Clerkship Learning Director
Savannah State University, Savannah, GA, United States
Clerkship Learning Director – Augusta University, Full‑Time.
Job Summary We are seeking 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.
The Director of Clerkship Learning will report to the Assistant Dean for Academic Advising and will work closely with the Director of Academic Support, who manages the longitudinal peer tutoring program. While all Learning Specialists will cross‑cover across the pre‑clerkship and clerkship phases, this position has primary responsibility for programming, workshops, bootcamps, and advisor training specific to clerkship education.
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
Master’s degree in Education, Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university AND at least three years experience in medical education, curriculum coordination/management, or similar health professions education.
OR Bachelor’s degree in Education, Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university AND at least five years experience in medical education, curriculum coordination/management, or similar health professions education.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate degree in Education, Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university.
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
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Detail‑oriented.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Pay & Benefits
Shift: Days, Monday‑Friday (work outside of normal business hours may be required).
Pay band: 12 (minimum $62,300.00 annually – $72,200.00 annually).
Benefits may include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Full‑time employees with more than 6 months employment may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates must successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting. If applicable, a credit check will be required for Positions of Trust or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle. Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degree(s) and necessary post‑secondary coursework. All employees are responsible for ensuring confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information according 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.
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Job Summary We are seeking 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.
The Director of Clerkship Learning will report to the Assistant Dean for Academic Advising and will work closely with the Director of Academic Support, who manages the longitudinal peer tutoring program. While all Learning Specialists will cross‑cover across the pre‑clerkship and clerkship phases, this position has primary responsibility for programming, workshops, bootcamps, and advisor training specific to clerkship education.
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
Master’s degree in Education, Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university AND at least three years experience in medical education, curriculum coordination/management, or similar health professions education.
OR Bachelor’s degree in Education, Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university AND at least five years experience in medical education, curriculum coordination/management, or similar health professions education.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate degree in Education, Educational Psychology, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university.
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
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Detail‑oriented.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Pay & Benefits
Shift: Days, Monday‑Friday (work outside of normal business hours may be required).
Pay band: 12 (minimum $62,300.00 annually – $72,200.00 annually).
Benefits may include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Full‑time employees with more than 6 months employment may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates must successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting. If applicable, a credit check will be required for Positions of Trust or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle. Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degree(s) and necessary post‑secondary coursework. All employees are responsible for ensuring confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information according 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.
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