Clinical Educator in Family Medicine

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- Clinical Educator in Family Medicine

Job

Location:

Augusta University
Full/Part Time:
Full Time

The Medical College of Georgia's Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) at Augusta University seeks a full‑time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor to support teaching, scholarship, and service programs in response to anticipated growth in primary care services throughout the CSRA region. Clinician Educators in the DFCM provide academic support in all years of MCG's curriculum, including preclinical electives, interdisciplinary required courses, a six‑week Family Medicine distributed clerkship, hospital and ambulatory electives, research, public and population health, and vulnerable population electives.

This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

• Clinical (60%): Patient Care. Seeing private patients and precepting residents; provide clinical care for a panel of patients based on cFTE.
• Teaching (40%): UME instruction and other efforts; precept residents and medical students in the DFCM Clinics; provide didactic education to medical students and residents periodically; participate in the creation of scholarly activity.

• Collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Work in a high‑stress, fast‑paced, high‑work‑volume environment.
• Make judgments in demanding situations.
• React to frequent changes in duties and volume of work.

• Understanding of working in a medical setting as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with ACGME requirements for a Family Medicine Residency Program.
• Understanding of the basic principles of student evaluation and grading.

• Customer Service.
• Computer and electronic health record proficiency.
• Work independently and seek consultation when necessary.
• Effective communication.
• Maintain effective relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
• Engage patients in therapeutic relationships when appropriate.
• Confrontation and conflict resolution.
• Administration and organization.

• MD, DO, or equivalent.
• Completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited Pediatric Residency Program.
• Board certified (or board‑eligible) by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• Eligible for licensure in Georgia and credentialing at MCG's partner Academic Medical Center.

• Assistant Professor:
  Early‑level career faculty with appropriate postgraduate training.
• Associate Professor:
  Mid‑level career faculty with at least five years at the rank of Assistant Professor or comparable experience.
• Professor:
  Senior‑level career faculty with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable experience.
  
  Preferred Qualifications

  Teaching medical learners, especially residents.

  Conditions of Employment

  All selected candidates must successfully pass a background check review. For positions requiring a credit check, credit verification is required. Motor‑vehicle reports are required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle. For faculty hires, final candidates must provide proof of completed academic degrees and post‑secondary coursework in the form of original transcripts. Foreign‑trained candidates must provide an educational/credential evaluation.
  
  Employees must maintain confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies.

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  Augusta University is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

  How To Apply

  To be considered, apply online at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc. as one document.

  Location

  Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

  Shift/Salary/Benefits

  Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more.