Clinical Science Educator

Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department:

The University of Georgia is establishing a new independent School of Medicine in Athens, building on the success of the Augusta University / University of Georgia Medical Partnership, which has been educating physicians in Athens since 2010.

The establishment of a new public medical school at UGA comes as the state faces a significant shortage of medical professionals. The population of Georgia, the nation’s eighth largest state, has surged to approximately 11 million residents, straining existing medical infrastructure and resulting in longer wait times for appointments and reduced access to care. Georgia currently ranks 40th in the nation for the number of active patient care physicians per capita and 41st for the number of public medical students per capita.

As a top 20 public university with a thriving research enterprise and vast public service network, the University of Georgia is well positioned to produce more highly trained physicians, alleviate physician shortages, and improve the state’s ability to provide quality health care for its citizens.

The School of Medicine is located on UGA’s Health Sciences Campus in Athens, home to UGA’s College of Public Health and the current AU/UGA Medical Partnership. In its inaugural year, the UGA School of Medicine plans to enroll 60 students per class, but a new $100 million medical school building will enable the UGA School of Medicine to grow to 120 students per class in the future.

The University of Georgia School of Medicine is seeking accreditation and has been formally recognized with “candidate status” by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), beginning a multi-year accreditation process.

College/Unit/Department website: https://medicine.uga.edu/

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience

Anticipated Start Date: 12/01/2026

Job Posting Date: 09/09/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: The application packet should include a curriculum vitae and 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.

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EEO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. (For international graduates, this also implies that post graduate training has occurred in the United States or Canada leading to program completion.)
• 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:

We seek outstanding, team-oriented faculty members who will share our excitement in continuing to build this dynamic and innovative educational program. Preference will be given to candidates who also demonstrate a commitment to educational research or other scholarly endeavors.

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. 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.

Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No

Does this position require a P-Card?: No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?: No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?: No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): Yes

Credit and P-Card policy: Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

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.

Percentage Of Time: 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.

Percentage Of Time: 10

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

Percentage Of Time: 10

Organization

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/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.