"Open Rank Clinical Faculty- Surgery, Transplant"

Job Summary

Job ID# 287581
Position# 40094088

The Medical College of Georgia, Department of Surgery, at Augusta University is seeking a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Candidates should be a highly qualified transplant surgeon for kidney and liver. The division is part of an academic general surgery program which includes a general surgery residency, clinical research program and a busy clinical practice at Wellstar at MCG Health. The program has a growing kidney/pancreas transplant program and is in the process of starting a liver transplant program as well. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include patient care, education and research in the field of Transplant Surgery. Provide clinical and call coverage as outlined by the Section Chief. As a Clinician-Educator, train students and residents. Maintain appropriate clinical records relating to patients treated by you to the extent required by applicable state and federal laws. Produce the appropriate number of RVU's for your specialty and work effort. As a member of the Department of Surgery, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the educational programs of the Department, which includes teaching, service, training, preceptorship, mentoring, etc.

Required Qualifications

Medical degree (MD, DO) or equivalent

Ability to acquire a Georgia Medical License and privileges at Wellstar MCG Health. Should be board-certified in transplant surgery.

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

Associate Professor - Mid level career faculty member with a 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

Preference will be given to individuals with experience with liver transplantation.

Fellowship training in Transplant Surgery.

Previous teaching experience at an academic medical center.

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:
https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php

Location

Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

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.