Open Rank Faculty

Open Rank Faculty, Curriculum Director (Savannah Campus)

Job ID: 284642
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

Job Summary

Job ID 284642

Position

The Medical College of Georgia is currently seeking a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, who will also hold an additional administrative post as the Academic Curriculum Director on the Savannah campus.

The Academic Curriculum Director will play a key role in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the medical school curriculum. This individual will collaborate with faculty, students, and staff to ensure that the curriculum is aligned with educational standards, accreditation requirements, and the evolving needs of both the undergraduate and graduate medical education programs in Savannah. The Curriculum Director will oversee curriculum design, scheduling, evaluation, and the integration of innovative teaching methods to enhance student learning outcomes.

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

Responsibilities

1. Curriculum Development & Coordination:
   • Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to design, implement, and revise the medical school curriculum.
   • Ensure that the curriculum meets accreditation standards and aligns with the mission and goals of the medical school.
   • Work closely with department chairs and course directors to maintain a cohesive and integrated curriculum across all phases of medical education.
   • Coordinate curriculum mapping to ensure alignment with program objectives and outcomes.
   • Implement methods to evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum through surveys, feedback, and data analysis.
   • Provide data-driven recommendations for curriculum improvements based on evaluation results.
   • Monitor student feedback and identify opportunities to improve the student experience within the curriculum.
2. Faculty Support & Development
   • Provide support to faculty in curriculum delivery, including offering guidance on educational strategies and best practices.
   • Facilitate faculty development workshops focused on curriculum design, assessment, and technology-enhanced teaching.
   • Serve as a resource for faculty in navigating the curriculum management system and utilizing digital tools for course content delivery.
3. Accreditation & Compliance
   • Assist in preparing reports and documents for accreditation reviews and site visits.
   • Stay current with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and emerging trends in medical education to ensure compliance.
   • Work closely with the Accreditation and Compliance team to track and address any areas of concern.
   • Lead initiatives to continually improve curriculum quality, efficiency, and student engagement.
   • Foster a culture of innovation in teaching and learning through the integration of new technologies and pedagogical approaches.
   • Contribute to the development and implementation of long-term strategic goals for the medical education program.
4. Graduate Medical Education (GME) Curriculum Development & Integration
   • Collaborate with GME leadership to design, implement, and continuously improve the residency and fellowship curriculum, ensuring alignment with ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) standards and institutional goals.
   • Integrate GME training requirements and competencies into the overall curriculum, ensuring a seamless transition from undergraduate medical education (UME to graduate level training.
   • Coordinate with residency program directors to ensure curricula are updated, relevant, and responsive to the evolving needs of the medical profession and healthcare system.
   • Support the development and management of assessment tools for GME learners, ensuring they align with competencies required by ACGME and other accrediting bodies.
   • Monitor GME resident performance, provide feedback, and collaborate with program directors to address any curriculum gaps or concerns related to resident progress
   • Oversee the collection and analysis of feedback from GME learners, faculty, and other stakeholders to inform improvements in residency training programs.
5. GME Compliance & Accreditation Support
   • Assist in preparing documentation for ACGME and other accreditation reviews, ensuring the residency and fellowship programs meet all accreditation standards.
   • Stay up-to-date with changes in GME accreditation requirements and work with program directors to ensure compliance with these standards.
   • Support the implementation of continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives within GME programs to maintain accreditation status.
   • Collaborate with faculty to provide ongoing professional development related to teaching and assessment in GME programs, with a focus on advancing the educational experience of residents and fellows.
   • Lead faculty development workshops on topics such as competency-based education, formative and summative assessment, and innovative instructional strategies within GME.
   • Oversee the scheduling and coordination of GME rotations, conferences, and other educational activities.
   • Partner with wellness committees and student support services to integrate strategies for resident well-being, work-life balance, and mental health support into the GME curriculum.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in education, health professions education, or a related field. Demonstrated experience with curriculum mapping, accreditation processes, and assessment strategies. At 3 years of documented educational and/or administrative experience. Familiarity with emerging trends in medical education, including simulation, e-learning, and competency-based education.

Assistant Professor- Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduate training.

Associate Professor- Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Professor- Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

- Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;

- Evidence of ability as a teacher;

- Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;

- Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,

- Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

A Doctoral degree is preferred.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Assistant Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Associate Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

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

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website:

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 260 students per class. The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provides about 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to more than 500 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs . click apply for full job details