Clinical Faculty in Rheumatology

Job Summary

Job : 293448

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary

Job Summary

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 of Rheumatology provides services to citizens of the Central Savannah River area and across the state through the 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

Required Qualifications: MD, DO or equivalent degree from an appropriately accredited institution. Board certified or board eligible in Rheumatology. 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. 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 Website

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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 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…