Assistant/Associate Professor - Educational Innovation Institute
Job Summary
Job ID 291367
Position 40099849
The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University invites applications for a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the Educational Innovation Institute (EII). The mission of the EII is to champion excellence and innovation in health sciences education, and educational scholarship that enhances learning and develops educational leaders locally and globally. We seek a collaborative scholar with expertise in social science research methods and a strong potential to contribute to medical or health professions education. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Faculty Development and is a full-time, in-person role based on the Augusta University campus. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.
Responsibilities
- Research - 15%: Conduct independent and collaborative research in medical education, with an emphasis on areas such as learning sciences, curriculum design, assessment, faculty development, or educational technology integrated into the MCG strategic plan and related EII tactical plans.
- Journals - 10%: Publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and present at national conferences.
- Apply research findings - 15%: Apply research findings to advance curriculum, learner assessment, and faculty development, using evidence-based strategies and scholarly evaluation to enhance teaching and learning.
- Educational research design and implementation - 15%: Support and partner with MCG faculty, Academic Affairs & curriculum, MCG departments, and programs to support rigorous qualitative or mixed-methods educational research design and implementation.
- Mentor - 10%: Mentor faculty, residents, fellows, and students in educational research methodology, data analysis, and dissemination.
- Faculty Workshops - 10%: Develop and facilitate faculty workshops that support the progression of research skills from beginner to advanced levels while occasionally integrating content on teaching strategies, learning methodologies, and curriculum design.
- Consultation to support faculty - 10%: Provide expert consultation to support faculty in educational research and scholarly activities, fostering continuous improvement and innovation in academic practice.
- Committees - 10%: Serve on EII, MCG, and Augusta University committees as appropriate and needed.
- Other - 5%: Other duties as assigned by the MCG Associate Dean for Faculty Development.
Required Qualifications
Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, PsyD, or equivalent).
Demonstrated research experience in a social science field such as education, psychology, educational psychology, anthropology, sociology.
Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
Assistant Professor - Early level career as a faculty member.
Associate Professor - Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.
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