"Pre-Clerkship Learning Director"

Job Summary

The Medical College of Georgia seeks a Director of Pre-Clerkship Learning with expertise in medical education, teaching methods, learning strategies, and academic support for students in the pre-clerkship years (Years 1-2). The Director will provide anticipatory guidance to groups of students as they transition into medical school, deliver workshops and bootcamps to promote academic success, and provide customized one-on-one support to students. This individual will oversee the pre-clerkship tutoring program, faculty advisor training, and targeted learning interventions, ensuring alignment with evidence-based educational practices.

The Director of Pre-Clerkship Learning will report to the Assistant Dean for Academic Advising and will work closely with the Director of Academic Support, who manages the longitudinal peer tutoring program. All Learning Specialists will cross-cover and support students across both the pre-clerkship and clerkship phases; however, this position has primary responsibility for programming, workshops, bootcamps, and advisor training specific to the pre-clerkship curriculum.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with faculty for early identification of students exhibiting signs of academic difficulty.
• Meet individually with students to identify learning preferences and develop individualized learning, study, and remediation plans.
• Document student interactions and maintain records in compliance with FERPA.
• Support recruitment, training, scheduling, and evaluation of peer tutors in the pre-clerkship curriculum.
• Develop and deliver in-person workshops, online modules, and bootcamps on learning strategies, study planning, and Step 1 readiness.
• Provide anticipatory guidance for students transitioning into medical school.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs to teach effective study strategies for high-stakes exams (NBME, Step 1).
• Train and support faculty advisors in best practices for advising pre-clerkship students.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of pre-clerkship curriculum timelines and requirements.
• Seek out and apply innovative, evidence-based educational strategies and technologies to enhance student learning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Masters degree in Education, Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university and three years experience in medical education, curriculum coordination/management, or similar health professions education OR Bachelors degree in Education, Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university and five years experience in medical education, curriculum coordination/management, or similar health professions education.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Doctorate degree in Education, Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Experience

Strong science background supporting pre-clerkship content areas (e.g., anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, neurology).

Demonstrated expertise in learning strategies, remediation, and academic support for graduate/professional learners.

Experience supporting medical students in pre-clerkship/basic sciences.

Familiarity with NBME and USMLE Step 1 preparation.

Evidence of scholarly work in teaching, learning, or medical education.

Leadership experience in academic support or program development.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Detail-oriented

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Band: 12

Salary: Minimum $62,300.00/Annually - $72,200.00/Annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 11/18/25 - Until Filled