• Professor – Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more. Also, our…