"Open Rank- Clinical Faculty in Pediatric Nephrology"

Job Summary

Job ID 282601
Position # 40053664

The Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia is actively seeking a board eligible/board certified faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, as a Pediatric Nephrologist. This position will support the education mission of Augusta University by providing education and training to fellows, residents, medical students and healthcare professions in pediatric nephrology which includes but is not limited to: clinical supervision, consultation and didactics. The position will also provide clinical services at Wellstar's Children's Hospital of Georgia and associated outpatient clinics which will include satellite clinics and telehealth. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Responsibilities

Patient Care - 90%
The position will provide clinical care for the pediatric nephrology patient population, to include satellite locations, in both outpatient and inpatient clinical settings. Clinical care would include but is not limited to the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of disorders, consultations, acute care, ordering and interpreting lab results, developing treatment plans, and patient/family education. The position will maintain and ensure that relevant patient records are properly updated, and share week day, weekend and holiday emergent/after-hours call coverage.

Teaching/Instruction - 10%
Educational responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing mentorship, clinical supervision and consultation to residents/medical students/staff at AU and develop a more in-depth educational experience for trainees in pediatric nephrology; providing training to residents/medical students/staff at Wellstar Children's Hospital of Georgia in pediatric nephrology through didactics.

Required Qualifications

Medical degree (MD, DO or equivalent) from an accredited medical school/university, Board Certified in Pediatrics, and Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Nephrology. Must have or be eligible for a State of Georgia medical license, federal DEA and PALS certified.

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.

How To Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals.
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.