Open Rank Faculty- Learning Specialist (Savannah Campus)

Georgia Tech

Augusta, GA

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Academic Advice, Biology, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Training, College Level Faculty, Communication Skills, Educational Evaluation, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Genomic Medicine, Health Education, Health Science, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Internet Security, Leadership, Medical Research, Medicine, Neuroscience, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, People Management, Preventive Medicine, Problem Solving Skills, Public Health, Scholarship, Team Player, Technical Research, Technical Strategy, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Trend Analysis

LOCATION

Augusta, GA

POSTED

3 days ago

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Job Summary

Job ID 274693

Position # 40077124

The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is currently seeking a full time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor as a Learning Specialist on theSavannah Campus. The primary purpose of this position is to promote and advance the field of medical education through student advising and support, faculty development, and curricular development. This position must be current in teaching strategies, technologies, and research in medical education.This position is not considered to be on tenure track.

Responsibilities

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 supports the COM in curriculum and program development
Conduct assessment of curriculum, student achievement and learning technologies on regular basis and presents to COM administrators and faculty
Research current trends and new technologies in health care education to advise and counsel faculty for purposes of curricular design, modification and implementation
Participate in department and college wide committees
Provide and maintains a reliable schedule of office hours for student advising, tutoring, remediation and consultation
Maintain a personal and professional development plan which must include teaching, research, scholarly activity and service to assure growth and currency within the health professions field
Display behavior consistent with professional ethics
Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

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

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.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

¿ 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); and,

¿ Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of effective teaching in clinical, small group and large group classroom teaching, and leadership roles in courses.
Evidence of effective teaching, experience in faculty development, and a commitment to work productively with a team of medical educators from clinical and basic science disciplines.
Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively and independently, problem solve, think critically, and demonstrate flexibility.
Evidence of innovation and scholarship in medical education is also desired.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

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 full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website:

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 260 students per class. The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provides about 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to more than 500 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at .

Location

MCG Savannah Campus

13040 Abercorn Street

Savannah, GA 31419

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at .
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Open Rank Faculty- Learning Specialist (Savannah Campus)

Georgia Tech

Augusta, GA

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