Clinical Faculty in Radiology and Imaging

Overview

Job Title:

Open Rank
- Clinical Faculty in Radiology and Imaging

Location:

Augusta University

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Clinical Service – 20%

• Interpret a wide variety of abdominal imaging studies.
• Perform or supervise fluoroscopic GI and GU exams.
• Review emergent abdomen & pelvis imaging.
• Provide consultation to clinical services.
• Participate in imaging protocol design for abdominal studies.
• Be on call/after hours as needed for acute abdominal imaging cases.

Education / Teaching – 20%

• Teach diagnostic radiology residents during their abdominal imaging rotations: supervising reads, teaching interpretation of advanced cases, assisting with procedural training.
• Give lectures, case conferences, journal clubs in abdominal imaging.
• Guide medical student teaching when applicable (radiology electives, clinical correlations).
• Participate in educational curriculum development for abdominal imaging section.

Research / Scholarly Activity – 20%

• Engage in clinical or translational research within abdominal imaging.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals; present at national / international radiology meetings.
• Possibly collaborate with basic science, surgical, or gastrointestinal oncology investigators.

Administration & Service – 20%

• Serve on departmental/institutional committees
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams: tumor boards, cross-departmental conferences, collaborative care with other specialties.
• Assist in development or implementation of imaging protocols, equipment purchase decisions, workflow optimization.

Regulatory, Quality, Safety – 20%

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g. radiation safety, hospital rules) and accreditation standards.
• Participate in quality assurance (QA) and performance improvement programs, ensuring imaging accuracy and safety.

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency. Fellowship training in Abdominal Radiology or equivalent experience.
• Board certification or eligibility in Diagnostic Radiology.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Georgia.

Faculty ranks definitions (for reference):

• 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.

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.

Positions by rank:

• 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,…