Clinical Faculty in Rheumatology

Open Rank – Clinical Faculty in Rheumatology

Job

Location:

Augusta University

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Position # . The Division of Rheumatology in the Department of Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University is seeking a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. The Division of Rheumatology strives to excel in the care of patients' rheumatologic disorders with a focus on treatment, education and research advancement. The Division provides services to citizens of the Central Savannah River area and across the state through Rheumatology clinics and inpatient services.

This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

• Outpatient Clinic – Clinical Care (70%):
  Provide outpatient clinic to Rheumatology patients.
• Rheumatology Inpatient (5%):
  Rheumatology inpatient consults.
• On‑Call (5%):
  On‑Call for Rheumatology division.
• Teaching (20%):
  Teaching of students, residents and fellows for Rheumatology division.

• MD, DO or equivalent degree from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Board certified or board eligible in Rheumatology.
• Assistant Professor – Early career faculty with appropriate post‑graduate training.
• Associate Professor – Mid level career faculty with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.
• Professor – Senior level career faculty with at least five years at rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.
• Compliance with SACSCOC requirements, evidence of teaching ability, scholarly activity, successful experience (waived for new – faculty), and desirable personal qualities judged on interview, 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.

• Assistant Professor – Salary and compensation commensurate with education, experience and achievements; subject to availability of funds.
• Associate Professor – Salary and compensation commensurate with education, experience and achievements; subject to availability of funds.
• Professor – Salary and compensation commensurate with education, experience and achievements; 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 more. Full‑time employees employed for more than 6 months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on various factors including experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, and internal equity and market data. Advancement through 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: 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, 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 ACGME‑approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia’s and America’s children and adults,…