Clinical Faculty in Pulmonology

Job Summary

The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University seeks a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor for immediate recruitment in the Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Division. The Division has an accredited cystic fibrosis center and is a national referral center for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) and pulmonary vascular disease.

We have a strong Pulmonary, Critical Care fellowship program with busy critical care and sleep services. Our faculty collaborate with investigators in the Vascular Biology Center and the Georgia Cancer Center, BMT and renal transplant. In addition to medical ICU coverage, we also provide consultative services for neuro‑critical care patients. The Medical College of Georgia is a competitive program and enrolls 230 students in the MD program annually.

Interest in critical care, palliative care, hematologic critical care, sarcoidosis, asthma, COPD, sleep, lung cancer, interventional pulmonology and clinical research is a plus. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

• Clinical – 90%:
  Inpatient MICU wards, continuity clinic, night and weekend call, Pulmonary consult service, attending for fellow clinic.
• Teaching – 10%:
  Didactic presentations, scholarly presentations, teaching residents/students/fellows, engaging in scholarly activities including but not limited to research studies, quality improvement projects, or case studies.

• MD/DO or equivalent from an accredited institution. Completion of Pulmonary fellowship training. Board Certified in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine or Board Eligible.
• 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:
  • 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 for all ranks; 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 more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire 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.

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

All selected candidates must successfully pass a background check review prior to starting. If applicable, the candidate will also require a credit check for Positions of Trust or department Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that drive an Augusta University vehicle. For faculty hires, final candidates must provide proof of completed academic degrees as well as post‑secondary coursework via original transcripts.

Foreign‑trained candidates must provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees must ensure confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies.

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

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