"Clinical Science Educator"

Job Details

Position Summary

The University of Georgia School of Medicine located in Athens, GA, is seeking an experienced, innovative faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor who will serve as medical educators (MD, DO or equivalent) to teach across all four years of our undergraduate medical education curriculum in the areas of clinical skills, community and population health, simulation, and in large group learning and small group facilitation. There may also be opportunities to serve in curriculum leadership roles and/or participate in clinical care in an outpatient setting. UGA Faculty Clinical Science and Basic Science Educators work in pairs within our unique curriculum to facilitate case-based small group student learning on a weekly basis.

Our students study clinical and basic sciences in a highly integrated, systems-based, hybrid curriculum that incorporates active learning strategies into large and small group settings. Clinical Science and Basic Science Educators work closely together in this setting to provide a unique learning experience for our students. We seek outstanding, team-oriented faculty members who will share our excitement in continuing to build this dynamic and innovative educational program. The UGA Health Science campus offers unique opportunities for medical education research through collaboration with faculty across the University of Georgia, and other institutions. The successful candidate will have a primary appointment with the new UGA School of Medicine as well as an adjunct appointment with the Augusta University Medical College of Georgia. Our campus will continue to train AU medical students until approximately 2030 as the UGA SOM takes hold.

The position is a non-tenure track appointment at the rank of clinical assistant professor, clinical associate professor, or clinical professor commensurate with experience and credentials.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The application packet should include a curriculum vitae, a cover letter addressing how the applicant’s credentials and experience meet the responsibilities and qualifications of the position, and contact information for at least three (3) professional references. Please note that references will only be contacted with applicant’s prior consent.

Posting Details

• Posting Number: F2614P
• Working Title: Clinical Science Educator
• Department: SOM-Clinical Sciences
• About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university https://www.uga.edu/.
• Anticipated Start Date: 07/01/2026
• Job Posting Date: 12/22/2025
• Job Closing Date: Open until filled
• Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Position Information

• Classification Title: Open Rank
• Faculty Rank: Open Rank
• Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)
• Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must have an MD, DO, or equivalent degree.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must have Board Certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties. For those who have recently completed post-graduate education, Board Certification is expected to occur within five years.
• Candidates should have or have the ability to obtain the following: an unrestricted medical license in the state of Georgia, appropriate hospital credentials and privileges, and an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration license.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Background in medical education is desirable but not mandatory. Preference will be given to those individuals with training and certification in Primary Care specialties. However, licensed physicians in any clinical specialty will be considered.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

All specialties and backgrounds will be considered, though a background in a primary care field is preferred since work in School based clinics, Community Public Health clinics, and clinical skills education will be expected tasks. Preference will be given to individuals with prior teaching background in U.S. medical education programs (a background in case-based and active learning methods in small and large group settings is especially desirable), and to those who will be actively engaged in some form of research or scholarship. Preference will be given to candidates who also demonstrate a commitment to educational research or other scholarly endeavors.

Duties/Responsibilities

Teaching/Instruction (estimated 80% time) – Teach in undergraduate medical education in some or all of the following areas depending on curricular needs: clinical skills, community and population health, simulation, large group learning, and small group facilitation. Serve in curriculum leadership roles as appropriate. Patient care and teaching within a school-based clinic or community public health clinic a minimum of one day per week is expected. (80%)

Research/Scholarship (estimated 10% time) – Participate in educational research or other scholarly endeavors in collaboration with faculty in department or at partner universities. Encourage scholarly activities with medical students and colleagues. (10%)

Service (estimated 10% time) – Serve on department or university committees. Also assist in academic advising and mentoring of students. (10%)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information