Assistant Dean for Medical Education Research
Job ID: 277303
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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Job Summary
The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University seeks an Assistant Dean for Medical Education Research. The Assistant Dean will have a visionary leadership role in establishing infrastructure to support medical education research while integrating scholarship into innovative and curricular aspects of medical education throughout the institution. This position will also direct the MCG Educational Innovation Institute (EII) to champion excellence and innovation in health sciences and medical education. The mission of EII enhances student learning, student research, and faculty teaching by focusing on collaborative educational research and educator career development, spanning undergraduate, graduate and continuing medical education. The Assistant Dean for Medical Education Research reports to the MCG Associate Dean for Faculty & Continuous Professional Development. This position will have the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. This position is on non-tenure track.
Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an educational research infrastructure that includes priorities and strategies for scholarly engagement and productivity that aligns with the mission of MCG and its stakeholders.
• Inspire and facilitate the reframing of educational problems and challenges to meet the needs of todays medical students, educators, and the UME curriculum.
• Collaborate with the Academic Affairs Office, curriculum committees, and departments to support medical student research.
• Design and promote an educational research dissemination plan that recognizes and elevates the quantity and quality of medical education research throughout MCG that focuses on curricular & programmatic innovations and enhances institutional reputation.
• Work closely with the Office for Faculty Development to provide professional development of medical school educator faculty by reinstituting the Educational Research Track (ERT) Fellowships and other similar programming.
• Provide direction and guidance to leadership & senior staff regarding the most recent and promising evidenced-based educational practices that could be adapted to increase educational impact.
• Supervise and mentor EII research faculty and staff to form collaborative team dynamic and service-oriented unit to meet stakeholders needs. Conduct annual performance evaluations of EII staff and faculty.
• Serve as key mentor and facilitator for departments and educational researchers throughout MCG to build research and scholarship capacity that will accelerate research innovation and enhance medical education research skills and competencies.
• Promote and develop medical educational synergies and relationships to support collaborations locally, among all MCG campuses and nationally.
• Oversee annual reporting of medical education scholarship, EII impact and grant productivity.
• Explore medical education grants to support innovation and research efforts.
• Other duties as assigned by the MCG Associate Dean for Faculty Development.

Required Qualifications
Doctoral degree in education or a health education related field, i.e., educational psychology, curriculum & instruction, educational leadership, research & evaluation methodology, medical education, etc.
Track record of advanced training and career experience in health profession educational research including extensive educational publications and contributions in peer-reviewed journal.
At least 7 years of experience in medical/health professions curriculum, teaching, and/or assessment
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

• Visionary leadership with program/director experience and strong team management skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic/tactical leadership toward achieving measurable outcomes
• Proven experience and success in research faculty mentoring and career development
• Expertise in quantitative and/or qualitative research design and methods
• Expertise in educational research project management (e.g. as PI, leading cooperative networks, etc.)
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills

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.
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:
https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php
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. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's 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.
About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, 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 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's 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 make Augusta University an institution like no other.
The University System of Georgia 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
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.
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 an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals.
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.
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.
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=277303&PostingSeq=1
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