"Assistant Professor - MCG-Med-Hematology/Oncology"

Job Description

Assistant Professor - MCG-Med-Hematology/Oncology

Job ID: 240930

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will collaborate with basic and translational scientists and clinical investigators in developing a state-of-the-art research program. The medical oncology programs are well-rounded in solid tumor oncology, benign hematology, hematological malignancies, BMT, and a fellowship training program. The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching/Instruction: All scholarly, research and section activities will be reported annually on the Educator's Portfolio and Faculty Evaluation Forms. Obtain resident/fellow evaluations of 5-6 on the rating scale. Give didactic lectures to the residents / fellows. Teach residents/fellows in the outpatient clinic setting. Participate actively in the teaching activities in the Department of Medicine including mentoring and advising of medical students, residents and fellows and Monday morning conferences. Participate in the Department of Medicine, Cancer Service Line, Cancer Center educational conferences and activities.
• Research: Cover 5% of salary with extramural grant funding by year 4. Develop and serve as principal investigator for investigator-initiated clinical trials in gastrointestinal (GI) and related cancers. Participate in state-of-the-art Phase 11/111 clinical trials. Collect and analyze data and present at national conferences. Work closely with your Co-Leaders, with clinical and basic scientists and other Investigators in developing clinical trials that will lead to new discoveries in a robust clinical research portfolio for the Cancer Center. Further metrics of clinical and research success will jointly be developed with the Director of the Cancer or his designee on a yearly basis.
• Patient Care (Clinical): Provide solid tumor oncology care in the field of gastrointestinal (GI) with the Cancer Service Line. Provide 8 to 10 weeks of in-patient service and 5 half days out-patient clinic per week, which could include GCC, ASMP and outreach. Participate in the care of solid tumor oncology patients and growth of the clinical and research aspects of the program. Participate in clinical outreach activities outside of Augusta and cover other practice sites as required by the division. You will be expected to participate in marketing and outreach activities which may include short trips to meet with referring physicians, groups or hospitals. Provide clinical supervision and consultation to residents and medical students. Generate 3,403 work RVUs for hematology/oncology faculty as reported by the Faculty Practice Solution Center and adjusted for your assigned clinical effort after the first full year of employment. You are expected to generate 4,537 work RVUs after the second year. Participate actively in the teaching activities in the Dept. of Medicine including mentoring and advising medical students, residents and fellows and attendance to Monday morning conferences. Participate in the Department of Medicine, Cancer Service Line, Cancer Center educational conferences and activities. Work closely with your Co-Leaders, with clinical and basic scientists and other Investigators in developing clinical trials that will lead to new discoveries in a robust clinical research portfolio for the Cancer Center. Serve on the Cancer Center Scientific and operational Committees, as requested. Develop nationally and internationally recognized scholarly activities including original scientific reports in high impact peer reviewed publications. Maintain appropriate professional memberships that are pertinent to hematology/oncology (ASH, ASCO and GASCO) and presentation at medical oncology meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Academic rank, tenure status and salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

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.

Conditions of Employment

All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. For specific positions, the final candidate may be subjected to a (pre-employment) physical, drug screen, and/or credit check. 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 the course of their employment and beyond. The final candidate will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree in the form of an original transcript. Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

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 http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty using the job opening number provided above. Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document. All interested applicants should submit your CV to: Anand P. Jillella, MD Chief, Division of Hematology/Oncology and BMT c/o Elizabeth D. Jones, MSA - Faculty Recruitment Coordinator eljones@augusta.edu.

Minimum Requirements

MD degree from an accredited college or university, candidates should be board-certified or board-eligible in Medicine-Hematology/Oncology. The final candidate will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree in the form of original transcript. Must have excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and people management skills.