UNIV - Director of Surgical Education - Surgery: Chair's Office

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Health is searching for an Education Leader to oversee its educational mission across medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty. This non-clinical leadership position requires expertise in qualitative research and curriculum design, and is expected to evolve into a higher leadership role.

The successful candidate will collaborate with various program directors to develop a national recognition for the education program, and enhance mentorship for future surgeon-educators. Candidates should possess relevant advanced degrees and a strong record of educational accomplishment.

Qualifications

• PhD or master’s degree (MEd, MHPE, EdD, MS, or equivalent) in education or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in qualitative research.
• Experience in curriculum development and program evaluation in health professions education.
• Strong track record of mentorship and scholarly productivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and operational oversight of the educational mission.
• Partner with program directors and division chiefs to develop a nationally recognized education program.
• Mentor the next generation of surgeon-educators.

Skills

Qualitative research

Curriculum development

Mentorship

Scholarly productivity

Education

PhD or master’s degree in education or a related field

Job description

Overview

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Surgery seeks an accomplished education leader to provide strategic vision and operational oversight of its educational mission spanning medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty.

Job Description

Education Leader – Department of Surgery (MUSC). The MUSC Department of Surgery seeks an accomplished education leader to provide strategic vision and operational oversight of its educational mission spanning medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty. This is a non-clinical leadership role suited for an established education scholar with expertise in qualitative research, curriculum design, and faculty development. Reporting to the Chair of Surgery, this position is anticipated to evolve into an Associate or Vice Chair role. The successful candidate will partner with program directors, clerkship leadership, and division chiefs to develop a nationally recognized education program, advance educational scholarship, and mentor the next generation of surgeon-educators.

Qualifications

• PhD or master’s degree (MEd, MHPE, EdD, MS, or equivalent) in education or a related field


• Demonstrated expertise in qualitative research


• Experience in curriculum development and program evaluation in health professions education


• Strong track record of mentorship and scholarly productivity

Preferred Experience: Experience working with surgical or procedural specialties and demonstrated national leadership in organizations such as ASE, AAMC, SDRME, or similar.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform \u0027pinching\u0027 operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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