Faculty – Clinical Sciences Education

Job Details: Mercer University School of Medicine is seeking highly qualified educators with broad training and demonstrated experience or enthusiasm for teaching in an integrated pre-clerkship medical school curriculum.Responsibilities:This position is a non-tenure track, 12-month appointment on the Columbus, GA campus. Additional duties will be required/assigned during the summer. The departmental assignment will be based on degree type and experience.Teaching faculty will play a key role in the continued development and implementation of an integrated, cross-disciplinary curriculum that includes small and large group case-based and team-based learning, and other active teaching-learning methods.Applications for part-time and/or visiting faculty at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank will be considered and are available immediately. For over thirty years, MUSM has focused on training medical students to fulfill MUSM’s mission of preparing healthcare professionals to meet the primary care and health care needs of rural and underserved Georgia residents and communities. Emphasizing interactive and problem-based teaching strategies, our student-centered faculty provides a conceptual and practical foundation that equips graduates to be discerning consumers and innovative producers of knowledge across a variety of medical and community settings, as well as academic institutions. Through teaching, scholarship, and service, students and faculty work closely to have local, regional, national, and international impact.Qualifications: Candidates must hold a MD or DO degree with successful completion of an accredited residency program from an accredited college/university in an appropriate discipline. Candidates with prior teaching experience and/or familiarity with case-based and active learning methods in both small- and large-group settings are highly desired. The ideal candidate will:Facilitate patient-based learning and small-group tutorials with medical studentsProvide academic mentorship and advising to studentsSupport learners requiring additional guidance and remediationEngage students in scholarly and academic development activitiesCollaborate with clinical, educational, and research faculty to design, deliver, and evaluate curriculum across the undergraduate medical education continuumInterested candidates will need to complete a brief online application and submit a CV, letter of interest, and a list of three professional references with contact information. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.Background Check Contingencies:Criminal HistoryRequired Document Attachments:CVCover letterList of three professional references with contact informationAbout Mercer UniversityFounded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer’s employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community. Why Work at Mercer UniversityMercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much moreAt Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University. For more information, please visit: Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Job Family:Faculty MedicineEEO Statement:EEO/Veteran/Disability