"Associate Professor- Part Time - Vascular Surgery"

Job Summary

The Medical College of Georgia Department of Surgery at Augusta University is seeking a Part-Time Vascular Surgeon to join our faculty at the Associate Professor level. The division is part of an academic general surgery program which includes a general surgery residency, clinical research program and a busy clinical practice at Wellstar at MCG. Wellstar at MCG is a tertiary care level 1 Trauma Center with a large multi-specialty practice. The practice has a fully integrated vascular lab and access to a state-of-the-art hybrid operating room and Cath Labs. Non tenure position.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include patient care, education and research in the field of Vascular Surgery. Provide clinical and call coverage as outlined by the Section Chief. As a Clinician-Educator, train students and residents. Maintain appropriate clinical records relating to patients treated by you to the extent required by applicable state and federal laws. Produce the appropriate number of RVU's for your specialty and work effort. As a member of the Department of Surgery, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the educational programs of the Department, which includes teaching, service, training, preceptorship, mentoring, etc. The division is part of an academic surgery department which includes a general surgery residency, clinical research program and a busy clinical practice at Wellstar at MCG.

Required Qualifications

MD/DO degree; Qualified candidates should be board-certified in Vascular surgery with a minimum of 1-5 years of experience. Associate Professor- Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience. 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.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round. Amount of time worked is based on work commitment. The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is between 0.5-0.74 FTE and is considered partially benefits eligible. The FTE will be determined at the time of hire after discussions during the interview process with the successful candidate. The selected candidate will select from a retirement plan and accrue leave at a prorated amount based on finalized FTE. Associate Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds. Benefits include 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, and generous retirement plans. 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 (MCG) is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. The MCG educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state, and two four-year campuses located in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia) and in Savannah (in partnership with Georgia Southern University). MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provide more than 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 approximately 575 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.