Assistant​/Associate Professor - MCG-Med-Hematology​/Oncology

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Georgia Cancer Center and the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are seeking full-time faculty members at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level, with a main interest in lung cancer. The successful candidate will develop a robust clinical practice in collaboration with Surgical and Radiation Oncologists in the Cancer Center's multidisciplinary tumor clinics. The Augusta University main campus is located in Augusta, Georgia's second largest city.

Augusta University houses a number of specialty research institutes and centers with a focus on genomics, proteomics, and molecular medicine. It is home to the Institute of Molecular Medicine and Genetics, Center for Genomic Medicine and Biotechnology, Molecular Oncology Program, Immune Therapy, Experimental Therapeutic Trials Program, and Immunotherapy Center. Clinical research is conducted through the Georgia Cancer Center translational research infrastructure, the NCORP grant, investigator-initiated trials, and participation in Cooperative Group studies.

The city is a growing and thriving area with a metropolitan-area population of around 400,000.

Location
Augusta University

Full/Part Time
Full Time

Regular/Temporary

The successful candidate will collaborate with basic and translational scientists and clinical investigators in developing a state-of-the-art research program. The medical oncology programs cover solid tumor oncology, benign hematology, hematological malignancies, BMT, and a fellowship training program.

• Teaching/Instruction:
  All scholarly, research and section activities will be reported annually on the Educator's Portfolio and Faculty Evaluation Forms.
• Obtain resident/fellow evaluations of 5-6 on the rating scale.
• Give didactic lectures to residents/fellows.
• Teach residents/fellows in the outpatient clinic setting.
• Participate actively in Department of Medicine teaching activities including mentoring and advising of medical students, residents and fellows and Monday morning conferences.
• Participate in Department of Medicine, Cancer Service Line, Cancer Center educational conferences and activities.

• Research:
  Cover 5% of salary with extramural grant funding by year 4; develop and serve as principal investigator for investigator-initiated clinical trials in lung cancer and related cancers; participate in phase II/III clinical trials; collect and analyze data and present at national conferences; work with Co-Leaders and collaborators to develop clinical trials; jointly develop metrics for clinical/research success with Cancer Center leadership.
• Patient Care (Clinical):
  Provide solid tumor oncology care in the field of lung cancer; provide 8 to 10 weeks of in-patient service and 5 half days outpatient clinic per week; participate in care of solid tumor oncology patients and growth of the clinical and research aspects of the program; participate in outreach and cover other practice sites as required; provide clinical supervision and consultation to residents and medical students;
  
  generate RVUs as specified; participate in teaching activities and committees; develop scholarly activities with high-impact publications; maintain professional memberships (ASH, ASCO, GASCO) and present at meetings; perform other duties as assigned.

MD or DO from an accredited institution. Board eligibility in Medicine-Hematology/Oncology. Completed three-year residency in Internal Medicine.

Academic rank, tenure status and salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time employees and some part-time staff. Benefits may include health/dental/life insurance, retirement plans, vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Tuition assistance is available after six months of employment.

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

How To Apply
To be considered, apply online at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, and Professional References as one document.

Location Details
Augusta University - Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912;
Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904.

Conditions of Employment
Background check required. Proof of COVID vaccination or approved exemption required. Transcripts or credential evaluations may be requested for degree verification. Compliance with privacy and cybersecurity policies is required.

Other
This position promotes a patient- and family-centered care environment and is tobacco-free. For applications, apply through the USG career portal.