Open Rank Faculty in Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine

Job Summary

Job ID 297882

Position # 40108128

The Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine (DNRM), in collaboration with the Office of Academic Affairs at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG), Augusta University, invites applications for a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, to serve in an educator position. DNRM seeks a creative and innovative educator who will contribute to the design and delivery of neuroscience and neuroanatomy curricula for medical, graduate, and other health sciences students. Teaching responsibilities will span a variety of instructional settings, including large-group lectures, small-group learning, and laboratory sessions. The successful candidate will advance the educational mission of DNRM and support interdisciplinary initiatives within the School of Medicine through participation in educational research, faculty development, curriculum and course design, assessment, and educational leadership. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Responsibilities

Teach neuroscience and neuroanatomy curricula for medical, graduate, and other health sciences students, in the Medical College of Georgia and Augusta University. Participate in small group facilitation, educational research, faculty development, or other scholarly endeavors that support the mission of the MCG Office of Academic Affairs. Participate on various committees and provide public and professional service to the community and the department/college/University/USG.

Required Qualifications

Doctoral degree (MD, DO, PhD, MD/PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) from an accredited institution. Educational experience in medical education or other health sciences-related educational programs. Preference will be given to candidates with at least one year of prior teaching experience in U.S. medical education programs, and to those who will be actively engaged in some form of research or scholarship. Exceptional students nearing completion of their terminal degree will also be considered.

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

Experience in teaching Neuroscience and Neuroanatomy

Significant experience in undergraduate medical education

Experience in assessment

Experience in the use of educational technology

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.

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. The MCG educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state, and two four-year campuses located in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia) and in Savannah (in partnership with Georgia Southern University). MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provide more than 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 approximately 575 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.

The Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine currently comprises 27 primary faculty members whose research focuses on fundamental areas including neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders, brain injury, learning and memory, neuroprotection, neural development, inflammation, and regenerative medicine.

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.