"Instructor- Limited Term in Ophthalmology"

Job Summary

Job ID 296076

Position # 40106312

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG), Department of Ophthalmology at Augusta University (AU) is seeking a full-time faculty member at the rank of Instructor. The selected candidate will be dedicated to the education and development of outstanding clinicians in alignment with core competencies, including patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning and improvement, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, and systems-based practice. The position offers opportunities to teach medical students and residents and to participate in scholarly activities. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track and limited to one fiscal year.

Responsibilities

The position comprises a clinical appointment in the Department of Ophthalmology at a level commensurate with credentials and experience. The Ophthalmologist would participate in committees, present cases in the case conferences, manage patient workups and procedures according to department guidelines, and adopt any tools and/or technologies deemed part of the University.

• Patient care
• Care for Ophthalmology patients
• Resident teaching
• Educate Ophthalmology residents and medical students
• Academic productivity
• Perform research in Ophthalmology

Required Qualifications

MD, DO or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university. Must have or be eligible for a Georgia medical license. Board-certified or board certified eligible in Ophthalmology.

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.

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.

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.

Location

Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912