OB/GYN Clerkship Site Director

University of South Carolina; Florence (SC); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Florence Initiative seeks a Clinical OB/GYN Clerkship Site Director to oversee day-to-day clinical activities and student assessments during the third-year clerkships in Florence, with coordination with the Florence office.

The role includes teaching, advising, and hands-on medical training, reporting to the Assistant Dean for Medical Student Education, Florence, and the Clerkship Director in Columbia.

Qualifications

• MD or DO eligible for a faculty appointment in the School of Medicine.
• Completion of an accredited residency program.
• Strong interest in medical education.

Responsibilities

• Teaches medical coursework to students, including patient care, practices, procedures, exams, and related objectives.
• Supervises students and faculty in the clerkship, assessing clinical competencies and examinations.
• Implements curriculum decisions and ensures accreditation standards are met; attends Florence-Columbia clerkship site director meetings.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Educational leadership

Faculty supervision

Curriculum development

Education

MD or DO eligible for faculty appointment

Residency completed

Strong interest in medical education

Job description

Posting Summary

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Posting Number

Posting Number RTF00272PO25

USC Market Title

USC Market Title Clinical Assistant Professor

Link to USC Market Title

Business Title

Campus

Campus Columbia

Work County

Work County Florence

College/Division

College/Division School of Medicine Columbia

Department

Department SOMC Florence Initiative

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Part/Full Time Part Time

Hours per Week 3

Type of Faculty Position

Type of Faculty Position Faculty Time-Limited (FTL)

Basis

Basis 12 months

Job Search Category

Job Search Category Other

About USC

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

South Carolina Retirement

South Carolina Retirement No

State Insurance Programs

State Insurance Programs No

Annual Leave

Annual Leave No

Sick Leave

Sick Leave No

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Clinical OB/ GYN Clerkship Site Director oversees the day-to-day clinical activities and assessments of third-year medical students during their required clinical clerkships in Florence which includes, but is not limited to, the instruction and teaching of medical knowledge, skills, practices and procedures, orientation, academic advisement and hands-on medical training, as required by the USC SOM educational programs and performance objectives. Their activities willbe coordinated with the Office of Medical Student Education-Florence, which will provide administrative support. They will report to the Assistant Dean for Medical Student Education, Florence, and the Clerkship Director in Columbia. Given that each clerkship will have 1-4 students on rotation at a time, these duties are estimated to require no more than 1-4 hours per week. The Clerkship Site Director may also serve as a Clinical Preceptor. Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• MD or DO eligible for a faculty appointment in the School of Medicine.
• Completion of an accredited residency program.
• Strong interest in medical education.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

• Board Certified in specialty area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work/teaching experience in an academic medical center.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge and ability to review the current written set of education goals and objectives for the clerkship, with a plan for periodic review.
• Knowledge and ability to review learning objectives and goals for faculty and students in compliance with Liaison Committee on Medical Education ( LCME ).
• Strong written and verbal communications skills with a focus on the ability to teach effectively and promote a successful learning environment within the parameters and discipline guidelines of the School of Medicine.
• Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Teaches medical coursework to students, including, but not limited to, patient care, practices, procedures, exams, etc., in addition to educational program and performance objectives aligned with core competency guidelines through didactic lecture and learning groups. Provides current material in a format consistent with best practices for learning. Provides timely feedback with constructive suggestions and opportunities for improvement/remediation when needed.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time

Percentage of Time 30

Job Duty

Supervises students and faculty in their specialty. Objectively assesses the student(s) on their clinical competencies and examination processes to ensure they are learning what they are being taught. Works with them to improve their performance as needed. Troubleshoots student issues and works with the Office of Medical Student Education-Florence and the Columbia clerkship director to resolve them. Objectively assesses the clinical faculty on their skills and works with them to improve their performance, if necessary.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time

Percentage of Time 30

Job Duty

Implements academic coursework decisions through policies and procedures that will ensure
the quality of the educational experience in the clerkship and ensure that clerkship-relevant accreditation standards are attained and maintained. Attends joint clerkship site director meetings between Florence and Columbia to promote networking and information sharing.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time

Percentage of Time 30

Job Duty

Performs other duties as required.

Essential Function Yes

Percentage of Time

Percentage of Time 10

Position Attributes

Hazardous weather category

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. No

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 12/16/2025

Position End Date

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 12/08/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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