"Open Rank- Clinical Faculty in Nephrology"

Open Rank- Clinical Faculty in Nephrology

Job ID: 293398

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary

The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Department of Medicine-Nephrology, seeks a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, who is a subspecialty board eligible/board certified academic physician to join its full-time faculty in Nephrology. This position is a clinician educator who will be involved in patient care, research & education. Responsibilities include participating in renal consult service, medicine nephrology clinics, staffing dialysis unit shifts and also service as a teaching attending in the hospital clinics, participate and attend educational conferences as well as participate in night, weekend and holiday call. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

This position offers outstanding opportunities for clinical and translational research. We offer coaching and mentorship to support your professional growth and leadership development. Joining our team means becoming part of a strong infrastructure that includes Nephrology fellows and advanced practice providers, fostering collaboration and excellence in patient care.

There is an exceptional opportunity for academic advancement as a clinical educator, working within multidisciplinary teams dedicated to renal replacement therapy and renal transplantation.

Located in Augusta, you will enjoy a community with a multicultural and diverse population, an excellent cost of living, and a vibrant atmosphere that blends rich history with modern amenities making it an ideal place to live and work.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care - 85%
  Inpatient Consult Service, inpatient dialysis, outpatient dialysis, night and weekend call, clinics as faculty provider as well as faculty attending supervising fellows/APPs.
• Teaching - 15%
  Didactic presentations, scholarly presentations, teaching residents/students/fellows, engaging in scholarly activities including but not limited to research studies, quality improvement projects, or case studies.

Required Qualifications

MD/DO or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Completion of Nephrology fellowship training program. Board Certified or Board Eligible for the American Board of Internal Medicine in Nephrology.

Assistant Professor- Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduate training.

Associate Professor- Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Professor- Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

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.

Assistant Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Associate Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Professor- 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

Augusta University - Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912