Instructor - Limited Term in Otolaryngology

The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is seeking a faculty member at the Instructor level as a Fellow in its Department of Otolaryngology in the Division of Rhinology. The Fellow should be devoted to the education and development of outstanding clinicians according to core competencies of patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning, communication, professionalism, and systems-based practice. Opportunities to teach medical students, residents, and participate in scholarly activities. Duties will include patient care, resident teaching, and academic productivity. The position comprises a clinical appointment in the Department of Otolaryngology at a level commensurate with credentials and experience. The Otolaryngologist 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. This position is limited to one fiscal year. This position is not considered to be on tenure track.

Responsibilities

• The Otolaryngologist should have excellent listening skills, a sharp eye for detail, and brilliant communication abilities
• Educate Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery residents and medical students
• Care for Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery patients
• Perform research in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

Required Qualifications

MD or equivalent from an accredited college or university; must have or be eligible for a medical license. Board-certified or board certified eligible in Otolaryngology. 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: https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 260 students per class. The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provides about 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 more than 500 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.