Clinical Science Educator
University of Georgia
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Job summary
The University of Georgia School of Medicine in Athens seeks an experienced faculty member at open rank to teach across the undergraduate medical curriculum in clinical skills, community health, simulation, and small and large group facilitation.
The position offers opportunities for curriculum leadership and participation in outpatient clinical care. MD/DO or equivalent with board certification is preferred, with a commitment to medical education and service in diverse settings.
Qualifications
- MD, DO, or equivalent degree required.
- ABMS board certification required; for recent grads expected within five years.
- Unrestricted Georgia medical license or ability to obtain.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate medical education across clinical skills, community health, simulation, and group learning.
- Lead curriculum roles and participate in outpatient care in school clinics as needed.
- Engage in educational research or scholarly activities with department or partners.
Education
Job description
The University of Georgia School of Medicine located in Athens, GA,is seeking an experienced, innovative faculty member at the rank ofAssistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor who willserve as medical educators (MD, DO or equivalent) to teach acrossall four years of our undergraduate medical education curriculum inthe areas of clinical skills, community and population health,simulation, and in large group learning and small groupfacilitation. There may also be opportunities to serve incurriculum leadership roles and/or participate in clinical care inan outpatient setting. All specialties and backgrounds will beconsidered, though a background in a primary care field ispreferred since work in School based clinics, Community PublicHealth clinics, and clinical skills education will be expectedtasks.
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Clinical Science Educator
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Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University ofGeorgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America andis the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/) . Theproof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professionalachievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGAis currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S.News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located inAthens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extendedcampuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employsapproximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff.The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professionalstudents. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges,including our newly established School of Medicine.
The University of Georgia is establishing a new independent Schoolof Medicine in Athens, building on the success of the AugustaUniversity / University of Georgia Medical Partnership, which hasbeen educating physicians in Athens since 2010.
The establishment of a new public medical school at UGA comes asthe state faces a significant shortage of medical professionals.The population of Georgia, the nation’s eighth largest state, hassurged to approximately 11 million residents, straining existingmedical infrastructure and resulting in longer wait times forappointments and reduced access to care. Georgia currently ranks40th in the nation for the number of active patient care physiciansper capita and 41st for the number of public medical students percapita.
As a top 20 public university with a thriving research enterpriseand vast public service network, the University of Georgia is wellpositioned to produce more highly trained physicians, alleviatephysician shortages, and improve the state’s ability to providequality health care for its citizens.
The School of Medicine is located on UGA’s Health Sciences Campusin Athens, home to UGA’s College of Public Health and the currentAU/ UGA Medical Partnership. In its inaugural year, the UGA Schoolof Medicine plans to enroll 60 students per class, but a new $100million medical school building will enable the UGA School ofMedicine to grow to 120 students per class in the future.
The University of Georgia School of Medicine is seekingaccreditation and has been formally recognized with “candidatestatus” by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education ( LCME ),beginning a multi-year accreditation process.
https://medicine.uga.edu/
External
TRS or ORP
Employee
Benefits Eligible
Commensurate with experience
12/01/2026
09/09/2026
Yes
Athens Area
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to age, color, disability, genetic information,national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or otherprotected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance withthe accessibility of materials related to this search areencouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning, as well the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundationfor all that we do as an organization, and each USG communitymember is responsible for demonstrating and upholding thesestandards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values andCode of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02 .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom .
Open Rank
Open Rank
Fiscal (12 mo.)
Non-Tenure Track
- Candidates must have an MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
- Candidates must have Board Certification by the American Boardof Medical Specialties. For those who have recently completedpost-graduate education, Board Certification is expected to occurwithin five years. (For international graduates, this also impliesthat post graduate training has occurred in the United States orCanada leading to program completion.)
- Candidates should have or have the ability to obtain thefollowing: an unrestricted medical license in the state of Georgia,appropriate hospital credentials and privileges, and anunrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration license.
Background in medical education is desirable but notmandatory. Preference will be given to those individuals with training andcertification in Primary Care specialties. However, licensedphysicians in any clinical specialty will be considered.
We seek outstanding, team-oriented faculty members who will shareour excitement in continuing to build this dynamic and innovativeeducational program. Preference will be given to candidates whoalso demonstrate a commitment to educational research or otherscholarly endeavors.
Preference will be given to individuals with prior teachingbackground in U.S. medical education programs (a background incase-based and active learning methods in small and large groupsettings is especially desirable), and to those who will beactively engaged in some form of research or scholarship. UGAFaculty Clinical Science and Basic Science Educators work in pairswithin our unique curriculum to facilitate case-based small groupstudent learning on a weekly basis.
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Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions withfinancial responsibilities. For additional information about thecredit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a backgroundinvestigation including, a criminal background check demonstratingyour eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia;confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected inyour application materials (including reference checks) as theyrelate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for;and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also besubject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-riskresponsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .
Teaching/Instruction (estimated 80% time) – Teach in undergraduatemedical education in some or all of the following areas dependingon curricular needs: clinical skills, community and populationhealth, simulation, large group learning, and small groupfacilitation. Serve in curriculum leadership roles as appropriate.Patient care and teaching within a school-based clinic or communitypublic health clinic a minimum of one day per week is expected.
Percentage Of Time
80
Research/Scholarship (estimated 10% time) – Participate ineducational research or other scholarly endeavors in collaborationwith faculty in department or at partner universities. Encouragescholarly activities with medical students and colleagues.
Percentage Of Time
10
Service (estimated 10% time) – Serve on department or universitycommittees. Also assist in academic advising and mentoring ofstudents.
Percentage Of Time
10
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