Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Health Behavior

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Health Behavior

Location: Augusta University

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 290633

Position #:

• Provide adult inpatient care services at East Central Regional Hospital (ECRH) with which the department has a partnership contract as requested by department and hospital leadership.
• Supervise, instruct, and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows on clinical rotations at East Central Regional Hospital.
• Participate in didactic lectures to medical students, residents, and fellows on appropriate topics.
• Participate in creation and organization of new learning materials and initiatives.
• Conduct bedside teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows.

• MD, DO, MBBS or equivalent with training in psychiatry. Must be board-eligible in psychiatry and become board-certified within 2 years.
• Assistant Professor— Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate postgraduate training.
• 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.

• 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.
• Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. Salary is subject to availability of funds.
• Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more.
• Full-time employees employed for more than 6 months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
• Rank and salary are determined at hire and based on factors including experience, education, credentials, training, and internal equity and market data.

• Advancement Through The Faculty Ranks At Augusta University is via the Annual Promotion And Tenure Process (typically five-year increments). For more information, review the Augusta University Promotion And Tenure Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..php

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation’s largest medical schools by class size. It has multiple campus locations and partnerships across Georgia supporting medical education, residency programs, and clinical experiences. Our focus includes a broad range of health-related research and education programs.

Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care, with a mission to train the next generation of healthcare professionals. Our campus network includes multiple campuses across the state. The USG emphasizes core values of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

Our Health Sciences Campus, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

All selected candidates must pass a Background Check prior to starting. For some duties, a credit check may be required. Motor vehicle reports may be required for positions that involve driving an Augusta University vehicle. Final candidates will provide proof of completed degrees and transcripts. Foreign-educated candidates may need educational credential evaluations. All employees are obligated to protect sensitive information in accordance with cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

To be considered, apply online at https:// Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, and Professional References as one document.

This position promotes a customer-friendly environment and a tobacco-free campus policy. Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment; tobacco use is prohibited on campus.