"Open Rank Faculty & Medical Educator"

Job Details

Position Summary

The University of Georgia School of Medicine is seeking two experienced, innovative faculty members at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor who will serve as medical educators to teach primarily in our pre-clerkship curriculum (Years 1 and 2). This may include, but is not limited to, serving as a facilitator in small group learning and as a large group instructor. We are seeking to address current curricular needs in neuroscience, cell biology/histology, physiology and pathology, so individuals with training and teaching experience in one or more of these areas are especially encouraged to apply. Medical Educators are expected to participate in developing assessment questions for weekly quizzes and module examinations, participate in exam adjudication sessions when appropriate, and participate in faculty development sessions. Medical Educators also participate in collaborative educational research or other scholarly endeavors, and will serve on department, school and/or university committees as needed. UGA School of Medicine basic science and clinical science faculty work closely together within our unique curriculum, including in pairs to facilitate case-based small group student learning on a weekly basis.

The successful candidate will have a primary appointment at the University of Georgia School of Medicine, in either the Department of Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences or the Department of Clinical Sciences, depending on whether he/she has basic sciences training or clinical training. The candidate will also have an adjunct faculty appointment in the appropriate department at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. Our campus will continue to educate medical students from the Medical College of Georgia through approximately 2030, as the UGA School of Medicine becomes fully established.

The position is a non-tenure track appointment, and rank will be awarded commensurate with experience. Department of Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences promotion guidelines can be found here: https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/capu-criteria-interdisciplinary-biomedical-sciences.pdf. Department of Clinical Sciences promotion guidelines can be found here: https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/capu-criteria-clinical-sciences.pdf.

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with those received by January 1, 2026 given full consideration. The School of Medicine plans to fill this position by June 1, 2026, with the search remaining open until the position is filled.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2530P

Working Title: Open Rank Faculty & Medical Educator

Department: SOM-Interdisc Biomed 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/. 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.

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 SOM 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: Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements.

Anticipated Start Date: 07/01/2026

Job Posting Date: 10/22/2025

Job Closing Date: Open until filled

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).

Position Details

Classification Title: Open Rank

Faculty Rank: Open Rank

Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications: PhD, MD, DO, DVM, PharmD or equivalent degree.

Additional Requirements: For candidates with an MD or DO degree, if additional campus duties require hospital privileges, the following would also be required: board certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (when appropriate), the ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license in the state of Georgia and appropriate hospital credentials, and the ability to obtain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration license.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification: Postdoctoral training is highly desirable. Evidence of teaching excellence is highly desirable, as is at least one year of experience with case-based and active learning methods in both small and large group settings. 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.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Our students study basic and clinical sciences in a highly integrated, systems-based, hybrid curriculum that incorporates active learning strategies in small and large group settings. We seek outstanding, team-oriented educators with excellent communication skills who will share our excitement in contributing to this dynamic and innovative educational program. Preference will be given to candidates who also demonstrate a commitment to educational research or other scholarly endeavors.

Duties/Responsibilities

1. Teach basic science concepts and facilitate self-directed learning as needed in the integrated curriculum at the School of Medicine in both large and small group settings.
2. Participate in faculty run quiz and exam building and post-examination faculty adjudication sessions throughout the academic year.
3. Participation in educational research or other forms of research/scholarship.
4. Participation on department, school and/or university committees.

Percentage Of Time: 100

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy