Open Rank Clinical Faculty- Neurosurgery

Augusta University

Augusta, GA

Job posting number: #7179324 (Ref:ej-4598150)

Posted: September 14, 2023

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description


Open Rank Clinical Faculty- Neurosurgery
Job ID: 263301
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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Job Summary
Job ID: 263301
Position #: 21001646
The Department of Neurosurgery at Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia is seeking a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor to serve as a fellowship trained skull base neurosurgeon. The ideal candidate for this position will be board eligible or certified with a demonstrated ability to develop a strong academic skull base program. Preference will be given to those with a broad range of capabilities including advanced skull base techniques. The surgeon will have a primary responsibility of expanding skull base neuro-oncology and will work in collaboration with other departments to further develop the multidisciplinary neuro-oncology program. The candidate will be expected to supervise medical students, neurosurgery residents and fellows. Exceptional teamwork, communication skills, program development, teaching and mentorship abilities are essential.
Responsibilities
  • Provide neurosurgical and medical care of inpatients and outpatients at Wellstar MCG Health
  • Expand Skull Base neuro-oncology
  • Work in collaboration with other departments to further develop the multidisciplinary neuro-oncology program
  • Contribute to the teaching, supervision and mentorship of medical students and residents
    Required Qualifications
    MD/DO
    Must be board certified or board eligible in neurosurgery
    Fellowship in Skull Base or Neuro Oncology
    General neurosurgery and sub specialty interests are welcome- willing to take general Neurosurgery call
    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 Guidelines: https://www.augusta.edu/hr/faculty-support-ser/procedures/augusta_university_promotion_tenure_guidelines_feb_2020.pdf
    College/Department Information
    The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 260 students per class. The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provides about 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 more than 500 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.
    About Us
    Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.
    Location
    Our Health Sciences Campus:
    1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
    Conditions of Employment
    All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
    If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
    Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
    For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
    All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
    Equal Employment Opportunity
    Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
    How To Apply
    To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty.
    Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.
    Other Information
    This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
    Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
    To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=263301&PostingSeq=1
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    Job posting number:#7179324 (Ref:ej-4598150)
    Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
    Employer Location:Augusta University
    Augusta,Georgia
    United States
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