"Open Rank- Clinical Faculty in Radiology and Imaging"

Job Details

Job Title: Open Rank- Clinical Faculty in Radiology and Imaging

Location: Augusta University

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 292608

Position #: 40101200

Job Summary

The Department of Radiology and Imaging at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) at Augusta University, Georgia's premier health sciences university, is recruiting a full-time faculty member at the rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, as an Abdominal Radiologist. This is a great opportunity to join a department in the midst of expansion, including growing our Georgia Cancer Center and breaking ground on our 2nd hospital site (in Columbia County). The successful candidate will have an interest in teaching medical students as well as radiology residents. Responsibilities will include clinical service and teaching, with opportunities for clinical research as well, in a busy tertiary and quaternary care center with ACGME accredited residency programs. Academic time is provided, and new research projects are encouraged. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Responsibilities

• Clinical / Patient Care - 20%: Interpret a wide range of neuroimaging studies. Provide advanced imaging consultation and collaboration with neurosurgery, neurology, neuro-oncology, head & neck surgery, spine surgery, epilepsy service, etc. Perform or assist in neuroradiology-related procedures. Participate in emergent neuroradiology work: e.g. stroke imaging, trauma, acute neurovascular imaging.
• Teaching & Education - 20%: Supervising/responsible for teaching residents and fellows in neuroradiology: overseeing their interpretation, guiding procedural training, mentoring. Deliver didactic lectures, case conferences, journal clubs in neuroradiology topics. Participate in multidisciplinary conferences where neuroradiology input is needed.
• Research / Scholarly Activity - 20%: Initiate or participate in research projects in advanced imaging, imaging techniques, neurovascular disease, brain tumor imaging, imaging biomarkers, etc. Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, present at national meetings. Seek external or internal funding/grants to support neuroradiology research.
• Service / Administrative - 20%: Participate in quality assurance and imaging protocol development specific to neuroimaging: ensure image quality, safety, workflow and turnaround times. Peer review of neuroradiology interpretations; second reads; oversight of fellows/residents' reports. Possibly help plan or maintain the imaging facilities used in neuroimaging; ensure the department has access to up-to-date technology.
• Other Duties - 20%: On-call coverage / weekend/emergent reading in neuroimaging. Participation in continuing medical education so as to stay current with neuroradiology techniques & standards.

Required Qualifications

MD, DO or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution. Active license to practice in the state of Georgia or meet all eligibility requirements. Board Certification or eligibility.

Instructor- A medical professional in training who holds a medical degree and has completed residency training who will contribute to teaching, student support, and the clinical mission of the institution.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Fellowship training in Abdominal/Body Radiology

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.

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

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.