Faculty - Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine

Open Rank Faculty - Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine

Job : 261908

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary:

Position #: . The Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine at Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia is seeking applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor (tenure‑track/tenured) in neuroscience research. We are especially interested in candidates whose research focuses on age‑related cognitive impairment, synaptic dysfunction, neurodegeneration, and neuroregeneration. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will have a strong record of research productivity and extramural funding.

• Conduct cutting‑edge research in the fields of neuroinflammation, neurodegeneration, and neuroregeneration.
• Carry out research projects independently; design and execute research experiments, perform data analysis, write manuscripts, and publish results.
• Establish vigorous independent extramurally funded research programs to complement research strengths and goals of the department and university.
• Develop new methods and technology and work collaboratively with others in the laboratory and in the department.
• Assist with training and supervision of students, postdocs, and technicians.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Ph.D. and/or M.D. from an accredited college or university and must be eligible for a faculty appointment at the Assistant, Associate and Full Professor level as indicated below:

• 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).
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

• An established national and international reputation in the fields of Alzheimer's disease or other neurodegenerative disorders.
• Sustained success in obtaining external funding for research.
• Exceptional track record of publications in top scientific journals.
• Evidence of a commitment to fostering multidisciplinary collaborations with other academic researchers both inside and outside the university.
• Unique, cutting‑edge technology expertise.

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, Associate and Professor salaries are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements and 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 successfully for more than 6 months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, 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, review the Augusta University…