Clerkship Learning Director

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgias innovation center for education and healthcare, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgias cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgias only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta Universitys distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic, and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nations 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. MCGs expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provide 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. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgias and Americas children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

Job Summary

The Medical College of Georgia seeks a Director of Clerkship Learning with expertise in medical education, clinical reasoning, and academic support for students in the clerkship years (Years 3--4). The Director will deliver programming, workshops, and bootcamps to prepare students for clerkships, NBME shelf exams, and Step 2 CK. This individual will also provide one-on-one support to students experiencing difficulty, collaborate with clerkship directors to identify at-risk learners, and develop targeted remediation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized coaching in clinical reasoning, application of foundational sciences in patient care, shelf exam preparation, and Step 2 CK readiness.
• Meet individually with students to identify learning preferences and develop individualized learning, study, and remediation plans.
• Collaborate with clerkship directors and faculty to identify students in academic difficulty and design individualized remediation plans.
• Develop and deliver clerkship-focused workshops and bootcamps such as Transition-to-Clerkship, clerkship exam strategies, and Step 2 CK preparation.
• Support peer tutoring and mentorship programs for clinical sciences and NBME subject exams.
• Train and support faculty advisors in best practices for advising clerkship students.
• Document student interactions and maintain FERPA-compliant records.
• Monitor outcomes of learning interventions and provide regular reports to Academic Affairs leadership.
• Stay current on clerkship curriculum timelines, NBME exam requirements, and USMLE Step 2 trends.
• Apply innovative, evidence-based approaches and technologies to enhance student learning during the clerkship years.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Masters degree in Education, Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university and three years experience in medical education, curriculum coordination/management, or similar health professions education. OR Bachelors degree in Education, Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university and five years experience in medical education, curriculum coordination/management, or similar health professions education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Education: Doctorate degree in Education, Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred Experience: Demonstrated expertise in learning strategies for clinical and applied knowledge contexts. Experience supporting medical students during clerkship or residency training. Familiarity with NBME shelf exams and USMLE Step 2 CK preparation. Evidence of scholarly work in medical education or learning science. Leadership experience in academic support or program development.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• ABILITIES: Ability to maintain confidentiality, detail-oriented, excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

• Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)
• Pay Band: 12
• Salary: Minimum $62,300.00/Annually - $72,200/Annually
• Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
• Recruitment Period: 11/17/25 - Until Filled
• Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. 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. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

• All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
• If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and/or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
• For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
• All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc. information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

• This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient-and-family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success.
• Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
• Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

• Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university. Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee. If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365